Methanol
Technology
Low Pressure, Low temperature Technology from ICI, U.K.
Capacity
GNFC produces approximately 1,85,000 MTPA of Methanol and is the largest manufacturer of Methanol in the Country. The product conforms to the highest purity grade of ‘US Federal AA’.
| ITEM | LIMIT | ANALYSIS METHOD |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear and free of suspended matter | IMPCA 003-98 |
| Purity % W/T on dry basis | min. 99.85 | IMPCA 001-02 |
| Colour Pt-Co | max. 5 | ASTM D 1209-05 |
| Water % W/W | max. 0.1 | ASTM E 1064-05 |
| Distillation range at 760 mm Hg | max. 1.0°C to include 64.6°C ± 0.1°C | ASTM D 1078-05 |
| Specific Gravity 20°C / 20°C | 0.791 - 0.793 | ASTM D 4052-02 |
| Potassium Permanganate time test 15°C minutes | min. 60 | ASTM D 1363-06 |
| Carbonizable substances (Sulphuric Acid Wash Test) Pt-Co scale | max. 30 | ASTM E 346-03 |
| Ethanol mg/kg | max. 50 | IMPCA 001-02 |
| Chloride as Cl mg/kg | max. 0.5 | IMPCA 002-98 |
| Sulphur mg/kg | max. 0.5 | ASTM D 3961-98 |
| Hydrocarbons | pass test | ASTM D 1722-04 |
| Carbonilic Compound as Acetone mg/kg | max. 30 | ASTM E 346-94 |
| Acidity as Acetic Acid mg/kg | max. 30 | ASTM D 1613-06 |
| Total Iron mg/kg | max. 0.1 | ASTM E 394-04 |
| Non volatile matter mg/1,000 ml | max. 8 | ASTM D 1353-03 |
| CAS No. | 67-56-1 | |
| U.N.No. | 1230 |
Uses
- Acetic Acid
- Pentaerythritol
- D.M.T.
- Chloromethanes
- Synthetic Resins
- Refrigerants
- Paper Treatment
- Insecticides
- Formaldehyde
- MTBE
- Methyl Methacrylate
- Methyl Methacrylate
- Organic Derivatives
- Moulding Material
- Pesticides
- Disinfectant
- Hexamine
- TAME
- Methyl Amines
- Di Methyl Amines
- Paints
- Fumigant for Foodgrains
- Tanning
- Coolant for Automotive and Aircraft Engines
Packaging and Supply
Supplied in MS/SS Tanker loads, having explosive license.
Ex-GNFC Works, Bharuch.
