Abstract
This specification covers methanol (99.85 % grade). The non-volatile matter, odor property, and color property shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed.
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1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers methanol (99.85 % grade).
1.2 The following applies to all specified limits in this standard; for purposes of determining conformance with this standard, an observed value or a calculated value shall be rounded off ???to the nearest unit??? in the last right-hand digit used in expressing the specification limit, in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E29.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 For specific hazard information and guidance, see the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet for materials listed in this specification.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D1209 Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
D1296 Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents and Diluents
D1353 Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter in Volatile Solvents for Use in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
D5386 Test Method for Color of Liquids Using Tristimulus Colorimetry
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E300 Practice for Sampling Industrial Chemicals
E346 Test Methods for Analysis of Methanol
U.S. Fed. Specification
PPP-C-2020 Federal Specification Packaging of Chemicals, Liquid, Dry, and Paste
Keywords
methanol; methyl alcohol;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 71.080.60 (Alcohols. Ethers); 87.060.30 (Solvents)
DOI: 10.1520/D1152-06R12
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