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METHANOL

SDS | Specs
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CAS-No. 67-56-1
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​Synonyms: Methanol, methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbonic, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol

Methanol (methyl alcohol) is a colorless alcohol, hygroscopic and completely miscible with water, but much lighter (specific gravity 0.8). It is a good solvent but very toxic and extremely flammable. Methanol is a single carbon alcohol that is a volatile solvent and a light fuel.  
Industry uses
  • Adhesives and sealant chemicals 
  • Adsorbents and absorbents
  • Agricultural chemicals (non-pesticidal)
  • Anti-adhesive agents
  • As an ingredient in a wide variety of products
  • Bleaching agents
  • Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents
  • Dyes
  • Fuels and fuel additives
  • Functional fluids (open systems)
  • In antifreeze
  • In chemical synthesis
  • Intermediates
  • Ion exchange agents
  • Laboratory chemicals
  • Odor agents
  • Oxidizing/reducing agents
  • Paint additives and coating additives
  • Solvents for cleaning and degreasing
  • Solvents which become parts of product formulation or mixure
  • Solvents for paints and plastics
  • To remove water from automotive and aviation fuels 
  • Used in manufacture of formaldehyde and acetic acid

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supply options
  • Bulk​ Methanol, Mini-bulk
  • Totes (275 Gallon)
  • Drums (55, 30, 15 Gallon)
  • Pails (5 Gallon)
  • Bottles (1 Gallon)

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value-added benefits
  • Fast & Flexible Delivery Options
  • Bundled Product + Service Pricing​
  • Application & Technical Support
  • Specialty Blending, Mixing & Formulating​
  • Inventory Management Solutions
  • Waste Management Services​

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Typical Properties
Specification 
Test Method
Molecular Weight
32.04
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Boiling Point, °C at 1.0 atm
64.5
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Vapor Pressure, kg/sq.cm at 20°C
0 - 128
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Freezing Point, °C
-97.5
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Net Heating Value, million BTU/Ton
1883
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Vapor Density, air = 1 at 15°C
1.11
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Purity, wt %
0.003 max
ASTM E346
Water, wt %
0.1 max
ASTM E203
Acetone & Aldehydes, wt %
0.003 max
ASTM E346
Acidity as Acetic Acid, wt %
0.003 max
ASTM D1613 
Ethanol, wt %
0.01 max
ASTM E346
Appearance & Hydrocarbons, wt %
free of opalescence, suspended matter, and sediment
Visual
Carbonizable Substances, color
not darker than Color Standards No. 30 of ASTM D1209 Platinum - Cobalt Scale
ASTM D1209
Odor
Characteristic, non-residual
ASTM D1296
Distillation Range, at 760mm Hg
not more than 1°C and include 64.4°C +/- 0.1°C
ASTM D1078
Specific Gravity @ 20°C/20°C
0.7928 max
ASTM D4052
Non-volatile Content, GM/100mL
0.001 max
ASTM D1353
Permanganate Test
no discharge of color in 50 minutes
ASTM D1363
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