27 C.F.R. § 21.127

Current through May 31, 2024
Section 21.127 - Shellac (refined)
(a)Arsenic content. Not more than 1.4 parts per million as determined by the Gutzeit Method (AOAC method 25.020; for incorporation by reference, see §21.6(c) ).
(b)Color. White or orange.
(c)Rosin content. None when tested by the following method: Add 20 ml of absolute alcohol or glacial acetic acid (m. p. 13° to 15 °C.) to 2 grams of the shellac and thoroughly dissolve. Add 100 ml of petroleum ether and mix thoroughly. Add approximately 2 liters of water and separate a portion of the ether layer (at least 50 ml) and filter if cloudy. Evaporate the petroleum ether and test as follows: Solution A-5 ml of phenol dissolved in 10 ml of carbon tetrachloride. Solution B-1 ml of bromine dissolved in 4 ml of carbon tetrachloride. To the residue obtained above add 2 ml of Solution A and transfer the mixture to a porcelain spot plate, filling one cavity. Immediately fill an adjacent cavity with solution B. Cover the plate with a watch glass and observe any color formation in Solution A. A decided purple or deep indigo blue color is an indication of the presence of rosin.

27 C.F.R. § 21.127

T.D. ATF-133, 48 FR 24673, 6/2/1983. Redesignated by T.D. ATF-442, 66 FR 12854, 3/1/2001