Methanol
Used in therman insulation and building construction.
| PROPERTY* | UNITS | LIMIT | METHOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity | % Wt. | Min 99.85 | IMPCA 001-02 |
| Appearance | Clear and free of suspended matter | IMPCA 003-98 | |
| Acetone | Mg / Kg | Max 30 | IMPCA 001-02 |
| Colour | Pt. Co | Max 5 | ASTM D1209-05 |
| Water % W/W | Max 0.1 | ASTM E1064-05 | |
| Distillation Range (760mm Hg) | °C | Max 1.0 to include 64.6 ± 0.1 | ASTM D1078-05 |
| Specific Gravity | D20/20 | 0.791 - 0.193 | ASTM D4052-02 |
| Potassium Permanganate at 15 °C | Minutes | Min 60 | ASTM D1363-06 |
| Ethanol | Mg / Kg | Max 50 | IMPCA 001-02 |
| Chloride as CI | Mg / Kg | Max 0.5 | IMPCA 002-98 |
| Sulphur | Mg / Kg | Max 0.5 | ASTM D3961-98 |
| Hydrocarbons | Pass Test | ASTM D1722-04 | |
| Carbonisable Substances | Pt. Co | Max 30 | ASTM E346-03 |
| Acidity as Acetic Acid | Mg / Kg | Max 30 | ASTM D1613-06 |
| Total Iron | Mg / Kg | Max 0.1 | ASTM E394-04 |
| Non-Volatile Matter | Mg / 1000 ml | Max 8 | ASTM D1353-03 |
