Methanol – Kharg Petrochemical Company

Kharg Petrochemical Company (KPC) is a prominent producer of high-grade Methanol, meeting the growing global demand for this essential petrochemical building block. KPC Methanol is manufactured to strict quality specifications and is supplied to international markets, primarily in Asia, including China and India.

Main Applications:

  • Formaldehyde production (resins, plastics, coatings)
  • Acetic acid & MTBE production
  • Fuel blending & biodiesel
  • Pharmaceuticals & fine chemicals

The product is tested in accordance with international standards, ensuring reliable performance, environmental safety, and long-term storage stability. KPC’s advanced production technology and efficient logistics network guarantee a consistent and sustainable supply of methanol for global industries.

Technical Specifications

Test ASTM Method Result
Purity wt% min E-346 99.85
Water wt% max E-1064 0.1
Acetone & Aldehyde wt% max D-1612 0.003
Ethanol wt% max E-346 0.004
Specific Gravity @ 20/20°C max D-4052 0.7928
Acetone wt% max E-346 0.002
Permanganate Time D-1363 > 60 min
Non-Volatile Matter D-1353 < 8 mg/1000 ml
Distillation Range D-1078 ≤ 1°C incl. 64.6°C ±0.1°C
Color (Pt-Co Scale) max D-1209 5
Carbonizable max E-346 30
pH max D-1293 7.5
Iron ppm max D-1068 0.1
Chloride ppm max D-512 0.2
Appearance D-1296 Clear, no suspended matter
Odor D-1296 Characteristic, non-residual
Miscibility D-1722 Passes Test
Acidity as CH₃COOH % max D-1613 0.003
Alkalinity as NH₃ % max D-1614 0.003
Hydrocarbons D-1722 Passes Test
Sulfur ppm max D-5623 0.2
TMA ppb max E-346 50
Technical Data Sheet – Methanol