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inspected at the Office of the Federal Register, Room 8401, 1100 L Street, NW., Washington, D.C., and is available from the United States Pharmacopoeia Convention, Inc., 12601 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, Maryland 20852.

(b) Material from Parts 23, 25, and 29 of the 1980 Annual Book of ASTM Standards is incorporated by reference in this part. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register. These publications may be inspected at the Office of the Federal Register, Room 8401, 1100 L Street, NW., Washington, D.C., and are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103.

(c) Material from the "Official Methods of Analysis of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists (13th Edition 1980)" (AOAC) is incorporated by reference in this part. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register. This publication may be inspected at the Office of the Federal Register, Room 8401, 1100 L Street, NW., Washington, D.C., and is available from the Association of Official Analytical Chemists, 11 North 19th Street, Suite 210, Arlington, Virginia 22209.

(Pub. L. 89-554, 80 Stat. 383 as amended (5 U.S.C. 552(a)))

Subpart B-Definitions

§ 21.11 Meaning of terms.

When used in this part and in forms prescribed under this part, unless the context otherwise requires, terms have the meanings given in this section. Words in the plural form include the singular, and vice versa, and words indicating the masculine gender include the feminine. The terms "includes" and "including" do not exclude things not mentioned which are in the same general class.

Alcohol. The spirits known as ethyl alcohol, ethanol, or spirits of wine, from whatever source or by whatever process produced. The term does not include such spirits as whisky, brandy, rum, gin, or vodka.

Chief, Chemical Branch. The Chief, Chemical Branch, Scientific Services Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 1401 Research Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850.

CFR. The Code of Federal Regulations.

C.D.A. Completly denatured alcohol. Completely denatured alcohol. The spirits known as alcohol, as defined in this section, denatured pursuant to completely denatured alcohol formulas prescribed in Subpart C of this part.

Denaturant. A material authorized by this part to be added to spirits in order to make those spirits unfit for beverage or internal human medicinal use.

Denatured spirits. Alcohol or rum to which denaturants have been added as provided in this part.

Director. The Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Fireams, the Department of the Treasury, Washington, D.C. 20226.

Essential oil. Any of the volatile odoriferous natural oils found in plants, which impart to such plants odor, and often other characteristic properties; also, imitations of such natural oils, as well as aromatic substances, and synthetic oils, which possess the denaturing characteristics of such natural oils.

Gallon. The liquid measure equivalent to the volume of 231 cubic inches. Manufacturer or user. A person who holds a permit, issued under Part 20 of this chapter, to withdraw and use specially denatured alcohol or specially denatured rum, or to recover completely or specially denatured alcohol, or specially denatured rum, or articles manufactured with denatured spirits, or a distilled spirits plant proprietor qualified under Part 19 of this chapter as a processor.

N.F. The National Formulary. The lastest edition is intended unless otherwise specified. The designations "U.S.P." and "N.F." are considered interchangeable when preparations are transferred from one publication to the other. (For incorporation by reference, see § 21.6(a).)

Proof. The ethyl alcohol content of a liquid at 60 degrees Fahrenheit, stated

as twice the percent of ethyl alcohol by volume.

Regional director (compliance). The principal ATF regional official responsible for administering regulations in this part.

Rum. Any spirits produced from sugar cane products and distilled at less than 190 proof in such manner that the spirits possess the taste, aroma, and characteristics generally attributed to rum.

S.D.A. Specially denatured alcohol. Specially denatured alcohol. Those spirits known as alcohol, as defined in this section, denatured pursuant to the specially denatured alcohol formulas authorized under Subpart D of this part.

Specially denatured rum. Those spirits known as rum, as defined in this section, denatured pursuant to the specially denatured rum formula authorized under Subpart D of this part. Spirits or distilled spirits. Alcohol or rum as defined in this part.

U.S.C. The United States Code.

U.S.P. The United States Pharmacopoeia. The latest edition is intended unless otherwise specified. The designations "U.S.P." and "N.F." are considered interchangeable when preparations are transferred from one publication to the other. (For incorporation by reference, see § 21.6(a).)

[T.D. ATF 133, 48 FR 24673, June 2, 1983, as amended by T.D. ATF-199, 50 FR 9183, Mar, 6, 1985]

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(a) Alcohol shall be completely denatured only in accordance with formulas prescribed in this subpart (or in accordance with § 21.5).

(b) Denaturers may be authorized to add a small quantity of an odorant, rust inhibitor, or dye to completely denatured alcohol. Any such addition shall be made only on approval by the Chief, Chemical Branch. Request for such approval shall be submitted to the Chief, Chemical Branch.

(e) Odorants or perfume materials may be added to denaturants authorized for completely denatured alcohol

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Subpart D-Specially Denatured Spirits Formulas and Authorized Uses

§ 21.31 General.

(a) Formulas for specially denatured spirits. Alcohol and rum shall be specially denatured only in accordance with formulas prescribed in this subpart (or in accordance with § 21.5).

(b) Proof of spirits for denaturation. Alcohol of not less than 185 proof shall be used in the manufacture of all formulas of specially denatured alcohol, unless otherwise specifically

stated or unless otherwise authorized by the Director. Rum for denaturation shall be of not less than 150 proof and may be denatured only in accordance with Formula No. 4.

(c) Use of Denatured Spirits. Users and manufacturers holding approved Forms 5150.19 (formerly 1479-A) covering use in processes or manufacture of products no longer authorized for a particular formula may continue that use. Pursuant to written application and subject to the provisions of 26 U.S.C. Chapter 51, Part 20 of this chapter, and this part, the Chief, Chemical Branch, may authorize the use of any formula of specially denatured alcohol or specially denatured rum for uses not specifically authorized in this part. The code number before each item under "authorized uses" shall be used in reporting the use of specially denatured alcohol or specially denatured rum.

[T.D. ATF-133, 48 FR 24673, June 2, 1983, as amended by T.D. ATF-199, 50 FR 9183, Mar. 6, 1985]

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(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:

Four gallons of methyl alcohol and either % avoirdupois ounce of denatonium benzoate, N.F., (BITREX); 1 gallon of methyl isobutyl ketone; 1 gallon of mixed isomers of nitropropane; or 1 gallon of methyl n-butyl ketone.

(b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:

011. Cellulose coatings.

012. Synthetic resin coatings.

013. Shellac coatings.

014. Other natural resin coatings.

016. Other coatings.

021. Cellulose plastics.

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Processing antibiotics and vaccines.

344. Processing medicinal chemicals (including alkaloids).

345. Processing blood and blood products. 349. Miscellaneous drug processing (including manufacture of pills).

351. Processing dyes and intermediates. 352. Processing perfume materials and fixatives.

353. Processing photographic chemicals. Processing rosin.

354.

355.

358.

359.

Processing rubber (latex). Processing other chemicals. Processing miscellaneous products. 410. Disinfectants, insecticides, fungicides, and other biocides.

420. Embalming fluids and related products.

430. Sterilizing and preserving solutions. 440. Industrial detergents and soaps. 450. Cleaning solutions (including household detergents).

481. Photoengraving and rotogravure dyes and solutions.

482. Other dye solutions. 485. Miscellaneous solutions (including duplicating fluids).

(2) As a raw material: 521. Ethyl acetate. 522. Ethyl chloride. 523. Other ethyl esters.

530. Ethylamines.

540. Dyes and intermediates. Acetaldehyde.

551.

552. Other aldehydes.

561. Ethyl ether.

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resins.

plastics, including

031. Photographic film and emulsions.
032. Transparent sheeting.
033. Explosives.

311. Cellulose compounds (dehydration).

312. Sodium hydrosulfite (dehydration).
315. Other dehydration products.
320. Petroleum products.

331. Processing pectin.

332. Processing other food products.

341. Processing crude drugs.

342. Processing glandular products, vita

mins, hormones, and yeasts.

343. Processing antibiotics and vaccines. 344. Processing medicinal chemicals (including alkaloids).

349. Miscellaneous drug processing (including manufacture of pills).

351. Processing dyes and intermediates. 352. Processing perfume materials and fixatives.

353. Processing photographic chemicals.

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§ 21.34 Formula No. 2-C.

(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:

Thirty-three pounds or more of metallic sodium and either 1⁄2 gallon of benzene, 1⁄2 gallon of toluene, or 1⁄2 gallon of rubber hydrocarbon solvent.

(b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent: 344. Processing medicinal chemicals (including alkaloids).

358. Processing other chemicals.
359. Processing miscellaneous products.

(2) As a raw material:

523. Miscellaneous ethyl esters. 530. Ethylamines.

540. Dyes and intermediates.

575. Drugs and medicinal chemicals. 579. Other chemicals.

(3) Miscellaneous uses:

812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only).

(c) Conditions governing use. This formula shall be used in a closed and continuous system unless otherwise authorized by the Chief, Chemical Branch.

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142. Soap and bath preparations.

311. Cellulose compounds (dehydration). 312. Sodium hydrosulfite (dehydration). 315. Other dehydration products.

320. Petroleum products.

331. Processing pectin.

332. Processing other food products.

341. Processing crude drugs.

342. Processing glandular products, vitamins, hormones, and yeasts.

343. Processing antibiotics and vaccines. 344. Processing medicinal chemicals (including alkaloids).

345. Processing blood and blood products. 349. Miscellaneous drug processing (including manufacture of pills).

351. Processing dyes and intermediates. 352. Processing perfume materials and fixatives.

353. Processing photographic chemicals. 354. Processing rosin.

355. Processing rubber (latex).

358. Processing other chemicals. 359. Processing miscellaneous products. 410. Disinfectants, insecticides, fungicides, and other biocides.

420. Embalming fluids and related prod

ucts.

430. Sterilizing and preserving solutions. 440. Industrial detergents and soaps. 450. Cleaning solutions (including household detergents).

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470. Theater sprays, incense, and room deodorants.

011.

481. Photoengraving and rotogravure dyes and solutions.

Cellulose coatings.

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016. Other coatings.

Cellulose plastics.

including

031. Photographic film and emulsions.

plastics,

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