Methanol

Methanol – Essential Solvent & Industrial Chemical

Methanol is a clear liquid used in lots of industries. People use it as a solvent, fuel additive, or to make other chemicals. It works well in factories and labs. You’ll see it in energy plants, drug manufacturing, and production lines.

In Australia, many businesses use this chemical because it’s clean, reliable, and not too expensive. It helps in making fuel, plastics, and even in cleaning dirty water.

What Is It?

Methanol is also called methyl alcohol or wood alcohol. It’s the simplest type of alcohol with the formula CH₃OH. It’s light, burns easily, and smells like regular alcohol but a bit sweeter. Big factories make it by mixing carbon monoxide and hydrogen with a catalyst. The result is a clean product that works in many ways.

Because it dissolves things well and doesn’t freeze easily, methanol shows up in antifreeze, biodiesel, and in making formaldehyde and other chemicals.

Common Uses for Methanol

• In fuel, it helps petrol burn better and cuts down on smoke.

• In chemical plants, it helps make things like formaldehyde and acetic acid.

• In water treatment, it helps clean water by feeding bacteria that remove bad stuff.

• Drug companies use it to make medicine.

• It’s also used in paint, plastics, adhesives, and pesticides because it mixes well with other chemicals.

Why Choose Pascom?

Pascom supplies methanol across Australia. You can get it in drums, big containers, or full truckloads. We deliver on time and help you pick what works best for you. If you want a quote, click here.

How to Handle Methanol Safely

Methanol burns easily and is toxic. Don’t breathe it in or drink it. Always use gloves and goggles. Keep it away from fire and heat. Use it where there’s fresh air.

For full safety details, you can get the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Need Methanol in Australia?

Pascom can help. We deliver all over Australia and offer good prices on methanol. Contact us here to get a quote or ask a question.

Quick Facts

• CAS Number: 67-56-1

• Look: Clear, colourless

• Smell: Sweet, like alcohol

• Purity: 99.85% or higher

• Mixes with water: Yes

• Boils at: 64.7°C

• Density: 0.7918 g/cm³ at 20°C

• Fire risk: High, flash point at 11°C

Safety Basics

• Danger: Toxic, can cause blindness or death if swallowed or breathed in.

• Use: Always wear gloves and eye protection.

• Store: Keep in a cool, dry place, away from fire.

• Disposal: Follow the rules, don’t dump it anywhere.