Methanol
Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol, carbinol, wood alcohol, wood naphtha or wood spirits, is a chemical compound with chemical formula CH3OH. It is used as an antifreeze, solvent, fuel, and as a denaturant for ethyl alcohol. It is also used for producing bio-diesel via transesterification reaction.
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Typical Physical Properties
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Specific Gravity
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0.7962
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pH
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Activity %
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100
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Solubility
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Applications
Hydrate control in gas and oil wells and as an intermediate in various specialty products.
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Regulatory Information
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Index Number:
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67-56-1
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EINECS Number:
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UN Number:
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1230
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Shipping and Handling
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Protect against physical damage. Store in a cool, dry well-ventilated location, away from any area where the fire
hazard may be acute. Outside or detached storage is preferred. Separate from incompatibles. Containers should be bonded and grounded for transfers to avoid static
sparks. Storage and use areas should be No Smoking areas. Use non-sparking type tools and equipment, including explosion proof ventilation. Containers of this
material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (vapors, liquid); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product. Do Not attempt
to clean empty containers since residue is difficult to remove. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose such containers to heat, sparks, flame,
static electricity or other sources of ignition: they may explode and cause injury or death
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