methanol odor

Fett Affen · #1 (**permalink**) 05-27-2009, 12:52 AM

I have a fairly strong methanol odor in my finished bio.

I use 20
% methanol, KOH, 2-stage processing, drywash with Purolite and pass the 3/27 and shakem-up tests. Bio is clear, but opening up a drum lid and the fumes are potent. Is this normal to have this smell this strong and will the methanol cause any problems?

MAKO314 · #2 (**permalink**) 05-27-2009, 05:13 AM

the methanol will cause preignition in the engine. all of the methanol should be removed by the wash i would think. I distill my bio and glycerin to recapture any residual methanol.

Rushmore X · #3 (**permalink**) 05-27-2009, 04:27 PM

Even with distillation, some methanol remains in mine also. However after Magnesol wash it is not near as strong.