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Methanol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Methanol fuel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Methanol has been proposed as a fuel for internal combustion and other engines, mainly in combination with gasoline. Methanol fuel has received less attention than ethanol fuel as an alternative to...
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The Methanol Institute (MI) and its research arm, the Methanol Foundation, represent the global methanol industry. Our mission is to expand markets for the use of methanol as a chemical commodity building block, a hydrogen carrier for fuel cell applications, and an alternative fuel. ... Voice of the Global Methanol Industry...
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The primary toxic effect of methanol is exerted upon the nervous system, particularly the optic nerves and possibly the retina. The condition can progress to permanent blindness. Ingestion: Ingestion may cause serious poisoning with effects similar to those of inhalation and absorption through the skin.
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Click here for more information on current and historical methanol prices. ... Methanol Supply, Distribution and Marketing ... For Methanol Safety and Technical Information, click here.
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Synonyms: Wood alcohol; methanol; carbinol ; CAS No.: 67-56-1 ; Molecular Weight: 32.04 ; Chemical Formula: CH3OH ; Product Codes:; ... Methyl Alcohol (Methanol) Oral rat LD50: 5628 mg/kg; inhalation rat LC50: 64000 ppm/4H; skin rabbit LD50: 15800 mg/kg; Irritation data-standard Draize test: skin, rabbit:
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This page provides free information about methanol ... 4 definitions for methanol ... methanol \methanol\ n. (Chem.) The simplest alcohol of the paraffin series, CH3.OH; methyl alcohol. Called also wood alcohol. It is used as an antifreeze solvent, as a fuel, and as a denaturant for ethyl alcohol.
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Acute (short-term) exposure of humans to methanol by inhalation or ingestion may result in visual disturbances, such as blurred or dimness of vision, leading to blindness. Neurological damage, specifically permanent motor dysfunction, may also result.
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