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Methanol Technical Grade - 5 Gallon Jug with Handle

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Methanol Technical Grade is a highly versatile industrial grade chemical with a minimum purity level of 99.5%. Methanol is widely used as an industrial solvent. It also has many uses in the energy, automotive, construction, pharmaceutical, and electronics industries. Also known as methyl alcohol or wood alcohol, Methanol is a type of non-consumable alcohol that is now typically made from natural gas. It is a highly miscible (mixes completely with water), colorless, flammable, and volatile liquid with a distinctive faintly sweet odor. Methanol is available in 1, 5, and 55 gallon sizes.

Features

  • Industrial solvent for use with resins, coatings, and polymersAnti-Freeze additive for propane tanks. Methanol protects tank regulator from freezing in cold weather by eliminating the buildup of moisture and condensationUsed in windshield washer fluidsAs a fuel or fuel additive for internal combustion enginesUsed to denitrify wastewaterClean burning biofuel for use in large scale heating and energy generation applicationsAs a vital manufacturing ingredient for chemicals as well as other products and materials

Technical Specs

Manufacturer
ChemFast
Item Type
Methanol
CAS Number
67-56-1
UN Number
1230
Boiling Point
64 °C (147°F)
Color
Clear
Container Size
5 Gallon
Container Type
Pail
Density
0.791 g/mL at 25 °C (77 °F) Relative / 1.1 Vapor Density
Flammability
6.0% (V) / 36.0% (V)
Flash Point
11 °C (52 °F) - Closed Cup
Freezing Point
-98 °C (-144 °F)
Molecular Formula
CH4O (METHYL ALCOHOL)
Molecular Weight
32.04 g/mol (METHYL ALCOHOL)
Odor
Mild, Sweet
Physical Form
Liquid. Colorless, clear
Purity
99.5% (Minimum)
Specific Gravity
0.80 (Liquid)
Solubility
Completely Miscible
Structural Formula
CH3OH
Auto-Ignition temperature
464 °C (867 °F)
Vapor Pressure
130.3 hPa (97.7 mmHg) at 20 °C (68 °F)

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