Nowadays, methanol is used as a raw material in many industries, environmentally friendly fuel, and also in a lot of other industries. Mainly we can name:
Nowadays, methanol is used as a raw material in many industries, environmentally friendly fuel, and also in a lot of other industries. Mainly we can name:
Formaldehyde production for use in MDF and plywood industry
Melamine resin production for use in a range of utensils, inbuilt switches, and industrial glues.
Acetic acid production for use in VAM and cellulose acetate in the textile industry.
Methyl Methacrylate (PMAA) for use in laminates.
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) production as a gasoline enhancer.
Producing DME for substituting diesel fuel.
Mixing with petrol for car engine fuel usage.
Producing ethylene and propylene as raw materials.
| Analytical Parameter | Method | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | IMPCA 003-98 | - | CFSM |
| Purity on Dry Basis | IMPCA 001-14 | wt% | Min 99.85 |
| Acetone content | IMPCA 001-14 | mg/kg | Max 30 |
| Ethanol | IMPCA 001-14 | mg/kg | Max 50 |
| Color Pt-Co | ASTM D 1209-11 | Pt-Co | Max 5 |
| Water | ASTM E 1064-12 | wt% | Max 0.1 |
| Distillation Range at 760 mm Hg | ASTM D 1078-11 | °C | Max 1.0 |
| Initial Boiling Point (IBP) | ASTM D 1078-11 | °C | Max 64.7 |
| Dry point (DP) | ASTM D 1078-11 | °C | Min 64.5 |
| Specific Gravity@20°/20° °C | ASTM D 4052-11 | - | 0.791 – 0.793 |
| PTT at 15°C | ASTM D 1363-11 | Minutes | Min 60 |
| Chloride as Cl- | IMPCA 002-98 | mg/kg | Max 0.5 |
| Sulphur | ASTM D 5453-12 | mg/kg | Max 0.5 |
| Hydrocarbons | ASTM D 1722-09 | Visual | Pass test |
| Carbon sable Substances (Sulfuric Acid Wash) | ASTM E 346-08 | Pt-Co | Max 30 |
| Acidity as Acetic Acid | ASTM D 1613-12 | mg/kg | Max 30 |
| Total Iron | ASTM E 394-09 | mg/kg | Max 0.1 |
| Non Volatile Matter | ASTM D 1353-13 | mg/1000ml | Max 8 |