What are the different grades of methanol?

Methanol is available commercially in various purity grades. Commercial methanol is generally classified according to ASTM purity grades A and AA. Both grade A and grade AA purity are 99.85% methanol by weight. Grade “AA” methanol contains trace amounts of ethanol as well.

How much methanol can I transport?

Maximum quantities of methanol transported by air are 1 L per package for cargo on passenger-carrying aircraft or passenger-carrying railcar (US) and 60 L per package on cargo- only aircraft (ICAO/IATA 305, US 49 CFR 172.101 table/methanol).

Does methanol need to be stored in a flammable cabinet?

Do not store methanol totes, drums, or cans indoors or in your home. Storage requires precautions for flammable loading, fire-safe storage, ventilation, spill containment, spill cleanup, and fire suppression. Never use mouth suction to siphon-transfer methanol.

Does methanol expire?

Store methanol vials in a cool, dry environment, away from VOC sources. Methanol vials should not be stored for longer than 3 months. If the storage environment is potentially compromised, storage time should be less than 3 months.

Where can I find methanol safety data sheets?

Methanol Safety Data Sheets. Methanex provides technical information and safety data sheets to address important aspects of methanol safe handling and usage. Safety Data Sheets are available in PDF format by clicking on the links below.

What is the CAS number for methanol?

This material contains Methanol (CAS# 67-56-1, > 99%),which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373. Clean Air Act: CAS# 67-56-1 is listed as a hazardous air pollutant (HAP).

Is methanol a hazardous substance?

Methanol Version 1.7 Revision Date: 10/14/2014 MSDS Number: 100000002748 2 / 20 Methanol Hazard pictograms : Signal word : Danger Hazard statements : H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H351 Suspected of causing cancer.

What are the side effects of methanol?

Skin Contact:Methanol is moderately irritating to the skin. Methanol can be absorbed through the skin and harmful effects have been reported by this route of entry. Effects are similar to those described in “inhalation.” Eye Contact: Methanol is a mild to moderate eye irritant.