Grade AA / IMPCA
Purity ≥ 99.85%
Standard traded methanol
Chemicals & Petrochemicals
HS 2905
- 99.85% min purity
- IMPCA reference specification
- Flammable and toxic: DG shipping
Chemicals & Petrochemicals · Petrochemicals
Methanol: purity, bulk and packed supply
Liquid petrochemical feedstock for formaldehyde, acetic acid and fuels. Methanol is a basic petrochemical used to make formaldehyde, acetic acid, olefins and fuel blends, and as a solvent.
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Product overview
Methanol is a basic petrochemical used to make formaldehyde, acetic acid, olefins and fuel blends, and as a solvent.
It is flammable and toxic, and is traded by purity in bulk tankers, ISO tanks or drums.
- HS heading
- 2905
- Category
- Chemicals & Petrochemicals
- Product group
- Petrochemicals
- Commonly sourced from
- Saudi Arabia, Oman, Trinidad and Tobago, New Zealand
- Trade types
- Import, Bulk
- Typical shipping
- Containers (FCL), ISO tank containers
Grades and standards
The grades most often specified in international trade. Name the standard as well as the grade.
Fuel grade
Per fuel specification
Blending and fuel uses
Specifications
What buyers usually specify, with common examples. Confirmed values come from the supplier for each requirement.
| Purity | For example 99.85% minimum, often against the IMPCA specification |
|---|---|
| Form | Liquid |
| Packaging | Bulk chemical tankers, ISO tanks or drums |
| Documents | SDS, certificate of analysis |
| Transport | Dangerous goods (flammable, toxic) |
| HS heading | 2905 (confirm the full tariff code for your exact product and destination) |
Commonly sourced from
Market information, not confirmed availability.
Saudi ArabiaCountry guide
- OmanSourcing origin
- Trinidad and TobagoSourcing origin
- New ZealandSourcing origin
No verified supplier listings are published for this product yet. Request it and TP4 works on the requirement directly.
Where it is used
- Formaldehyde & resinsLargest downstream use.
- ChemicalsAcetic acid, MTBE and olefins.
- Fuel & solventsBlending and solvent applications.
Quality checks
- 1Purity
- 2Water content
- 3Acetone and ethanol
- 4Colour and appearance
- 5Permanganate time
Documents
- SDS
- Certificate of analysis
- Dangerous goods declaration
- Quantity certificate
Packaging and shipping
- Bulk chemical tankers
- ISO tanks
- Drums and IBCs
Shipping modes for chemicals & petrochemicals
Containers (FCL)ISO tank containersChemical tankersBulk vessel
Delivery terms decide who books the freight. Buying FOB or FCA? TP4 can coordinate the freight on your side. Buying CFR or CIF? The supplier books it and TP4 keeps the documents aligned.
Plan logisticsWhat moves the price
TP4 does not publish prices: they change with the market and depend on your exact requirement. These are the factors behind every quote.
- 01Regional methanol market
- 02Feedstock costs
- 03Packaging
- 04DG freight
- 05Volume
Before you request methanol
Have these ready and the first conversation becomes a quote, not a list of questions.
- Purity and specification
- Packaging
- Quantity
- Discharge port and storage
- Inspection
Methanol: frequently asked questions
What is IMPCA?
An industry reference specification widely used to define methanol quality in trade.
How is methanol shipped?
In bulk chemical tankers for large volumes, or ISO tanks, drums and IBCs for smaller lots.
Is methanol dangerous goods?
Yes, it is flammable and toxic, with strict packaging and labelling rules.
What is checked at loading?
Purity, water content and quantity, usually by an independent inspector.
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