This spirit is denatured to conform to the Customs and Excise Regulations. It is colored by addition of methyl violet.
| Characteristics | Requirements | ||
| 1. | Color: |
Dark Violet
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| 2. | Appearance: |
Clear
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| 3. | Ethanol content at 20°C: |
94% v/v minimum
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| 4. | Acidity (as acetic acid): | 0.01% w/w maximum (100 ppm) | |
| 5. | Specific gravity at 20°C: | 0.8138 maximum | |