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Code of Federal Regulations Title 27. Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms § 27.20.147 Labels on consumer-size containers

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(a) Each consumer-size container with a capacity of 5 gallons or less of completely denatured alcohol sold or offered for sale by a distributor shall bear a label showing, in plain, legible letters, the following:

(1) The words “Completely Denatured Alcohol”;

(2) The statement “Caution—contains poisonous ingredients”;  and

(3) The name and address of the distributor filling the packages, unless shown elsewhere on the package.

(b) No other information (except that required by State or Federal law) may be shown on the label without the appropriate TTB officer's approval. The word “pure”, qualifying denatured alcohol may not appear on the label or the container.

(c) The requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section apply to any person who sells completely denatured alcohol at wholesale or retail.

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