27 C.F.R. Subpart D—Specially Denatured Spirits Formulas and Authorized Uses
Title 27 - Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms
(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 appropriate TTB officer. 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 appropriate TTB officer, 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] (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Four gallons of methyl alcohol and either (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. 022. Non-cellulose plastics, including resins. 031. Photographic film and emulsions. 032. Transparent sheeting. 033. Explosives. 034. Cellulose intermediates and industrial collodions. 035. Soldering flux. 036. Adhesives and binders. 041. Proprietary solvents. 042. Solvents and thinners (other than proprietary solvents or special industrial solvents). 043. Solvents, special (restricted sale). 051. Polishes. 052. Inks (not including meat branding inks). 053. Stains (wood, etc.). 141. Shampoos. 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 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. 551. Acetaldehyde. 552. Other aldehydes. 561. Ethyl ether. 562. Other ethers. 571. Ethylene dibromide. 572. Ethylene gas. 573. Xanthates. 574. Fulminate of mercury and other detonators. 575. Drugs and medicinal chemicals. 579. Other chemicals. (3) As a fuel:
611. Automobile and supplementary fuels. 612. Airplane and supplementary fuels. 613. Rocket and jet fuels. 620. Proprietary heating fuels. 630. Other fuel uses. (4) As a fluid:
710. Scientific instruments. 720. Brake fluids. 730. Cutting oil. 740. Refrigerating uses. 750. Other fluid uses. 760. Proprietary anti-freeze. (5) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). 900. Specialized uses (unclassified). [T.D. ATF–133, 48 FR 24673, June 2, 1983, as amended by T.D. ATF–199, 50 FR 9183, Mar. 6, 1985; T.D. ATF–442, 66 FR 12854, Mar. 1, 2001] (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
One-half gallon of benzene, (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
021. Cellulose plastics. 022. Non-cellulose plastics, including resins. 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, vitamins, 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. 358. Processing other chemicals. 359. Processing miscellaneous products. (2) As a raw material:
521. Ethyl acetate. 522. Ethyl chloride. 523. Other ethyl esters. 524. Sodium ethylate, anhydrous. 530. Ethylamines. 540. Dyes and intermediates. 551. Acetaldehyde. 552. Other aldehydes. 561. Ethyl ether. 562. Other ethers. 571. Ethylene dibromide. 572. Ethylene gas. 573. Xanthates. 575. Drugs and medicinal chemicals. 576. Organo-silicone products. 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 appropriate TTB officer. [T.D. ATF–133, 48 FR 24673, June 2, 1983, as amended by T.D. ATF–442, 66 FR 12854, Mar. 1, 2001] (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Thirty-three pounds or more of metallic sodium and either (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 appropriate TTB officer. (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Five gallons of methyl alcohol. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
011. Cellulose coatings. 012. Synthetic resin coatings. 016. Other coatings. 021. Cellulose plastics. 022. Non-cellulose plastics, including resins. 031. Photographic film and emulsions. 032. Transparent sheeting. 033. Explosives. 034. Cellulose intermediates and industrial collodions. 035. Soldering flux. 036. Adhesives and binders. 041. Proprietary solvents. 043. Solvents, special (restricted sale). 051. Polishes. 052. Inks (including meat branding inks). 053. Stains (wood, etc.). 141. Shampoos. 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 products. 430. Sterilizing and preserving solutions. 440. Industrial detergents and soaps. 450. Cleaning solutions (including household detergents). 470. Theater sprays, incense, and room deodorants. 481. Photoengraving and rotogravure dyes and solutions. 482. Other dye solutions. 485. Miscellaneous solutions (including duplicating fluids). (2) As a raw material:
530. Ethylamines. 540. Dyes and intermediates. 575. Drugs and medicinal chemicals. 576. Organo-silicone products. 579. Other chemicals. 590. Synthetic resins. (3) As a fuel:
611. Automobile and supplementary fuels. 612. Airplane and supplementary fuels. 613. Rocket and jet fuels. 620. Proprietary heating fuels. 630. Other fuel uses. (4) As a fluid:
710. Scientific instruments. 720. Brake fluids. 730. Cutting oils. 740. Refrigerating uses. 750. Other fluid uses. (5) Miscellaneous uses:
810. General laboratory and experimental use (own use only). 811. Laboratory reagents for sale. 812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). 900. Specialized uses (unclassified). [T.D. ATF–133, 48 FR 24673, June 2, 1983, as amended by T.D. ATF–199, 50 FR 9183, Mar. 6, 1985] (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
One gallon of pine tar, U.S.P. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
111. Hair and scalp preparations. 141. Shampoos. 142. Soap and bath preparations. 410. Disinfectants, insecticides, fungicides, and other biocides. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Five gallons of isopropyl alcohol. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
011. Cellulose coatings. 012. Synthetic resin coatings. 016. Other coatings. 021. Cellulose plastics. 022. Non-cellulose plastics, including resins. 031. Photographic film and emulsions. 032. Transparent sheeting. 033. Explosives. 034. Cellulose intermediates and industrial collodions. 035. Soldering flux. 036. Adhesives and binders. 043. Solvents, special (restricted sale). 051. Polishes. 052. Inks (including meat branding inks). 053. Stains (wood, etc.). 141. Shampoos. 142. Soaps 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 products. 430. Sterilizing and preserving solutions. 440. Industrial detergents and soaps. 450. Cleaning solutions (including household detergents). 470. Theater sprays, incense, and room deodorants. 481. Photoengraving and rotogravure dyes and solutions. 482. Other dye solutions. 485. Miscellaneous solutions (including duplicating fluids). (2) As a raw material:
530. Ethylamines. 540. Dyes and intermediates. 575. Drugs and medicinal chemicals. 576. Organo-silicone products. 579. Other chemicals. 590. Synthetic resins. (3) As a fuel:
611. Automobile and supplementary fuels. 612. Airplane and supplementary fuels. 613. Rocket and jet fuels. 620. Proprietary heating fuels. 630. Other fuel uses. (4) As a fluid:
710. Scientific instruments. 720. Brake fluids. 730. Cutting oils. 740. Refrigerating uses. 750. Other fluid uses. (5) Miscellaneous uses:
810. General laboratory and experimental use (own use only). 811. Laboratory reagents for sale. 812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). 900. Specialized uses (unclassified). (c) Conditions governing use. This formula shall not be used in manufacturing Reagent alcohol general-use formula under §20.117 of this chapter. [T.D. ATF–133, 48 FR 24673, June 2, 1983, as amended by T.D. ATF–199, 50 FR 9183, Mar. 6, 1985] (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol, or to every 100 gallons of rum of not less than 150 proof, add:
One gallon of the following solution: Five gallons of an aqueous solution containing 40 percent nicotine; 3.6 avoirdupois ounces of methylene blue, U.S.P.; and water sufficient to make 100 gallons. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
460. Tobacco sprays and flavors. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
One-half gallon of pyridine bases. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a raw material:
523. Miscellaneous ethyl esters. 574. Fulminate of mercury and other detonators. 575. Drugs and medicinal chemicals. 579. Other chemicals. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Five gallons of benzene, or 5 gallons of toluene. (b) Authorized uses. (1) as a solvent:
021. Cellulose plastics. 022. Non-cellulose plastics, including resins. 036. Adhesives and binders. 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. 351. Processing dyes and intermediates. 352. Processing perfume materials and fixatives. 354. Processing rosin. 358. Processing other chemicals. 359. Processing miscellaneous products. 430. Sterilizing and preserving solutions. (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). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Ten gallons of ethyl ether. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
015. Candy glazes. 021. Cellulose plastics. 022. Non-cellulose plastics, including resins. 031. Photographic film and emulsions. 032. Transparent sheeting. 034. Cellulose intermediates and industrial collodions. 052. Inks (not including meat branding inks). 241. Collodion, U.S.P. 331. Processing pectin. 332. Processing other food products. 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). 352. Processing perfume materials and fixatives. 353. Processing photographic chemicals. 358. Processing other chemicals. 359. Processing miscellaneous products. 430. Sterilizing and preserving solutions. 481. Photoengraving and rotogravure solutions and dyes. (2) As a raw material:
523. Miscellaneous ethyl esters. 561. Ethyl ether. 562. Other ethers. 575. Drugs and medicinal chemicals. 579. Other chemicals. (3) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Five-hundredths (0.05) gallon (6.4 fluid ounces) of bone oil (Dipple's oil). (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:
575. Drugs and medicinal chemicals. 579. Other chemicals. (3) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol of not less than 160 proof add:
One hundred gallons of vinegar of not less than 90-grain strength or 150 gallons of vinegar of not less than 60-grain strength. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a raw material:
511. Vinegar. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
One hundred gallons of ethyl ether. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
031. Photographic film and emulsions. 034. Cellulose intermediates and industrial collodions. 241. Collodion, U.S.P. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Five gallons of chloroform. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a raw material:
579. Miscellaneous chemicals (chloroform). (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Ten gallons of formaldehyde solution, U.S.P. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
420. Embalming fluids and related products. 430. Sterilizing and preserving solutions. 470. Theater sprays, incense, and room deodorants. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Eight gallons of acetone, U.S.P. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
011. Cellulose coatings. 012. Synthetic resin coatings. 013. Shellac coatings. 014. Other natural resin coatings. 015. Candy glazes. 016. Other coatings. 032. Transparent sheeting. 034. Cellulose intermediates and industrial collodions. 035. Soldering flux. 036. Adhesives and binders. 042. Solvents and thinners (other than proprietary solvents or special industrial solvents). 052. Inks (including meat branding inks). 053. Stains (wood, etc.). 111. Hair and scalp preparations. 112. Bay rum. 113. Lotions and creams (hand, face, and body). 114. Body deodorants and deodorant creams. 141. Shampoos. 142. Soaps and bath preparations. 210. External pharmaceuticals, not U.S.P. or N.F. 244. Antiseptic solutions, U.S.P. or N.F. 249. Miscellaneous external pharmaceuticals, U.S.P. or N.F. 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). 358. Processing other chemicals. 359. 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). 482. Miscellaneous dye solutions. 485. Miscellaneous solutions. (2) As a fluid:
740. Refrigerating uses. 750. Miscellaneous fluid uses. (3) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Three pounds of salicylic acid, U.S.P., 1 pound of resorcinol (resorcin), U.S.P., and 1 gallon of bergamot oil, N.F. XI, or bay oil (myrcia oil), N.F. XI. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
111. Hair and scalp preparations. 210. External pharmaceuticals, not U.S.P. or N.F. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Eight gallons of acetone, U.S.P., and 1.5 gallons of methyl isobutyl ketone. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
111. Hair and scalp preparations. 113. Lotions and creams (hand, face, and body). 210. External pharmaceuticals, not U.S.P. or N.F. 220. Rubbing alcohols. 410. Disinfectants, insectides, fungicides, and other biocides. 450. Cleaning solutions (including household detergents). (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Twenty pounds of iodine, U.S.P., and 15 pounds of either potassium iodide, U.S.P., or sodium iodide, U.S.P. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
230. Tinctures of iodine. 249. Miscellaneous external pharmaceuticals, U.S.P. or N.F. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
A solution composed of 20 pounds of iodine, U.S.P.; 15 pounds of either potassium iodide, U.S.P., or sodium iodide, U.S.P.; and 15 pounds of water. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
230. Tinctures of iodine. 249. Miscellaneous external pharmaceuticals, U.S.P. or N.F. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
One gallon of rosemary oil, N.F. XII, and 30 pounds of camphor, U.S.P. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
210. External pharmaceuticals, not U.S.P. or N.F. 243. Liniments, U.S.P. or N.F. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Thirty-five pounds of camphor, U.S.P., and 1 gallon of clove oil, N.F. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
210. External pharmaceuticals, not U.S.P. or N.F. 410. Disinfectants, insecticides, fungicides, and other biocides. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
One gallon of lavender oil, N.F., and 100 pounds of green soap, U.S.P. Note. The requirements of this formula may be met by adding 1 gallon of lavender oil, N.F., and 66.5 pounds of U.S.P. quality soap concentrate containing 25 percent water to 100 gallons of alcohol and, after mixing, by adding thereto 33.5 pounds of water and again mixing. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
141. Shampoos. 210. External pharmaceuticals, not U.S.P. or N.F. 243. Liniments, U.S.P. or N.F. 410. Disinfectants insecticides, fungicides, and other biocides. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
One gallon or any combination totaling 1 gallon of either gasoline, unleaded gasoline, heptane, or rubber hydrocarbon solvent. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a fuel:
611. Automobile and supplementary fuels. 612. Airplane and supplementary fuels. 613. Rocket and jet fuels. 620. Proprietary heating fuels. 630. Other fuel uses. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
One gallon of 100 percent acetaldehyde or 5 gallons of an alcohol solution of acetaldehyde containing not less than 20 percent acetaldehyde, or 1 gallon of ethyl acetate having an ester content of 100 percent, or, where approved by the appropriate TTB officer, as to material and quantity, not less than 6.8 pounds if solid, or 1 gallon if liquid, of any chemical. When material other than acetaldehyde or ethyl acetate is proposed to be used, the user shall submit an application for such use to the appropriate TTB officer. The application shall include specifications, assay methods, and an 8-ounce sample of the substitute material for analysis. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a raw material:
511. Vinegar. 512. Acetic acid. 521. Ethyl acetate. 522. Ethyl chloride. 523. Other ethyl esters. 530. Ethylamines. 540. Dyes and intermediates. 551. Acetaldehyde. 552. Other aldehydes. 561. Ethyl ether. 562. Other ethers. 571. Ethylene dibromide. 572. Ethylene gas. 573. Xanthates. 575. Drugs and medicinal chemicals. 579. Other chemicals. 580. Synthetic rubber. 590. Synthetic resins. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (c) Conditions governing use. This formula is restricted to processes in which the alcohol loses its identity by being converted into other chemicals. (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Ten gallons of methyl alcohol. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
011. Cellulose coatings. 012. Synthetic resin coatings. 021. Cellulose plastics. 022. Non-cellulose plastics, including resins. 031. Photographic film and emulsions. 035. Soldering flux. 036. Adhesives and binders. 042. Solvents and thinners (other than proprietary solvents or special industrial solvents). 051. Polishes. 052. Inks (not including meat branding inks). 053. Stains. 142. Soap and bath preparations. 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). 352. Processing perfume materials and fixatives. 353. Processing photographic chemicals. 358. Processing other chemicals. 359. Processing miscellaneous products. 410. Disinfectants, insecticides, fungicides, and other biocides. 430. Sterilizing and preserving solutions. 440. Industrial detergents and soaps. 450. Cleaning solutions (including household detergents). 481. Photoengraving and rotogravure solutions and dyes. 482. Other dye solutions. 485. Miscellaneous solutions (including duplicating fluids). (2) As a raw material:
575. Drugs and medicinal chemicals. 576. Organo-silicone products. 579. Other chemicals. 590. Synthetic resins. (3) As a fluid in:
740. Refrigerating uses. 750. Other fluid uses: (4) Miscellaneous uses:
810. General laboratory and experimental use (own use only). 811. Laboratory reagents for sale. 812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
One hundred pounds of glycerin (glycerol), U.S.P., and 20 pounds of hard soap, N.F. XI. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
113. Lotions and creams (hands, face, and body). 131. Tooth paste and tooth powder. 141. Shampoos. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Five gallons of ethyl ether. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
031. Photographic film and emulsions. 034. Cellulose intermediates and industrial collodions. 052. Inks (not including meat branding inks). 241. Collodion, U.S.P. 311. Ethyl cellulose compounds (dehydration). 332. Processing miscellaneous food products. 342. Processing glandular products, vitamins, hormones, and yeasts. 343. Processing antibiotics and vaccines. 344. Processing medicinal chemicals (including alkaloids). 430. Sterilizing and preserving solutions. 481. Photoengraving and rotogravure solutions and dyes. (2) As a raw material:
522. Ethyl chloride. 523. Other ethyl esters. 561. Ethyl ether. 562. Other ethers. 571. Ethylene dibromide. 572. Ethylene gas. 575. Drugs and medicinal chemicals. 579. Other chemicals. 580. Synthetic rubber. (3) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Thirty pounds of gentian violet or gentian violet, U.S.P. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
052. Inks (not including meat branding inks). 210. External pharmaceuticals, not U.S.P. or N.F. 249. Miscellaneous external pharmaceuticals, U.S.P. or N.F. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (c) Conditions governing use. Meat branding inks made with Formula No. 33 do not meet U.S. Department of Agriculture meat inspection specifications for use in Federally inspected establishments. Specially denatured alcohol Formulas No. 3–A, 3–C, and 23–A are authorized for this purpose. (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
29.75 gallons of ethyl acetate having an ester content of 100 percent by weight or the equivalent thereof not to exceed 35 gallons of ethyl acetate with an ester content of not less than 85 percent by weight. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
015. Candy glazes. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
4.25 gallons of ethyl acetate having an ester content of 100 percent by weight or the equivalent thereof not to exceed 5 gallons of ethyl acetate with an ester content of not less than 85 percent by weight. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
015. Candy glazes. 331. Processing pectin. 332. Processing other food products. 342. Processing glandular products, vitamins, hormones, and yeasts. 343. Processing antibiotics and vaccines. 344. Processing medicinal chemicals (including alkaloids). 349. Miscellaneous drug processing (including manufacture of pills). 358. Processing miscellaneous chemicals. 359. Processing miscellaneous products. (2) As a raw material:
511. Vinegar. 512. Acetic acid. 521. Ethyl acetate. 523. Other ethyl esters. 590. Synthetic resins. 910. Animal feed supplements. (3) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Three gallons of ammonia, aqueous, 27 to 30 percent by weight; 3 gallons of strong ammonia solution, N.F.: 17.5 pounds of caustic soda, liquid grade, containing 50 percent sodium hydroxide by weight; or 12.0 pounds of caustic soda, liquid grade, containing 73 percent sodium hydroxide by weight. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
141. Shampoos. 142. Soap and bath preparations. 210. External pharmaceuticals, not U.S.P. or N.F. 450. Cleaning solutions (including household detergents). (2) As a raw material:
530. Ethylamines. 540. Dyes and intermediates. 579. Other chemicals. (3) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Forty-five fluid onces of eucalyptol, N.F. XII, 30 avoirdupois ounces of thymol, N.F., and 20 avoirdupois ounces of menthol, U.S.P. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
111. Hair and scalp preparations. 112. Bay rum. 113. Lotions and creams (hand, face, and body). 131. Dentifrices. 132. Mouth washes. 210. External pharmaceuticals, not U.S.P. or N.F. 244. Antispetic solutions, U.S.P. or N.F. 410. Disinfectants, insecticides, fungicides, and other biocides. 430. Sterilizing and preserving solutions. 470. Theater sprays, incense, and room deodorants. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Ten pounds of any one, or a total of 10 pounds of two or more, of the oils and substances listed below: Alpha terpineol Anethole, N.F. Anise oil, N.F. Bay oil (myrcia oil), N.F. XI. Benzaldehyde, N.F. Bergamot oil, N.F. XI. Bitter almond oil, N.F. X. Camphor, U.S.P. Cedar leaf oil, U.S.P. XIII. Chlorothymol, N.F. XII. Cinnamic aldehyde, N.F. IX. Cinnamon oil, N.F. Citronella oil, natural. Clove oil, N.F. Coal tar, U.S.P. Eucalyptol, N.F. XII. Eucalyptus oil, N.F. Eugenol, U.S.P. Guaiacol, N.F. X. Lavender oil, N.F. Menthol, U.S.P. Methyl salicylate, N.F. Mustard oil, volatile (allyl isothiocyanate), U.S.P. XII. Peppermint oil, N.F. Phenol, U.S.P. Phenyl salicylate (salol), N.F. XI. Pine oil, N.F. XII. Pine needle oil, dwarf, N.F. Rosemary oil, N.F. XII. Safrole. Sassafras oil, N.F. XI. Spearmint oil, N.F. Spearmint oil, terpeneless. Spike lavender oil, natural. Storax, U.S.P. Thyme oil, N.F. XII. Thymol, N.F. Tolu balsam, U.S.P. Turpentine oil, N.F. XI. If it is shown that none of the above single denaturants or combinations can be used in the manufacture of a particular product, the user may submit an application to the appropriate TTB officer, requesting permission to use another essential oil or substance having denaturing properties satisfactory to the appropriate TTB officer. In such a case the user shall furnish the appropriate TTB officer, with specifications, assay methods, the name and address of the manufacturer, and an 8-ounce sample of the denaturant for analysis. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
111. Hair and scalp preparations. 112. Bay rum. 113. Lotions and creams (hand, face, and body). 114. Deodorants (body). 121. Perfumes and perfume tinctures. 122. Toilet waters and colognes. 131. Dentifrices. 132. Mouth washes. 141. Shampoos. 142. Soap and bath preparations. 210. External pharmaceuticals, not U.S.P. or N.F. 243. Liniments, U.S.P. or N.F. 244. Antiseptic solutions, U.S.P. or N.F. 249. Miscellaneous external pharmaceuticals, U.S.P. or N.F. 349. Miscellaneous drug processing (including manufacture of pills). 410. Disinfectants, insecticides, fungicides, and other biocides. 430. Sterlizing and preserving solutions. 470. Theater sprays, incense, and room deodorants. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). [T.D. ATF–133, 48 FR 24673, June 2, 1983, as amended by T.D. ATF–442, 66 FR 12854, Mar. 1, 2001] (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Ten pounds of menthol, U.S.P., and 1.25 gallons of formaldehyde solution, U.S.P. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
131. Dentifrices. 132. Mouth washes. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Two and one-half pounds of menthol, U.S.P., and 2.5 gallons of formaldehyde solution, U.S.P. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
131. Dentifrices. 132. Mouth washes. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
(1) Six pounds of either boric acid, N.F., or Polysorbate 80, N.F.; 1 (2) A total of at least 3 pounds of any two or more denaturing materials listed under Formula No. 38–B, plus sufficient boric acid, N.F., or Polysorbate 80, N.F., to total 10 pounds of denaturant; or (3) Seven pounds of zinc chloride, U.S.P., 2.6 fluid ounces of hydrochloric acid, N.F., and a total of 3 pounds of any two or more of the denaturing materials listed under Formula No. 38–B. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
132. Mouth washes. 210. External pharmaceuticals, not U.S.P. or N.F. 244. Antiseptic solutions, U.S.P. or N.F. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Nine pounds of sodium salicylate, U.S.P., or salicylic acid, U.S.P.; 1.25 gallons of fluid extract of quassia, N.F. VII; and (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
111. Hair and scalp preparations. 112. Bay rum. 113. Lotions and creams (hand, face, and body). 121. Perfume and perfume tinctures. 122. Toilet waters and colognes. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Sixty avoirdupois ounces of any one of the following alkaloids or salts together with Quinine, N.F. X. Quinine bisulfate, N.F. XI. Quinine dihydrochloride, N.F. XI. Cinchonidine. Cinchonidine sulfate, N.F. IX. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
111. Hair and scalp preparations. 122. Toilet waters and colognes. 141. Shampoos. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Two and one-half gallons of diethyl phthalate and (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
111. Hair and scalp preparations. 112. Bay rum. 113. Lotions and creams (hand, face, and body). 114. Deodorants (body). 121. Perfumes and perfume tinctures. 122. Toilet waters and colognes. 141. Shampoos. 142. Soap and bath preparations. 210. External pharmaceuticals, not U.S.P. or N.F. 410. Disinfectants, insecticides, fungicides, and other biocides. 450. Cleaning solutions (including household detergents). 470. Theater sprays, incense, and room deodorants. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
One gallon of diethyl phthalate. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
111. Hair and scalp preparations. 113. Lotions and creams (hand, face, and body). 114. Deodorants (body). 121. Perfumes and perfume tinctures. 122. Toilet waters and colognes. 142. Soaps and bath preparations. 470. Theater sprays, incense, and room deodorants. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
One gallon of bay oil (myrcia oil), N.F. XI, and either 50 avoirdupois ounces of quinine sulfate, U.S.P., 50 avoirdupois ounces of sodium salicylate, U.S.P. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
111. Hair and scalp preparations. 112. Bay rum. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add
One and one-half avoirdupois ounces of either (1) brucine alkaloid, (2) brucine sulfate, N.F. IX, (3) quassin, or (4) any combination of two or of three of those denaturants. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
111. Hair and scalp preparations. 112. Bay rum. 113. Lotions and creams (hand, face, and body). 114. Deodorants (body). 121. Perfumes and perfume tinctures. 122. Toilet waters and colognes. 141. Shampoos. 142. Soaps and bath preparations. 210. External pharmaceuticals, not U.S.P. or N.F. 410. Disinfectants, insecticides, fungicides, and other biocides. 450. Cleaning solutions (including household detergents). 470. Theater sprays, incense, and room deodorants. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
One pound of sucrose octaacetate and (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
111. Hair and scalp preparations. 112. Bay rum. 113. Lotions and creams (hand, face, and body). 114. Deodorants (body). 121. Perfumes and perfume tinctures. 122. Toilet waters and colognes. 141. Shampoos. 142. Soaps and bath preparations. 210. External pharmaceuticals, not U.S.P. or N.F. 410. Disinfectants, insecticides, fungicides, and other biocides. 450. Cleaning solutions (including household detergents). 470. Theater sprays, incense, and room deodorants. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
One-sixteenth avoirdupois ounce of denatonium benzoate, N.F., and (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
111. Hair and scalp preparations. 112. Bay rum. 113. Lotions and creams (hand, face, and body). 114. Deodorants (body). 121. Perfumes and perfume tinctures. 122. Toilet waters and colognes. 141. Shampoos. 142. Soaps and bath preparations. 210. External pharmaceuticals, not U.S.P. or N.F. 410. Disinfectants, insecticides, fungicides, and other biocides. 450. Cleaning solutions (including household detergents). 470. Theater sprays, incense, and room deodorants. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). [T.D. ATF–133, 48 FR 24673, June 2, 1983, as amended by T.D. ATF–442, 66 FR 12854, Mar. 1, 2001] (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Three gallons of tert-butyl alcohol. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
111. Hair and scalp preparations. 112. Bay rum. 113. Lotions and creams (hand, face, and body). 114. Deodorants (body). 121. Perfumes and perfume tinctures. 122. Toilet waters and colognes. 141. Shampoos. 142. Soaps and bath preparations. 210. External pharmaceuticals, not U.S.P. or N.F. 410. Disinfectants, insecticides, fungicides, and other biocides. 450. Cleaning solutions (including household detergents). 470. Theater sprays, incense, and room deodorants. 485. Miscellaneous solutions. (2) Miscellaneous uses.
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (c) Conditions governing use. This formula shall be used only in the manufacture of products which will be packaged in pressurized containers in which the liquid contents are in intimate contact with the propellant and from which the contents are not easily removable in liquid form. (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
(1) Eighty grams of potassium iodide, U.S.P., and 109 grams of red mercuric iodide, N.F. XI; or (2) Ninety-five grams of thimerosal, U.S.P.; or (3) Seventy-six grams of any of the following: phenyl mercuric nitrate, N.F.; phenyl mercuric chloride, N.F. IX; or phenyl mercuric benzoate. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
430. Sterilizing and preserving solutions. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Ten gallons of n-butyl alcohol (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
430. Sterilizing and preserving solutions. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Three hundred pounds of refined white or orange shellac. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
015. Candy glazes. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812 Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Twenty-five fluid ounces of phenol, U.S.P., and 4 fluid ounces of methyl salicylate, N.F. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
220. An antiseptic, sterilizing, and bathing solution having restricted use. (2) Miscellaneous uses:
812. Product development and pilot plant uses (own use only). (c) Conditions governing use. This formula may be used only by institutions and organizations which are of a semipublic character and engaged in charitable work.
Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
PART 21—FORMULAS FOR DENATURED ALCOHOL AND RUM
Subpart D—Specially Denatured Spirits Formulas and Authorized Uses
§ 21.31 General.
§ 21.32 Formula No. 1.
§ 21.33 Formula No. 2–B.
§ 21.34 Formula No. 2–C.
§ 21.35 Formula No. 3–A.
§ 21.36 Formula No. 3–B.
§ 21.37 Formula No. 3–C.
§ 21.38 Formula No. 4.
§ 21.39 Formula No. 6–B.
§ 21.40 Formula No. 12–A.
§ 21.41 Formula No. 13–A.
§ 21.42 Formula No. 17.
§ 21.43 Formula No. 18.
§ 21.44 Formula No. 19.
§ 21.45 Formula No. 20.
§ 21.46 Formula No. 22.
§ 21.47 Formula No. 23–A.
§ 21.48 Formula No. 23–F.
§ 21.49 Formula No. 23–H.
§ 21.50 Formula No. 25.
§ 21.51 Formula No. 25–A.
§ 21.52 Formula No. 27.
§ 21.53 Formula No. 27–A.
§ 21.54 Formula No. 27–B.
§ 21.55 Formula No. 28–A.
§ 21.56 Formula No. 29.
§ 21.57 Formula No. 30.
§ 21.58 Formula No. 31–A.
§ 21.59 Formula No. 32.
§ 21.60 Formula No. 33.
§ 21.61 Formula No. 35.
§ 21.62 Formula No. 35–A.
§ 21.63 Formula No. 36.
§ 21.64 Formula No. 37.
§ 21.65 Formula No. 38–B.
§ 21.66 Formula No. 38–C.
§ 21.67 Formula No. 38–D.
§ 21.68 Formula No. 38–F.
§ 21.69 Formula No. 39.
§ 21.70 Formula No. 39–A.
§ 21.71 Formula No. 39–B.
§ 21.72 Formula No. 39–C.
§ 21.73 Formula No. 39–D.
§ 21.74 Formula No. 40.
§ 21.75 Formula No. 40–A.
§ 21.76 Formula No. 40–B.
§ 21.77 Formula No. 40–C.
§ 21.78 Formula No. 42.
§ 21.79 Formula No. 44.
§ 21.80 Formula No. 45.
§ 21.81 Formula No. 46.
