Methanol
- formaldehyde production for use in MDF and plywood industry
- Melamine resin production for use in range of utensil, inbuilt switches and ranges of industrial glue.
- Acetic acid productionfor use in VAM andcellulose acetate in textile industry.
- Methyl Metacrylate (PMAA) for use in laminates.
- Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) production as a gas online enhancer
- Producing DME for substituting diesel fuel.
- Mixing with petrol for car engine fuel usage.
- Producing ethylene and propylene as raw material of petrochemical companies.
Use safe work practice to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation. Prohibit smoking, drinking and eating while handling methanol containers or uncontaminated area Keep containers tightly closed. Use explosion proof lift trucks, try to reduce evaporation. Reduce fire hazard by applying safety measures.
Store in cool, ventilated and possibly cool area. Keep away from oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis, direct sunlight, heat or ignition and food stuff. Containers should be labeled and grounded properly. Check regularly for leaks and spills. Methanol is suitable for most metallic and plastic containers except made of lead and magnesium. Mild steel is recommended material for tank construction. Modern vessel containers are made of stainless steel. Corrosion rates for several materials: Cast iron, Monel, Lead, Nickel: < 0.508 mm/year High silicon iron : < 0.051 mm/year Polyethylene: some attack Neoprene, phenolic Resins, Polyesters, Natural Rubber, Butyl Rubber, satisfactory Polyvinyl chloride, Unplasticized : resistant
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Analytical Test Methanol |
Specification |
Property |
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IMPCA 001-14 |
99.85 Min. |
Purity WT % |
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ASTM E-1064 |
0.100 Max. |
Water W/W % |
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IMPCA 001-14 |
0.0050 Max. |
Ethanol W/W % |
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ASTM D-4052 |
0.7928 Max. |
Specific Gravity 20/20, °C |
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IMPCA 001-14 |
0.0030 Max. |
Acetone, W/W % |
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ASTM D-1363 |
60 Min. |
Permanganate Time Test @ 15°C, Minutes |
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ASTM D-1353 |
8 Max. |
Non Volatile Matter, mg/1000 ml |
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ASTM D-1078 |
1.0 Max. |
Distillation Range @ 760 mm-Hg, °C |
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ASTM D-1209 |
5 Max. |
Color P Co, APHA |
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ASTM E-346 |
30 Max. |
Carbonizable, APHA |
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ASTM E-394 |
0.10 Max. |
Total Iron, mg/kg |
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ASTM D-512 |
0.5 Max. |
Chloride as Cl , mg/kg |
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IMPCA 003-98 |
Clear and Free from Suspended Matter |
Appearance |
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ASTM D-1613 |
0.0030 Max. |
Acidity as CH3COOH, W/W % |
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ASTM D-1722 |
Passes Test |
Hydrocarbons |
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ASTM D-5623 |
0.5 Max. |
Sulphur, mg/kg |
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IMPCA 004-02 |
Passes Test |
Aromatics, UV Test |
