Ethyl alcohol
CAS number: 64-17-5
Synonyms: Alcohol; EtOH; Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; Ethanol, undenatured; Distilled spirits; Absolute alcohol
Chemical class: Alcohols
Industry claims found in: apple, banana, bread, coffee, cucumber, potato. As required by BATF regulations, nicotine sulfate is used to denature the alcohol, which is used as a solvent to apply flavors during processing. There is no measureable effect on the nicotine level of the finished cigarette as a result of this process.
Industry claims used in: beverages, maple syrup, condiments, candy, frozen airy desserts, baked goods and dairy products
Possible physical or functional effects: Antimicrobial agents; Processing aids; Solvents and vehicles
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; industry claims FDA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: Depressant drug; TLV 1000 ppm in air; moderately toxic by ingestion; experimental tumorigen, teratogen