Methanol, commonly known as Methyl Alcohol or Wood Alcohol, is a simple alcohol with the chemical formula CH₃OH. It is a clear, colorless, highly volatile liquid that mixes completely with water and many organic solvents. Methanol is an important industrial chemical and chemical feedstock used in numerous manufacturing processes.

Methanol is widely used as a solvent and chemical intermediate in the manufacture of products such as formaldehyde, acetic acid, methyl derivatives, resins, adhesives, inks, paints, and other chemicals. It is also used in selected cleaning, fuel, antifreeze, and industrial processing applications.

Because Methanol is highly flammable and toxic, it should only be handled by trained personnel using suitable ventilation, protective equipment, safe storage practices, and the manufacturer's SDS. Methanol can be harmful through ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption, and severe poisoning can cause blindness or death.

Key Features

• High-Purity Methanol
• Clear & Colorless Liquid
• Excellent Solvent
• Completely Miscible with Water
• Fast Evaporation
• Useful Chemical Intermediate
• Suitable for Industrial Applications
• Useful in Laboratory Processes
• Available in Different Grades
• Consistent Performance

Applications / Uses

1. Chemical Industry

Methanol is an important raw material for manufacturing:

• Formaldehyde
• Acetic Acid
• Methyl Derivatives
• Resins
• Chemical Intermediates
• Various Industrial Chemicals

2. Solvent Applications

Used as a solvent in selected:

• Inks
• Paints
• Coatings
• Adhesives
• Resins
• Chemical Formulations
• Industrial Cleaning Processes

3. Laboratory Applications

Appropriate laboratory grades may be used for:

• Chemical Analysis
• Sample Preparation
• Chemical Synthesis
• Laboratory Cleaning
• Research & Development

The appropriate analytical grade should be selected where purity requirements are critical.

4. Fuel & Energy Applications

Methanol can be used in certain:

• Fuel Formulations
• Alternative Fuel Systems
• Fuel Processing Applications
• Specialized Heating/Fuel Applications

It is highly flammable, so fuel applications require purpose-designed equipment and appropriate safety controls.

5. Automotive & Industrial Applications

Depending on grade and formulation:

• Antifreeze Systems
• Windshield Washer Formulations
• De-icing Products
• Industrial Cleaning Products

Important Safety Information ⚠️

Methanol is a hazardous chemical and must be handled carefully.

• Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
• Toxic if swallowed.
• Harmful/toxic exposure can occur through inhalation and skin absorption.
• Severe poisoning can cause visual impairment/blindness and death.
• Keep away from heat, sparks, flames, and smoking.
• Use only with adequate ventilation.
• Avoid skin and eye contact.
• Do not intentionally inhale vapors.
• Keep the container tightly closed.
• Use appropriate chemical-resistant gloves, eye protection, and protective clothing.
• Keep away from children and unauthorized personnel.

CDC/NIOSH materials specifically warn that methanol can be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed and emphasize ventilation and avoidance of skin/vapor exposure.