Chemical / Petrochemical Grade
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Petro Stellar supplies high purity Methanol suitable for a wide range of chemical, petrochemical and industrial applications, in accordance with the latest international reference specifications — IMPCA Methanol Reference Specifications Version 10 – 25 October 2024.
Sourced from reputable producers with a reliable and flexible supply chain.
Meets international reference standards with strict quality control.
Low emissions and essential feedstock for a sustainable future.
| Test / Property | Unit | Specification (Limit) | Test Method | Typical Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purity (on dry basis) | wt% (min) | 99.85 | IMPCA 001-14 | 99.98 |
| Specific gravity (20/20 °C) | - | 0.7910 – 0.7930 | ASTM D4052 | 0.7928 |
| Water | wt% (max) | 0.100 | ASTM E1064 | 0.0078 |
| Ethanol | mg/kg (max) | 50 | IMPCA 001-14 | <10 |
| Acetone | mg/kg (max) | 30 | IMPCA 001-14 | <10 |
| TMA (Trimethylamine) | µg/kg (max) | Optional (Max 40) | ASTM E346 | <25 |
| Total Iron | mg/kg (max) | 0.10 | ASTM E394 | <0.02 |
| Chloride | mg/kg (max) | 0.50 | ASTM D512 | <0.02 |
| Sulphur | mg/kg (max) | 0.50 | ASTM D5453 | <0.5 |
| Acidity (as acetic acid) | wt% (max) | 0.0030 | ASTM D1613 | 0.0011 |
| Alkalinity (as ammonia) | mg/kg (max) | 1 | ASTM D1067 | 1 |
| Permanganate time @ 15 °C | minutes (min) | 60 | ASTM D1363 | >60 |
| Distillation range at 760 mm Hg | °C | Max 1.0 to include 64.6 ± 0.1 | ASTM D1078 | 0.3 |
| Color (Pt-Co) | Pt-Co (max) | 5 | ASTM D1209 | <5 |
| Carbonyl (APHA) | Pt-Co (max) | 30 | ASTM E346 | below 30 APHA |
| Hydrocarbons (Miscibility) | - | Pass test | ASTM D1722 | Passes |
| Odor | - | Non-residual odor | ASTM D1296 | Non-residual odor |
| Appearance | - | Clear and free of suspended matter | IMPCA 001-14 | Clear and free |
| Non-volatile Matter | mg/1000 mL (max) | 8 | ASTM D1353 | <5 |
| Flash Point (Closed Cup) | °C (min) | 11 | ASTM D93 | — |
| Boiling Point @ 101.3 kPa | °C | 64.5 – 65.5 | ASTM D1078 | — |
