METHANOL
SALES SPECIFICATION
Test Description Test Method Unit of Measure Specification
Appearance Visual Clear
Specific Density @ 20/20°C ASTM D 4052 2 Kg/l 0.791 to 0.793
Colour ASTM D 1209 Pt/Co Max 5
Distillation
IBP ASTM D 1078 °C Max Range
1.0°C including
64.6±0.1°C
DP ASTM D 1078 °C
Range 0.1°C
Purity on Dry Basis GC % Weight Min 99.85
Acetone Content GC Mg/kg Max 30
Ethanol GC Mg/kg Max 50
Water Content ASTM D 1064 % Weight Max 0.1
Hydrocarbons ASTM D 1722 Visual Pass Test
Carbon Sable Substances ASTM E 346 Pt/Co Max 30
Acidity as Acetic Acid ASTM D 1613 Mg/kg Max 30
Total Iron ASTM E 394 Mg/kg Max 0.1
Non-Volatile Matter ASTM D 1353 Mg/1000ml Max 8
Odour ASTM D 1296 #
PTT at 15°C ASTM D 1363 Minutes 60 Min
Chloride as Cl UOP 779 Mg/kg Max 0.5

Comments: Physical properties are not monitored constantly.
Issue of revision date: 21.10.2020

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