| Product Name | Methanol / Methyl Alcohol |
| Chemical Formula | CH₃OH / CH₄O |
| CAS No. | 67-56-1 |
| Product Form | Colorless transparent volatile liquid with slight alcohol odor |
| Product Grade | Industrial Grade (Premium): Purity ≥99.9%, Moisture ≤0.10%. Application: MTO, formaldehyde, acetic acid, MTBE and other deep processing.Industrial Grade (First Class): Purity ≥99.5%, Moisture ≤0.15%. Application: General chemical synthesis, solvent, fuel, etc.Fuel Grade: Purity ≥95% with small amount of additives. Application: Vehicle fuel, boiler fuel, methanol gasoline.Purified Grade (High Purity): Purity ≥99.99%, Moisture ≤0.05%. Application: Pharmaceutical intermediates, electronic cleaning, high-end fine chemicals. |
| Key Indicators | Purity: ≥99.9% (Premium) / ≥99.5% (First Class)Moisture: ≤0.10% (Premium) / ≤0.15% (First Class)Color (Pt-Co): ≤5 HazenAcidity (as formic acid): ≤0.003%Alkalinity (as ammonia): ≤0.0005%Evaporation Residue: ≤0.001%Ethanol Content: ≤0.01%KMnO₄ Test: ≥30 minDensity (20℃): 0.791-0.793 g/mL |
| Physical Properties | Molecular Weight: 32.04 g/molBoiling Point: 64.7℃Melting Point: -97.6℃Flash Point: 12℃ (closed cup)Autoignition Temperature: 464℃Explosion Limit: 6.0-36.5% (volume fraction)Water Solubility: Miscible with water, alcohol, ether, etc. |
| Product Features | Colorless transparent with slight alcohol odor; Strong volatility and flammable; Good water solubility (miscible with water in any ratio); High chemical reactivity as key C1 chemical material; High calorific value as clean fuel; Relatively low cost and long industrial chain; Toxic and anesthetic, requiring protection during operation |
| Main Applications | Chemical Raw Materials: Formaldehyde, acetic acid, dimethyl ether, MTBE, olefins (MTO/MTP), methylamine, dimethyl carbonate, etc.Fuel Sector: Methanol gasoline, methanol fuel, marine fuel, boiler fuelSolvent: Coatings, inks, resins, cleaning agentsPharmaceutical & Pesticide: Pharmaceutical intermediates, pesticide synthesis raw materialsOthers: Antifreeze, denatured alcohol, biodiesel reactant |
| Packaging Method | Bulk: Tank truck (20-30 tons/vehicle)Drum: 200L galvanized iron drum (about 160kg/drum) or IBC drum (1000kg/drum) |
| Storage Conditions | Store in cool, ventilated, explosion-proof warehouse, away from fire and heat sources; Store separately from oxidizers, acids and halogens; Tank area equipped with lightning protection and anti-static facilities; Tank sealed with nitrogen to prevent oxidation |
| Transportation Requirements | Dangerous Goods (Class 3 Flammable Liquids), special dangerous goods transport vehicles required; Sun protection, rain protection and leak prevention during transportation; Do not transport with oxidizers and acids; Comply with dangerous goods transportation regulations |
| Quality Standard | GB 338-2011 Methanol for industrial useGB/T 23510-2009 Fuel methanol for motor vehicles |
| Testing Service | Certificate of Analysis (COA) provided with shipment; Third-party inspection reports (SGS, ITS, etc.) available upon customer request |
| Customization Service | Specific purity specifications and high-purity products available as required |
| Minimum Order Quantity | Bulk: 20 tons (1 tank truck)Drum: 1 container (about 80 drums/16 tons)Small batch trial order negotiable |
| Delivery Time | Regular products: 7-15 working days; High-purity products: 15-25 working days |
| Payment Terms | T/T, L/C at sight |
