KffliirB0M3©E, Celanese pro vides a uniform basic material with a purity not less than 9 9 . 8 5 % Methanol . . . t h e dependability of continuous volume petrochemical production utilizing abundant resources of natural hydrocarbons . . . a nation-wide distribution system that includes bulk stocks in conveniently located terminals to assure rapid delivery . . . the benefit of minimum inventory at minimum prices through combination shipments in compartmented tankcars, tank-trucks, or mixed d r u m carloads, with other Celanese Solvents, Plasticizers and Intermediates . . . and t h e Technical Service and Applications Laboratories that can help to solve many raw material problems. Celanese S p e c i f i c a t i o n s
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v_iear ana tree or suspended matter in transmitted light Odor . « . . . · . · · . . Characteristic and free from foreign odors Color, APHAt max 5 Acidity, as acetic, % by wt. max. . . 0.003 Alkalinity, as NH : , % by wt. max. . . 0.003 Permanganate Time, min. . 3 0 minutes Acetone content, % max 0.01 Hydrocarbons None Non-volatile material, % max 001 I Sulfuric acid wash test Not darker L
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