Methanol: a buyer's guide
Key data
| Name | Methanol |
|---|---|
| Also called | Methyl alcohol, MeOH |
| CAS number | 67-56-1 |
| UN number | UN1230 |
| Hazard class | 3 (6.1) |
| Formats | Drum, IBC, ISO tank, Bulk |
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What methanol is, in plain terms
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Grades buyers actually ask for
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Documents to ask for
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Packaging and lead times
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Storage and handling
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What goes wrong
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