Where to buy Methanol in the UAE: Hazchem Chemicals LLC supplies Industrial Grade Methanol (Methyl Alcohol, CH₃OH, CAS 67-56-1, UN 1230) at ≥99.8% purity from its stock in Jurf 2, Ajman. Orders ship in UN-approved 200 L drums, 1000 L IBC tanks or bulk tankers to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and every other emirate, with export to the GCC. Every batch comes with a Certificate of Analysis. For regulated industrial use only. Quotes: info@hazchem.ae · +971 6 520 5127.
Choose How You Buy Methanol
All packaging is UN-approved and labelled for Class 3, UN 1230. Pick the format that matches your consumption and handling equipment.
Drums
200 L UN-approved steel drums
- Best forWorkshops, labs, small plants
- HandlingPallet / drum trolley
- TurnoverStandard industrial orders
IBC Tanks
1000 L intermediate bulk containers
- Best forManufacturers, blenders
- HandlingForklift, earthed draw-off
- TurnoverMedium-scale, regular use
Bulk Tanker
Delivered into your storage tank
- Best forPetrochemical & large users
- HandlingOffloaded to earthed tank
- TurnoverScheduled loads
Evaluating a new supplier? Ask for a sample and its COA before you place a bulk order.
Methanol vs Ethanol: Know What You're Buying
Both are clear alcohols that look and smell alike, but they are not interchangeable. Check your application needs methanol before you order.
| Methanol (CH₃OH) | Ethanol (C₂H₅OH) | |
|---|---|---|
| CAS number | 67-56-1 | 64-17-5 |
| Toxicity | Highly toxic, swallowing can be fatal | Low toxicity, food and pharma grades exist |
| Permitted use | Industrial use only | Food, pharma, cosmetics and industry |
| Typical use | Chemical feedstock, fuels, industrial solvent | Sanitisers, pharma, food, cosmetics |
| Boiling point | 64.7°C | 78.4°C |
| UN number | UN 1230 (Class 3, PG II) | UN 1170 (Class 3, PG II) |
Who Buys Methanol in the UAE
Methanol is one of the world's most widely traded commodity chemicals. These are the buyers we most often quote for.
Petrochemicals and chemical manufacturing
Chemical plants and resin producers
Feedstock for formaldehyde, acetic acid, MTBE, DME and downstream intermediates for plastics, resins and adhesives.
Fuel blending and biodiesel
Fuel blenders and biodiesel producers
Oxygenate in fuel blends, and the reactant in transesterification of vegetable oils and fats into biodiesel (FAME).
Paints, coatings and inks
Paint, ink and adhesive manufacturers
Fast-evaporating polar solvent for paints, varnishes, shellac, inks, resins and adhesives.
Oil and gas
Oilfield, pipeline and offshore operators
Gas hydrate inhibition in pipelines and gas processing, and antifreeze and de-icing formulations.
Laboratories and QC
Industrial labs and R&D
Extraction medium, reagent and general laboratory solvent in quality control and research.
Industrial cleaning and traders
Manufacturers, FM contractors, distributors
Degreasing and surface preparation of metal parts and equipment, and regular drum or IBC supply for resale with batch COAs.
Need a different solvent? See Ethyl Acetate, IPA or our full product range.
Spot Order
For one-off, trial, urgent or top-up needs
- From a single drum upward
- Dispatched from Ajman stock
- COA with every batch, SDS on request
- Delivered to your site or collected ex-warehouse
Supply Contract
For manufacturers, blenders and plants with steady consumption
- Deliveries scheduled around your usage
- Volume pricing across drum, IBC and tanker
- Payment terms agreed on volume and buyer profile
- One contact for quotes, documents and deliveries
Request a Methanol Quote
Tell us your application, pack size and delivery location. We'll reply with a delivered price and dispatch date.
How Ordering Works
From enquiry to delivery at your site in four steps.
- Send your requirementApplication, pack size, quantity and delivery location.
- Receive a quotePrice and dispatch date, with SDS and sample COA for approval.
- Confirm your orderIssue your PO and we schedule the load from Ajman stock.
- Delivery with documentsDelivered by dangerous goods transport, with the batch COA and DG declaration.
Methanol Specifications & Documents
For your QA, HSE and logistics teams. Final values for each batch are stated on its Certificate of Analysis.
Certificate of Analysis
Confirms purity and key quality parameters for the batch delivered.
Request Sample COASafety Data Sheet
Latest SDS for site approval, HSE files and transport, available before you order.
Request SDSDangerous Goods Declaration
Transport documents for UN 1230, Class 3, plus specification and origin documents for tenders.
Request DocumentsProduct Specification
| Chemical name | Methanol |
|---|---|
| Common names | Methyl Alcohol, Wood Alcohol |
| Formula | CH₃OH |
| CAS number | 67-56-1 |
| Grade / purity | Industrial Grade, ≥99.8% |
| Appearance | Colourless, clear liquid |
| Molecular weight | 32.04 g/mol |
| Density (20°C) | 0.791 g/cm³ |
| Boiling point | 64.7°C |
| Flash point | 11°C (closed cup) |
| Vapour pressure (20°C) | ~128 hPa |
| Solubility in water | Fully miscible |
Shipping & Customs
| UN number | UN 1230 (Methanol) |
|---|---|
| Hazard class | Class 3, Flammable Liquid (subsidiary 6.1, Toxic) |
| Packing group | II |
| HS code | 2905.11 |
| Packaging | 200 L steel drum · 1000 L IBC · Bulk tanker |
| Storage | Cool, shaded, ventilated; earthed and bonded |
| Ships from | Jurf 2, Ajman, UAE |
| Delivery terms | Ex-warehouse Ajman or delivered UAE / GCC |
Storage & Handling in UAE Conditions
Methanol is volatile and evaporates fast, and UAE summer heat raises vapour pressure in drums and tanks. Make sure your site is ready before delivery.
- Sealed, UN-approved steel drums, IBCs or dedicated tanks, clearly labelled
- Cool, shaded, well-ventilated store, out of direct sunlight
- Static earthing and bonding on bulk storage and transfer equipment
- Secondary containment / bunding for IBC and bulk storage
- PPE on site: chemical gloves, goggles, and an organic vapour respirator where ventilation is poor
- Spill kit ready, with disposal under local UAE regulations
- No flames, sparks or ignition sources: flash point about 11°C
- Store and label separately from ethanol and keep away from oxidising agents
Delivery Coverage
Stocked in Jurf 2, Ajman, and delivered by dangerous goods transport (UN 1230), or collect ex-warehouse.
UAE: all emirates
- Dubai
- Abu Dhabi
- Sharjah
- Ajman
- Ras Al Khaimah
- Umm Al Quwain
- Fujairah
GCC export
- Saudi Arabia
- Oman
- Qatar
- Kuwait
- Bahrain
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