Polypropylene tanks by Bailiff Enterprises · Willis, Texas936-228-1520
Methanol (CH3OH, CAS 67-56-1) is a clear, colorless, flammable liquid with a specific gravity of about 0.79, a boiling point of 149°F (65°C) and a flash point of about 52°F (11°C). It is toxic if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Methanol is a building block for formaldehyde, acetic acid and olefins, and is used in biodiesel production, windshield washer fluid, fuel blending and as a carbon source for wastewater denitrification. Use the compatibility ratings to choose the right tank resin, fittings and gaskets.
Safety data: Methanol Safety Data Sheet (SDS) – Methanex
HDPE is the most economical tank material for Methanol, rated Excellent. Polypropylene, PVDF (Kynar®) and nylon are also rated Good or better. Rated Fair (contact us before use): Viton® gaskets.
How Methanol works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.
| Material | Relative cost | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HDPE | $ | |
| Polypropylene | $$ | |
| Nylon | $$$ | |
| PVDF (Kynar®) | $$$$ |
How Methanol works with the plastics used for tank fittings.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | |
| PVC | |
| CPVC | |
| Polypropylene | |
| PVDF |
How Methanol works with gasket and O-ring materials.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| Buna-N | |
| EPDM | |
| Viton® |
Storing this chemical in polypropylene?
Polypropylene tanks from 25 to 6,000 gallons with polypropylene fittings installed. Confirm concentration and temperature with us before you order.
Send the chemical, concentration, temperature and size. We’ll match the tank and fittings and send a quote.