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UCC Shchekinoazot Methanol Grade A

UCC Shchekinoazot Methanol Grade A having molecular formula СН3ОН also called as methyl alcohol or wood alcohol, methylhydroxide, monohydroxymethane is a Colorless transparent liquid with a distinctive odor similar to ethyl alcohol and temperature limits of fire propagation 5 – 40 deg С and Concentration limits of fire propagation 6,98 – 35,5 % (vol.) has infinite water soluability. Industrial Methanol is produced by catalytic synthesis from Carbon and Hydrogen oxides.

Chemical Name: Methanol

CAS Number: 67-56-1

Features: Sterilization Resistance

Synonyms: Carbinol, CH3OH, Hydroxymethane, MeOH, Methyl Alcohol, Methyl Hydroxide, Methylol, Monohydroxymethane, Wood Alcohol, Wood Spirit

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Family
    Chemical Name
    CAS No.
    67-56-1
    EC No.
    200-659-6

    Features & Benefits

    Base Chemicals Features

    Applications & Uses

    Markets
    Applicable Processes
    Uses
    • Grade А - for main organic synthesis processes

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Miscible in
    Water without any traits of turbidity or opalescence
    Thermal Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Limits for Distillability max. 0.8°C
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Density0,791-0,792g/cm3
    Mass Content of Watermax. 0.05 - 0.08%
    Mass Fraction of Aldehydes and Ketones in term of Acetonemax. 0.003 - 0.008%
    Mass Fraction of Ammonia and Ammonia Compounds in term of Ammoniamax. 0.00001%
    Mass Fraction of Chlorine0.0001 - 0.001%
    Mass Fraction of Ethanol0,01%
    Mass Fraction of free acids in term of formic acidmax. 0.0015%
    Mass fraction of non-volatile residue after vaporizationmax. 0,001 - 0.002%
    Mass fraction of sulphurmax. 0.0001 - 0.001%
    Mass fraction of volatile iron compounds in term of ironmax. 0.00001 - 0.0005%
    Potassium permanganate testmin. 60min
    Specific electrical conductivitymax. 3*10^(-5)S/m

    Safety & Health

    Safety specification
    • Methanol is a highly dangerous volatile flammable liquid and strong neurovascular poison
    • Self-ignition point - 440 0 C
    • Flash point - 6 0С

    Packaging & Availability

    Transportation

    Methanol can be transported by all means of transport in accordance with shipping rules valid for a specific type of transport. Transportation of Methanol via rail roads must be performed only in rail car tanks, in barrels – by vehicle transport.