Methanol is a clear, colorless liquid with an alcohol-like odor. It is completely miscible with water and is used to make chemicals, remove water from automotive and aviation fuels, as a solvent for paints and plastics and as a chemical building block in a wide variety of consumer and industrial products.
Product No.
20297
Supplier
Methanex
CAS Number
67-56-1
Synonyms
Methyl Alcohol; Wood alcohol; MeOH; Methanal
Applications
Process Solvent, Chemical Intermediate, Feedstock, Fuel
Characteristics
Clear, colorless liquid with alcohol-like odor
Benefits
Highly versatile
Clean energy resource
Recommended Use
Inks
Resins
Adhesives
Antifreeze
Gasoline additive
Alternative motor fuel
Paint and varnish remover
Acetic acid production
Formaldehyde production
Windshield washer fluid
Natural gas dehydration
Cleaning fluids
Sealants
Lubricants
Marine fuel
Documents
Product Details
CAS
67-56-1
Grade
Technical
Form
Liquid
Prohibited Uses
For intended use only
Appearance
liquid
Auto Ignition Temperature
464 °C (867 °F)
Boiling Point
64.7 °C (148.5 °F)
California Prop 65
WARNING! This product can expose you to chemicals including, which is/are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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