Methanol which is also referred to as wood alcohol is a light, volatile, colorless, and flammable liquid that has an odor. It is known to be effective in dissolving substances, and it has numerous applications in industries and chemical processing.
It is widely employed in the manufacturing of formaldehyde, acetic acid and other chemicals.
Offers outstanding wetting of resins, dyes and inks so that they mix well and have stability.
Used as a fuel or fuel extender in internal combustion engines and in biodiesel formulations.
Provides a cleaner burning fuel as compared to gasoline while at the same time increasing its power output.
Used in antifreeze and windshield washer fluids.
Decreases the freezing point and increases the boiling point of the liquid so that it works properly in both high and low conditions.
Applied in the extraction and purification of active pharmaceutical ingredients through solvent extraction.
Methanol is stored and transported in steel drums, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles or in bulk tanks.