Methanol (CH₃OH) is a simple alcohol, colorless, highly flammable, with a distinctive pungent odor. It is widely used in industry, energy, and petrochemicals.
🔹 When we say 99.85%, we are referring to high-purity methanol used in precise applications.
Typical Technical Specifications
Property
Typical Value
Chemical Formula
CH₃OH
Purity
≥ 99.85%
Density @ 20°C
0.791–0.793 g/cm³
Boiling Point
64.7°C
Flash Point
11°C
Solubility in Water
Fully miscible
Odor
Pungent, alcohol-like
Appearance
Clear, colorless liquid
Safety Notes
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Highly flammable
Must be used in well-ventilated areas
Not used in any human or food consumption applications
Common Industrial Uses
Fuel and Petrochemical Industry:
Used in the production of MTBE (a gasoline additive), as an alternative fuel, or a component in biodiesel.
Formaldehyde Industry:
Over 40% of methanol is used to produce formaldehyde, which is used in manufacturing wooden panels, insulators, and plastics.
Industrial Solvent:
In the paint, ink, and adhesive industries.
Methylates Industry: Such as methyl ethyl ketone and methyl acetate.
Antifreeze:
Used in cooling systems and to prevent gas line freezing.
Packaging
Container
Use
Plastic jerry cans
Laboratories or small companies
200-liter barrels
Medium-sized factories
IBC Tank (1000 liters)
Industrial shipping
Bulk Tankers
Shipping large quantities for export
Leading Producing Countries
Saudi Arabia (SABIC)
China
Iran
United States
Trinidad
India
Required Export Documents
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Certificate of Origin (COO)
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Bill of Lading (B/L)
ISO or SGS Certificate
Gopix – Your Commercial Broker for Industrial Methanol
At Gopix Global Trading, we provide you with:
Pure Methanol ≥ 99.85%
Shipping from certified suppliers (Asia – Gulf – Iran)
Competitive prices and stable supply
Full technical and commercial support for documentation