Methanol Supply & Sourcing Guide
Methanol is a toxic and highly flammable chemical feedstock. A commercial inquiry should identify the accepted standard or contract specification and set limits for purity, water, ethanol, acidity, appearance, permanganate time and non-volatile matter according to the downstream process.
Specification checklist for the RFQ
- Methanol purity and water content
- Ethanol, acidity and non-volatile matter
- Appearance, colour and permanganate time
- Accepted contract or destination standard
Applications and end-use context
- Formaldehyde and acetic-acid production
- Fuel and gasoline blending where permitted
- MTO and petrochemical conversion
- Solvent and industrial chemical processing
Delivery structure and logistics
Bulk chemical tanker, coastal vessel, rail or road tank and ISO-tank movements require compatible materials, closed handling, vapour control and strict safety procedures. Tank cleanliness, previous cargo, terminal acceptance, inspection and dangerous-goods documentation must be agreed.
Prices shown on the site are public market references only. An executable indication depends on specification, origin, destination, Incoterm, freight, insurance and payment structure.
Documents and commercial inputs
- Accepted specification and recent COA
- SDS and transport classification
- Tank history and cleanliness certificate
- Quantity, laycan, terminal and inspection plan
How the inquiry is reviewed
Define product, grade, quantity, destination and timing.
Review specification, documents, logistics assumptions and compliance points.
Where appropriate, summarise possible sourcing or freight routes for the next commercial discussion.
Frequently asked questions
Is methanol price enough to compare offers?
No. Specification, origin, inspection, tank condition, freight, terminal cost and payment terms can materially change the offer.
Can methanol use any clean petroleum tank?
Compatibility cannot be assumed. Tank material, coating, previous cargo and terminal procedures require approval.
Submit a structured RFQ
Include the exact specification, quantity, destination, timing and delivery terms for a focused review.