3254. Adulteration and misbranding of isopropyl alcohol rubbing compound.
U. S.--V. 6 Cartons, etc.    (F. D. C. No. 29507.    Sample Nos. 68537-K to
68539-K, incl.)
LIBEL FILED :    July 28,1950, Western District of Washington.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about April 4, 1950, by the Norton Products Co.,
from Los Angeles, Calif.
PRODUCT : 18 cartons, each containing 24 1-pint bottles, of isopropyl alcohol
rubbing compound at Tacoma, Wash.
LABEL, IN PART: (Bottle) "Norco [or "Fairmont Scented" or "Excello"] Iso-
propyl Alcohol Rubbing Compound   Isopropyl Alcohol 70?."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 501 (b), the article purported to be,
and was represented as, "Isopropyl Alcohol Rubbing Compound," a drug the
name of which is recognized in the National Formulary, an official compen-
dium, and its strength differed from the official standard since it contained less
than 68 percent isopropyl alcohol.
Misbranding, Section 502. (a), the label statement "Isopropyl Alcohol 70?"
was false and misleading.
DISPOSITION: September 5, 1950. Default decree of condemnation and
destruction.