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Typical Uses
- Though commonly used as a performance fuel or fuel additive, it also acts as a precursor for formaldehyde and acetic acid, and various chemical derivates.
- Other uses include biofuel production and as a solvent for paint/plastics.
Other names
Methyl alcohol
Properties
- Methanol is a clear, colourless, highly volatile liquid with a strong alcoholic odour and flash point of 9.7° C.
- It is miscible with water, ethanol, acetone, diethyl ether, benzene and chloroform.
Packaging Types
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