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Methanol Supplier & Exporter — 99.85% Purity Grade AA Methanol

CH₃OH Methyl Alcohol · Purity 99.85% Min

Refined methanol at 99.85% minimum purity with water below 0.1%, acetone below 0.003% and a permanganate time above 50 minutes — the analysis set that formaldehyde, acetic acid and MTBE plants qualify against. Seventeen properties reported to ASTM methods on a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, shipped in ISO tanks, drums or bulk parcel.

Bulk methanol (CH3OH) — 99.85% purity methyl alcohol for formaldehyde, MTBE and biodiesel production — B2B export supplier Raivaco Purity ≥ 99.85%

Supply capability at a glance

≥ 99.85%

Purity, wt%

≤ 0.1%

Water content

≥ 50 min

Permanganate time

Per batch

Certificate of Analysis

Physical Properties

Formula

CH₃OH

Molecular Weight

32.04 g/mol

CAS No.

67-56-1

Boiling Point

64.7 °C

Sp. Gravity 20/20

0.792 – 0.793

Flash Point

11 °C (closed cup)

Synonyms: Methyl Alcohol, Carbinol, Wood Alcohol, MeOH · EINECS 200-659-6 · UN 1230, Class 3 flammable liquid · Clear, colourless, volatile liquid, fully miscible with water. Toxic by inhalation, ingestion and skin contact.

Methanol — Full Technical Analysis

The seventeen properties reported on every batch certificate, each against its ASTM test method. Purity is calculated; everything else is measured.

Methanol technical specification by property, unit, ASTM test method and limit
PropertyUnitTest MethodSpecification
Puritywt%Calculated99.85 min
Water (H₂O)wt%ASTM E 2030.1 max
ColourPt-CoASTM D 12095 max
Carbonisable SubstancesPt-CoASTM E 3465 max
Specific Gravity 20/20 °CASTM D 8910.792 – 0.793
Acidity (as CH₃COOH)wt%ASTM D 16130.003 max
Alkalinity (as NH₃)wt%ASTM D 16140.003 max
HydrocarbonsASTM D 1722Passes test
Iron (Fe)wt ppmASTM D 10680.05 max
Chloridewt ppmASTM D 5120.2 max
Distillation Range°CASTM D 10781 max
Permanganate TimeminutesASTM D 136350 min
Acetonewt%ASTM E 3460.003 max
OdourASTM D 1296Non-residual
Non-Volatile Mattermg/100 mLASTM D 13532 max
AppearanceVisualClear, free from suspended matter
MiscibilityASTM D 1722Passes test

Values are the acceptance limits carried on the batch certificate. A 99.85% minimum purity with 0.1% maximum water is the Grade AA level; where your plant works to a different works standard, send it with the enquiry and we will confirm conformity before shipment.

Bespoke Supply

Working to your own methanol works standard?

If none of the grades above matches your target chemistry, fineness, or packaging, tell us your requirements — we produce custom grades to your exact specification.

Applications

Methanol is a building block before it is a fuel — roughly two thirds of world demand is chemical synthesis, the rest energy.

Formaldehyde

The single largest outlet — feedstock for resins and adhesives.

Acetic Acid

Carbonylation feedstock for acetates, PTA and vinyl acetate.

MTBE & Fuel Ethers

Octane-boosting gasoline blend components.

Biodiesel (FAME)

Transesterification of vegetable oils and animal fats.

Olefins (MTO / MTP)

Route to ethylene and propylene from methanol.

Solvents & Extraction

Process solvent in pharmaceuticals, paints and adhesives.

Gas Hydrate Inhibition

Injected in gas pipelines to suppress hydrate formation.

DME & Fuel Blending

Dimethyl ether production and direct fuel blending.

Wastewater Denitrification

Carbon source for biological nitrogen removal.

Packaging, Logistics & Trading Terms

How we load, certify and ship bulk methanol. Terms can be adapted by agreement — tell us what your operation needs.

Minimum Order Quantity
1 × 20 ft ISO tank (approx. 20 MT). Larger parcels by bulk vessel. Drummed trial quantities available for qualification.
Packaging
ISO tank container, 200 L / 160 kg net steel drums, or bulk parcel. Drums are new, nitrogen-blanketed and sealed.
Incoterms & Loading Ports
EXW, FOB, CFR and CIF (Incoterms® 2020). Standard loading at Bandar Abbas and Bandar Imam Khomeini; other ports by arrangement.
Quality Certification
Batch-specific CoA with every shipment covering purity, water, acidity, permanganate time, acetone and non-volatile matter to ASTM methods. SGS / Bureau Veritas inspection at buyer’s cost.
Lead Time
7–14 days for standard grades after order confirmation; 15–25 days when new drums or dedicated tank capacity have to be scheduled.
Storage & Handling
Store in a cool, well-ventilated, earthed and bonded area away from oxidisers and ignition sources. Methanol is a flammable liquid (UN 1230, Class 3) and is toxic by inhalation, ingestion and skin absorption. Its flame is nearly invisible in daylight. A Safety Data Sheet ships with every consignment.

Certificate of Analysis

A batch-specific CoA is issued with every shipment. Third-party inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas or an inspector of your choice can be arranged at the buyer’s cost.

Ready to quote

Send us your grade, tonnage, destination port and packaging and we will return a firm FOB/CFR/CIF price with lead time.

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Methanol — Frequently Asked Questions

What purity is your methanol?
Purity is 99.85% minimum by calculation, with water at 0.1% maximum by ASTM E 203. Acidity as acetic acid and alkalinity as ammonia are both 0.003% maximum, acetone is 0.003% maximum, iron is 0.05 ppm maximum and chloride is 0.2 ppm maximum. That is the Grade AA purity level.
Why does permanganate time matter?
It is the sensitive test for oxidisable trace impurities that no single assay catches. A methanol that passes purity on paper but fails permanganate time will carry aldehydes or other reducing species that poison a formaldehyde catalyst. Ours is specified at 50 minutes minimum to ASTM D 1363 and reported on every certificate.
How is methanol packed and shipped?
In 20 ft ISO tank containers of approximately 20 MT, in new 200 L (160 kg net) steel drums, or as a bulk parcel for larger tonnages. Drums are nitrogen-blanketed and sealed. Loading is normally at Bandar Abbas or Bandar Imam Khomeini; other ports by arrangement.
What safety documentation do you supply?
A full Safety Data Sheet accompanies every consignment and a copy can be sent in advance for your plant approval process. Methanol ships as UN 1230, Class 3 flammable liquid, packing group II, and is toxic by inhalation, ingestion and skin absorption — handling procedures are set out in the SDS.
How should methanol be stored?
In a cool, well-ventilated area, in earthed and bonded containers, away from oxidising agents, acids and every ignition source. Keep containers tightly closed — methanol is hygroscopic and picks up water from humid air, which is the specification most often lost in storage rather than in transit.
What is the minimum order quantity for methanol?
One 20 ft ISO tank, approximately 20 MT. Drummed trial quantities can be arranged so you can qualify the material in your own process before committing to a full order, and larger requirements ship as a bulk parcel.

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