Specifications:

Methanol Content % by wt. min. 99.85
Density at 20oC gm / cc min. 0.792
gm / cc max. 0.795
Water % by wt. max.
Distillation by range at 760 mm of Hg max. (64.5oC to 65.5oC) 1oC
Colour Hazen max. 15
Residue on evaporation ppm max. 10
Acidity as Formic Acid ppm max. 30
Acetone (Aldehyde/Ketone) Miscible in all proportions without development of turbidity
Carbonisable matter Apha max 50
Permagnate Test Passes Test
Sulphur total ppm max. 10

 

 

 

 

 








Corrosive sulphur passes test as per ASTMD 130 - 94 conforms to IS:517:1967 and BS:506:1966
Alkalinity to phenlphthalein passes BSS
Passes copper corrosive test and meets aviation grade.

Packing:

Road tankers. MS Drums.

Uses:

1.  Production of Formaldehyde.
2.  Automotive Antifreeze.
3.  Chemical Synthesis (Methylamines/Methyl - Chloride/Methyl Methacrylate).
4.  General Solvents (including surface coatings, paint removers, inks and adhesives.
5.  Aviation Fuel (for water injection).
6.  Denaturant for Ethyl Alcohol.
7.  Rocket Fuel.
8.  Dehydrator for Natural gas.

Industries Served:

Formaldehyde, DMT, Dyes, Drugs, Paints, Pesticides and Civil Aviation.