Methanol Institute's Commitment to Safety
As the global trade association for the methanol industry, product stewardship is Job #1 for the Methanol Institute. Whether working with a wastewater treatment plant operator in the United States, a biodiesel plant manager in Germany, a tanker truck driver at a chemical distribution warehouse in Algeria, or a shipping terminal manager in China, the organization is committed to promoting the safe handling of methanol in order to protect your health and that of your co-workers, your workplace, the environment, and your community.
2017 Methanol Safe Handling Manual
The Methanol Institute, working with industry leaders, technology partners and customers has created the Methanol Safe Handling Manual to address both common and technical questions related to methanol handling, storage and transport. To serve the global methanol community, this document is also translated into multiple languages.
Links to these versions of the manual can be found in the resource section below.
Looking for more specific safety information? Below are various technical bulletins on safely loading and unloading methanol, transporting methanol, and storing methanol.
proFLASH: Methanol Fire Detection and Extinguishment
Franz Evegren
Research Scientist, Fire Safety & Risk Management – SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden
2017 Safe Handling Manual Health and Safety Module
A standalone module focusing specifically on health and safety for users looking to directly access this critical information.
Methanol Safe Handling Take Home Tips
A smaller, take home document, built from the larger Methanol Safe Handling Manual.
Methanol Small Quantities Bulletin
This Bulletin is about relatively small quantities of methanol or products containing methanol, such as maximum 60 gallon containers or smaller size containers (e.g., hand held) or small sized portable tanks.
Atmospheric Above Ground Tank Storage of Methanol
Take a look at the guidelines for designing, fabricating, constructing, repairing, and safeguarding above-ground methanol storage tanks.
Methanol Drum Transport Handling and Storage
This technical bulletin delves deeper into shipping and handling regulations, proper drum usage, and controlling static accumulation and spark discharge.
Precautions for Loading and Unloading Methanol
A shorter technical bulletin reviewing the best loading and unloading practices, as well as corrosion and combustion subject matter.
Using Physical and Chemical Properties to Manage Flammable Liquid Hazards – PART 1 A
Using Physical and Chemical Properties to Manage Flammable Liquid Hazards – PART 1 B
Using Physical and Chemical Properties to Manage Flammable Liquid Hazards – PART 2
Using Physical and Chemical Properties to Manage Flammable Liquid Hazards – PART 3
proFLASH Methanol Fire Detection and Extinguishment – VIDEO
Methanol Safe Handling Manual (Chinese)
Methanol Safe Handling Manual (Arabic)
Methanol Safe Handling Manual (Spanish)
Methanol Safe Handling Manual (Japanese)
Methanol Rail Car and Tanker Truck Accident Response