1. Product Introduction & Main Application
Arnico’s Methanol is a clear, volatile, and highly flammable high-purity industrial alcohol, and as the simplest form of alcohol, it is one of the most important solvents and feedstocks in the global petrochemical industry. This substance is the primary base for the production of formaldehyde, acetic acid, and MTBE, and is also recognized as a clean fuel and hydrogen carrier in the new energy economy.
2. Technical Specifications
| Technical Parameter | Industrial Grade (Grade A) | Refined / Low-Water Grade (Grade AA) | Unit |
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| Purity | ≥ 99.7 | ≥ 99.9 | % |
| Water Content | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.02 | % |
| Color (APHA) | ≤ 5 | ≤ 3 | Pt-Co |
| Acetone & Aldehydes | ≤ 20 | ≤ 10 | ppm |
| Non-Volatile Matter | ≤ 2 | ≤ 1 | mg/100ml |
| Density (20°C) | 0.791 – 0.792 | 0.791 – 0.792 | g/cm³ |
3. Features & Benefits
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Exceptional Purity & Clarity: Minimal water and organic impurities, essential for use as an HPLC solvent and in sensitive catalytic processes.
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Extraordinary Solvent Power: Excellent solubility for a wide range of resins, polymers, and inorganic salts.
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A Green Hydrogen Source: The best option for storing and transporting hydrogen for use in fuel cells.
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Clean Combustion: Burns without soot and with a nearly invisible flame, reducing environmental pollution.
4. Industrial Applications
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Petrochemical & Resin Industries: The main feed for formalin production units, urea-formaldehyde resins, and MDF manufacturing.
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Energy & Fuel Industry: Gasoline blending to increase octane, biodiesel production, and a raw material for DME.
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Pharmaceutical & Personal Care Industry: A solvent in the synthesis and extraction of active pharmaceutical ingredients and the production of disinfectants.
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Antifreeze & Refrigeration Systems: A component in antifreeze formulations and an injection inhibitor in gas pipelines to prevent hydrate formation.
5. Safety & Handling
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MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet): This substance is highly toxic (through ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption), flammable, and has an invisible flame. Obtaining and carefully studying the Arnico MSDS is a strict legal prerequisite before any contact.
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Storage Conditions: Store in carbon steel or stainless steel tanks, completely sealed, away from heat, sparks, and strong oxidizing agents, in a cool and excellently ventilated environment.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): When handling, the use of a full-face respirator with a specific methanol and organic vapor filter, solvent-resistant gloves (Viton or PVA), and anti-static clothing is mandatory.
6. Quality Assurance & COA
Arnico Methanol shipments are supplied with a COA adhering to the IMPCA (International Methanol Producers and Consumers Association) standard, guaranteeing full compliance with the critical parameters of the petrochemical industry.
