Methanol PDS Petronas

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PRODUCT DATA SHEET

METHANOL
Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, wood naphtha or wood spirits, is a chemical with the
formula CH3OH (often abbreviated MeOH).

CHEMICAL DESCRIPTION:
Molecule Formula : CH30H
CAS number : 67-56-1
Molecule Weight : 32.04 :

APPLICATIONS:
∞ Raw materials for petrochemical intermediates and end products ie: coatings, adhesives, and acetic acid.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES:

Physical Property* Units Typical Value


Acetone Content mg/kg Max 30
Acidity as Acetic Acid mg/kg Max 30
Ethanol Content mg/kg Max 50
Appearance - Clean and free of suspended matter
Hydrocarbons - Pass test
Carbonisable Substances Pt-Co scale Max 30
Colour - Max 5
Distillation range @ 760 mm Hg - Max 1.0°C and shall include 64.6°C 0.1°C
Methanol Purity % w/w on dry basis Min 99.85
Non-Volatile Matter mg/1000ml Max 8
Potassium Permanganate Time mins Min 60
Specific Gravity @ 20/20°C - 0.791 - 0.793
Water wt% Max 0.1
Chloride mg/kg Max 0.5
Sulphur mg/kg Max 0.5
Total Iron mg/kg Max 0.1

*These properties are typical but do not constitute specifications.

FOR MORE INFORMATION


Please contact PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCGB), Level 15, Tower 1, PETRONAS TWIN TOWER,
KLCC, 50088 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA.
Tel: +(603) 20515000 Fax: +(603) 20511501 or visit our site www.petronaschemicals.com
Sales contact person; Tel: 03-23913835 Email: [email protected]

MS ISO 9001:2000 REG. NO. AR4.088 MS ISO 14001 CERT. NO. 00081001
(DERIVATIVES PLANT)

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Information contained in this document is accurate and reliable to the best of the knowledge and belief of PETRONAS Chemical
Group Berhad. The suggestions and recommendations offered herein serve as a guide in the use of these material, and cannot be
guaranteed because the conditions of use are beyond PCGB’s control. PCGB assumes no responsibility for the use of information
supplied, the application, adaption or processing of the products described herein and here by disclaims all liability (except as
otherwise provided by the law) in regard to such use.

PCG Rev2/11/14

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