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Methanol (CH3OH)

What is Methanol(CH3OH)? 

Methanol (CH3OH) is a chemical and the simplest alcohol, It is a light, volatile, colourless, flammable liquid with a distinctive alcoholic odour similar to that of ethanol.

Uses of Methanol(CH3OH)  

Methanol and its derivative products such as ascetic acid and formaldehyde created via chemical reactions are used as base materials in acrylic plastic; synthetic fabrics and fibers used to make clothing; adhesives, paint, and plywood used in construction; and as a chemical agent in pharmaceuticals and agrichemicals.

Is Methanol (CH3OH) Dangerous?  

Methanol is highly flammable. Its vapours are slightly heavier than air, can travel and ignite. Methanol fires should be extinguished with dry chemical

Direct exposure to methanol should be avoided, as methanol can be harmful if swallowed, absorbed through the skin, or inhaled. Ingestion of as little as one to four ounces can cause irreversible injury to the nervous system, blindness or even death

PRODUCTS FOUND FOR Methanol (CH3OH)