Methyl Hydrate is used to thin Shellac based products only. It is used as a fuel for alcohol stoves.

It can dissolve most types of inks, gums, lipstick, crayons and many other stains. It is used also as a fondue fuel. It cleans windows, when mixed with water.

Methanol is a high-purity, industrial-grade chemical used primarily in the organic chemical industry. It functions as a solvent, fuel, antifreeze, and chemical feedstock. Specific construction-related uses include functioning as a cleaner for painting equipment, a thinner for certain paint products, and as a de-icing agent to prevent frozen fuel lines in equipment during winter. It can also serve as a primer fuel for lamps, heaters, blow torches, and for blending into windshield washer fluids and fuel treatment products.

This product is a standalone liquid chemical and is not indicated to be used as part of a system with other coatings or construction materials in the TDS. However, it may be used in conjunction with paint systems for thinning and cleaning purposes.

• Paint thinner and equipment cleaner
• Fuel system antifreeze (gas line de-icing)
• Primer fuel for lanterns and heaters
• Windshield washer fluid component
• Additive in fuel treatments

• Purity: ≥ 99.85%
• Boiling Point: 64.6°C
• Melting Point: -97.8°C
• Vapour Pressure (at 200°C): 96.0 mmHg
• Vapour Density (Air = 1): 1.11
• Specific Gravity (20/20°C): 0.791–0.793
• Refractive Index: 1.3290
• Heat of Vaporization: 262.8 cal/g
• Permanganate Time (Oxidation Stability): 60 minutes at 150°C
• Solubility: Completely soluble in water, alcohol, and ether

• Flammability: Highly flammable. Must be stored away from ignition sources.
• Toxicity: Can be fatal if ingested. Not for human consumption.
• Handling: Use in accordance with safety standards and consult the Methanol MSDS for detailed protective measures.
• UV Stability: Not specified; typically not UV stable.
• Environmental Limits: While specific humidity and temperature ranges for application are not detailed, care should be taken due to its flammable nature and low boiling point.
• Coverage & Thickness: Not applicable for this solvent material as it is not applied as a coating or patching product.

This methanol product is primarily supportive in construction settings where cleaning, thinning, or de-icing is required, rather than as a direct coating or structural material.