METHANOL
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
| Test Description | Test Method | Unit of Measure | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Visual Inspection | — | Clear, Colourless Liquid |
| Methanol Purity | GC / Applicable Standard | % w/w | 99.85 Min |
| Water Content | Karl Fischer Method | % w/w | 0.10 Max |
| Acidity as Acetic Acid | Applicable Standard | % w/w | 0.005 Max |
| Specific Gravity at 20°C | Density Measurement | g/cm³ | 0.791 – 0.793 |
| Colour | Visual Inspection | APHA | 10 Max |
| Odour | Organoleptic Test | — | Characteristic |
| Non-Volatile Matter | Applicable Standard | mg/100 mL | 10 Max |
| Chloride | Applicable Standard | mg/kg | As per Grade |
| Iron | Applicable Standard | mg/kg | As per Grade |
| Permanganate Time | Applicable Standard | Minutes | 30 Min |
| Distillation Range | ASTM / Applicable Standard | °C | As per Grade |
METHANOL APPLICATIONS
Methanol is an important industrial chemical and solvent, widely used as a chemical feedstock, fuel component and processing material across multiple industries.
Fuel & Energy
Used as a fuel, fuel additive and feedstock for selected alternative-fuel and energy applications.
Chemical Manufacturing
Used as an important raw material for producing formaldehyde, acetic acid, methylamines and other chemical derivatives.
Industrial Solvent
Used as an industrial solvent in selected chemical, manufacturing and processing applications.
Paints & Coatings
Used as a solvent and processing component in selected coating and formulation applications.
Pharmaceutical & Laboratory
Used as a processing solvent and laboratory reagent where appropriate specifications and safety controls are met.
Biodiesel & Chemical Feedstock
Used in transesterification processes for biodiesel production and as a feedstock for chemical derivatives.