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Denatured and Specially Denatured Alcohol Regulations

Version of section 3 from 2006-03-22 to 2006-05-17:


 A spirits licensee who denatures spirits shall ensure that

  • (a) the spirits and the denaturants are thoroughly mixed; and

  • (b) the denaturant used is a denaturant set out in column 1 of the table to this section that possesses the characteristics set out in column 2.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2
DenaturantCharacteristics
AcetoneA clear colourless volatile liquid with a minimum purity of 98% by volume at 20°C.
Almond oil, bitter, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Ammonium hydroxide (aqua ammonia)A clear colourless aqueous solution of ammonia with a minimum concentration of ammonia of 27% by mass.
Anethole, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Anise oil, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Bay oil (myrcia oil), NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Benzaldehyde, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Benzyldiethyl[(2,6-xylylcarbamoyl)methyl]ammonium benzoate (denatonium benzoate)A white crystalline powder with a minimum purity of 97% by mass.
Bergamot oil, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Boric acid, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Brilliant blue FCFA blue synthetic colour that meets the specifications set out in section B.06.051 of the Food and Drug Regulations.
n-Butyl alcoholA clear colourless liquid with a minimum purity of 98% by volume at 20°C.
tert-Butyl alcoholA white crystalline solid with a minimum purity of 98% by mass.
CamphorA colourless or white crystalline solid, natural or synthetic, with a minimum purity of 98% by mass.
Cedar leaf oil, USPA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the United States Pharmacopoeia in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
ChloroformA clear colourless volatile liquid with a minimum purity of 97% by volume at 20°C.
Chlorothymol, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Cinnamaldehyde, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Cinnamon oil, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Citronella oilA yellowish essential oil with a citrus-like odour, in which citronella is the major component and having a refractive index between 1.468 and 1.487 at 20°C.
Clove oil, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Coal tar, USPA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the United States Pharmacopoeia in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Diesel fuel

A clear liquid having the characteristic odour of diesel fuel and which meets the specifications set out in one of the following standards:

  • (a) Canadian General Standards Board Standard CAN/CGSB-3.16-99, entitled Mining Diesel Fuel, published February 1999, as amended from time to time;

  • (b) Canadian General Standards Board Standard CAN/CGSB-3.18-2000, entitled Diesel Fuel for Locomotive-Type Medium-Speed Diesel Engines, published December 2000, as amended from time to time;

  • (c) Canadian General Standards Board Standard CAN/CGSB-3.517-2000, entitled Automotive Low-Sulphur Diesel Fuel, published December 2000, as amended from time to time;

  • (d) Canadian General Standards Board Standard CAN/CGSB-3.6-2000, entitled Regular Sulphur Diesel Fuel, published December 2000, as amended from time to time.

Diethyl ether (ether)A clear colourless volatile liquid with a minimum purity of 98% by volume at 20°C.
Diethyl phthalateA clear colourless liquid with a minimum purity of 98% by volume at 20°C.
Ethyl acetateA clear colourless liquid with a minimum purity of 98% by volume at 20°C.
Eucalyptol, USPA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the United States Pharmacopoeia in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Eucalyptus oil, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Eugenol, USPA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the United States Pharmacopoeia in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Formaldehyde solutionA clear colourless solution of formaldehyde with a minimum concentration of formaldehyde of 37% by mass.
Gasoline

A volatile liquid having the characteristic odour of gasoline and which meets the specifications set out in one of the following standards:

  • (a) Canadian General Standards Board Standard CAN/CGSB-3.511-93, entitled Oxygenated Unleaded Automotive Gasoline Containing Ethanol, published September 1993, as amended from time to time;

  • (b) Canadian General Standards Board Standard CAN/CGSB-3.515-93, entitled Oxygenated Unleaded Automotive Gasoline Containing Methanol and Cosolvent, published September 1993, as amended from time to time;

  • (c) Canadian General Standards Board Standard CAN/CGSB-3.519-94, entitled Oxygenated Unleaded Automotive Gasoline Containing C3, C4 and/or C5 Alcohols, published December 1994, as amended from time to time;

  • (d) Canadian General Standards Board Standard CAN/CGSB-3.5-99, entitled Unleaded Automotive Gasoline, published December 1999, as amended from time to time.

Glacial acetic acidA clear colourless liquid with a minimum purity of 99% by volume at 20°C.
Glycerin (glycerol)A clear colourless viscous liquid with a minimum purity of 98% by volume at 20°C.
Guaiacol, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Hard soap, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
IndigotineA blue synthetic colour that meets the specifications set out in section B.06.050 of the Food and Drug Regulations.
IodineA bluish black solid with a metallic lustre, with a minimum purity of 98% by mass.
Isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol)A clear colourless volatile liquid with a minimum purity of 98% by volume at 20°C.
Lavender oil, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Menthol, USPA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the United States Pharmacopoeia in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Mercuric iodide, red, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Methyl alcohol (methanol)A clear colourless volatile liquid with a minimum purity of 98% by volume at 20°C.
Methylene blueA dark green solid which produces a blue solution in alcohol, with a minimum purity of 95% by mass.
Methyl ethyl ketoneA clear colourless volatile liquid with a minimum purity of 98% by volume at 20°C.
Methyl salicylate, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Mustard oil, USPA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the United States Pharmacopoeia in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Nicotine sulphate solutionA solution of nicotine sulphate in 95% absolute ethyl alcohol by volume at 20°C, with a minimum concentration of nicotine sulphate of 5% by mass.
Peppermint oil, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Petroleum derivativeA volatile, highly flammable liquid having the characteristic odour of light petroleum distillate. Upon distillation, a maximum of 10% by volume of the liquid shall pass over at or below 35°C and a minimum of 95% by volume of the liquid shall pass over at or below 225°C. Petroleum derivative does not include gasoline, petroleum naphtha or solvent naphtha.
Petroleum naphtha

A volatile, highly flammable liquid having the characteristic odour of petroleum naphtha and which meets the specifications set out in one of the following standards:

  • (a) Canadian General Standards Board Standard CAN/CGSB-3.27-M89, entitled Naphtha Fuel, published January 1989, as amended from time to time;

  • (b) Canadian General Standards Board Standard CAN/CGSB-1.5-M91, entitled Low Flash Petroleum Spirits Thinner, published December 1991, as amended from time to time;

  • (c) Canadian General Standards Board Standard CAN/CGSB-3.22-2002, entitled Wide Cut Type Aviation Turbine Fuel, published July 2002, as amended from time to time.

Phenol, USPA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the United States Pharmacopoeia in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Phenyl mercuric benzoateA solid with a minimum purity of 97% by mass.
Phenyl mercuric chloride, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Phenyl mercuric nitrate, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Phenyl salicylate, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Pine needle oil, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Pine oil, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Pine tar, USPA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the United States Pharmacopoeia in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Polysorbate 80, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Potassium iodideA white crystalline solid with a minimum purity of 98% by mass.
Rosemary oil, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
SafroleA clear colourless or pale yellow liquid with a minimum purity of 98% by volume at 20°C.
Sassafras oil, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Shellac, NFA substance that meets the specifications for refined shellac or dewaxed shellac set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which that denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Sodium metabisulphiteA white crystalline solid with a minimum purity of 95% by mass.
Solvent naphthaA volatile highly flammable liquid having the characteristic odour of solvent naphtha. Upon distillation, a maximum of 5% by volume of the liquid shall pass over at or below 90°C, and a minimum of 90% by volume of the liquid shall pass over at or below 150°C.
Spearmint oil, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Spike lavender oilA yellowish viscous essential oil having the characteristic odour of spike lavender oil and a refractive index between 1.463 and 1.468 at 20°C.
Storax, USPA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the United States Pharmacopoeia in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Sucrose octaacetateA white crystalline solid with a minimum purity of 97% by mass.
Thimerosal, USPA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the United States Pharmacopoeia in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Thyme oil, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Thymol, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
Tolu balsam, USPA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the United States Pharmacopoeia in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
TolueneA clear colourless volatile liquid with a minimum purity of 98% by volume at 20°C.
Turpentine oil, NFA substance that meets the specifications set out in the latest edition of the National Formulary in which the denaturant appears as an official preparation.
VinegarAn aqueous solution of acetic acid with a minimum concentration of acetic acid of 4% by mass.

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