Methanol

Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited is one of the largest producers of Methanol in India with an installed capacity of 1,00,000 MT per year at Taloja near Mumbai. Assured Year-Round Supply Consistent supply of raw material, natural gas from Mumbai High gas fields is assured through DFPCL's own pipeline. A methanol storage facility of 10,000 MT on site ensures uninterrupted supply. International Technology World's state of the art know-how and technology from ICI/Davy McKee, UK guarantees consistent high purity methanol meeting ASTM D 1152 1989 and IS 517:1986 (Pure Grade). Specifications   ASTM D 1152-89 Typical Analysis Purity (Wt.%) 99.85 99.85 Specific gravity 20/20 Deg.C 0.7920 - 0.7930 0.7920 Colour Not more than No.10 on the Platinum-Cobalt scale Passes Distillation Range Not more than 1 Deg.C to include 64.6 +,- 0.1 Deg.C IBP (Deg.C) 64.4 FBP (Deg.C) 65.3 Non-Volatile Matter mg/100 ml No more than 5 Less than 5 Odour Characteristic, Non-residual Characteristic, Non-residual Water (Wt. %) Not more than 0.10 0.05 Acidity (Free Acid as Acetic Acid) (Wt.%) Not more than 0.003, equivalent to 0.028 mg. KOH per gram of sample 0.0024 Acetone (Wt.%) Not more than 0.003 0.002 Hydrocarbons To pass test Passes Sulphuric Acid Wash Test (Carbonizable impurities) Not more than No.30 on the Platinum-Cobalt Scale Passes Potassium Permanganate Test Not less than 50 minutes Passes				Safety Data Sheet Applications Safety Precautions Tests # Acetone & Ethanol # Analysis of Acidity # Analysis of Distillation Range # Analysis of Water Miscibility # Analysis of Water Content For Inquiries Click Here
Uses Methanol is used in the following products/industries:
Formaldehyde	Methyl Methacrylate	Paints
Automotive Fuel	DMT	Acetic Acid
Tanning	Antifreeze for Cars	Pentaerythritol
Fertilisers	Moulding Material	Aviation Fuel
Hexamine	Pharmaceuticals	Disinfectants
Rubber Chemicals	Methyl Amines	Pesticides
Refrigerants	Synthetic Resins & Adhesives	Chloromethanes
Dyeintermediates	Methylated Spirits
Packaging And Supply Methanol is supplied in bulk. Storage Methanol should be stored in areas protected from flames, sparks and excessive heat M.S. tanks are suitable for storage. The information contained herein is based on technical data and tests, which we believe to be reliable. However, we assume no responsibility for results obtained or damage, if any, incurred through the application of data given, since conditions of use are outside our control.