UCC Shchekinoazot Methanol Grade B
UCC Shchekinoazot Methanol Grade B 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.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Other Oil Gas & Mining Applications
Product Families
- Alcohols
Other characteristics
- Features
- Sterilization Resistance
- Synonyms
Carbinol, CH3OH, Hydroxymethane, MeOH, Methyl Alcohol, Methyl Hydroxide, Methylol, Monohydroxymethane, Wood Alcohol, Wood Spirit
- Usage
Methanol Grade B is used in oil and gas industries for elimination of crystalline hydrates in pipelines and tests of boreholes as well as in chemical, pharmaceutical, microbiological industries for extraction, condensation, etc.
- Markets
- Industrial
- Miscible In
Water without any traits of turbidity or opalescence
- Technology
- Base Chemicals & Intermediates
- 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.
- Applicable Processes
- Chemicals Production
- Safety specification
Methanol is a highly dangerous volatile flammable liquid and strong neurovascular poison; Self-ignition point - 440 0 C; Flash point - 6 0С
- Chemical Base
- Sterilization Resistance
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 64,0-65,5 | °C |
| Limits for Distillability | max. 1,0 | °C |
Table 2 of 2
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Mass Content of Water | max. 0,08 | % |
| Mass Fraction of Aldehydes and Ketones in term of Acetone | max. 0.008 | % |
| Mass Fraction of Chlorine | 0.001 | % |
| Mass fraction of non-volatile residue after vaporization | max. 0.002 | % |
| Mass fraction of sulphur | max. 0.001 | % |
| Mass fraction of volatile iron compounds in term of iron | max. 0.0005 | % |
| Potassium permanganate test | min. 30 | min |
| Specific electrical conductivity | max. 3*10^(-5) | S/m |
| Mass fraction of ethanol | max. 0.01 | % |
