METHYL ALCOHOL- ▸ Chemical feedstock: Raw material for formaldehyde, acetic acid, and MTBE
- ▸ Industrial solvent: Solvent for inks, resins, adhesives, and dyes
- ▸ Fuel and energy: Fuel, fuel additive, and biodiesel transesterification reagent
- ▸ Antifreeze and denaturant: Freeze-point depressant and alcohol denaturant
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
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Transport classification per the UN Model Regulations / 49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table. Confirm against the grade-specific SDS (Section 14) before shipping.
⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to Methanol, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Methanol (CAS 67-56-1, CH3OH) is a primary industrial alcohol and chemical feedstock. It is used as a solvent for inks, resins, adhesives, and dyes, as an antifreeze and denaturant, as a fuel and fuel additive, and as the feedstock for formaldehyde, acetic acid, MTBE, and methyl methacrylate.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 200-659-6
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Regulatory restriction status
Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) (CAS 67-56-1) appears on the regulatory list(s) below. This is public regulatory information about the substance — not a statement about any specific supplier’s material, and not a safety claim. Confirm the current status for your jurisdiction and intended use.
- California Proposition 65: listed for reproductive toxicity, listed 16 Mar 2012. A California Proposition 65 warning applies (see the warning above).
- REACH Restriction (Annex XVII), entry 69: specific EU uses/conditions of the substance are restricted.
Sources: ECHA Candidate List / Annex XIV / Annex XVII (echa.europa.eu); U.S. EPA TSCA; UN Stockholm Convention / EU POPs Regulation; California OEHHA Proposition 65 list. Retrieved 2026-07-13.
Solutions Using This Product
Process-solution guides on this site that specify this chemistry:
- Biological Nutrient Removal — Denitrification Carbon Source (Water Treatment)
- Glycols & Methanol for Hydrate & Gas Dehydration (Oil, Gas & Mining)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is methanol used for?
Methanol (MeOH, CAS 67-56-1, CH3OH) is a primary industrial alcohol and feedstock. It is the raw material for formaldehyde, acetic acid, MTBE, and methyl methacrylate; a solvent for inks, resins, adhesives, and dyes; a fuel, fuel additive, and biodiesel transesterification reagent; and an antifreeze and alcohol denaturant. RawSource supplies it in bulk.
What is the chemical formula and identity of methanol?
Methanol is CH3OH (formula CH4O), CAS 67-56-1, the simplest saturated monohydric alcohol. It is also called methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, and MeOH. It classifies under HS 2905.11. RawSource distributes it as an industrial-grade solvent and chemical feedstock.
Is methanol an alcohol?
Yes. Methanol is the simplest alcohol — a one-carbon saturated monohydric alcohol (CH3OH). It is chemically distinct from ethanol (the alcohol in beverages) and is used strictly as an industrial solvent, fuel, and chemical feedstock, not for consumption.
What HS code and UN number apply to methanol?
Methanol classifies under HS 2905.11 (methanol/methyl alcohol) and is assigned UN 1230 (METHANOL) for transport. RawSource ships methanol in drums, totes, and bulk in compliance with applicable DOT/IMDG requirements, with full shipping documentation per load.
What is the cost of bulk methanol?
Methanol is a globally traded commodity, so bulk pricing moves with the market and depends on volume, packaging, and delivery point. We do not list spot pricing — request a bulk quote and RawSource will return current pricing with a CoA and SDS.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Methanol (Methyl Alcohol)?
Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) (CAS 67-56-1) is subject to U.S. TSCA Inventory requirements; supplying it into the EU requires valid REACH registration ((EC) No 1907/2006). RawSource cannot verify a third-party supplier's registrations — buyers should require documented TSCA and REACH compliance for their jurisdiction and volume (EC 200-659-6).