Product Category: Industrial Solvents / Mining & Process Chemicals
Chemical Name: Methanol
Alternative Names: Methyl Alcohol / Wood Alcohol
CAS Number: 67-56-1
Chemical Formula: CH₃OH
Molecular Weight: 32.04 g/mol
Appearance: Clear, colourless, volatile liquid
Product Overview
Methanol is a highly versatile industrial alcohol used as a solvent, chemical intermediate, fuel component and process raw material across numerous industries.
It is widely used in coatings, adhesives, industrial cleaning, chemical synthesis and manufacturing.
Typical Technical Properties
| Property | Typical Reference |
| SKU | MCS-M4 |
| Appearance | Clear, colourless liquid |
| Purity | Technical grade is supplier dependent |
| Density at 20°C | Approx. 0.79 g/cm³ |
| Boiling Point | Approx. 64.7°C |
| Flash Point | Approx. 11–12°C |
| Formula | CH₃OH |
| CAS Number | 67-56-1 |
| Solubility | Completely miscible with water |
Technical grades vary. For example, South African Sasol Technical Grade is marketed at 98.5% mass purity, while higher-purity international technical specifications can exceed 99.8%. The supplied Mining Chemicals SA COA should therefore control the stated purity.
Applications
- Industrial solvents
- Paints and coatings
- Adhesives
- Chemical synthesis
- Formaldehyde manufacturing
- Industrial detergents
- Fuel and energy applications
- Resin manufacture
- General process chemistry
Key Benefits
- Excellent solvent performance
- Rapid evaporation
- Water miscible
- Important chemical feedstock
- Broad industrial application range
Storage & Safety
Highly flammable and toxic.
Methanol can cause severe health effects through ingestion, inhalation or skin exposure.
Store in approved flammable-liquid storage areas and use appropriate PPE and ventilation.
