DEVELOPMENT OF METHANOL INDUSTRY IN INDONESIA: Plywood adhesive industry, biggest consumer

From: Indonesian Commercial Newsletter | Date: June 22, 1992 | Copyright information

In Indonesia, methanol is mostly consumed by the plywood adhesive (urea/phenol formaldehyde) industry, but its use for producing premix (high-octane automotive fuel) is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. Methanol is used in small quantities by the plastics, acetic acid and paint industries.

The volume of methanol supply to meet the domestic requirements can be estimated by adding imports to the domestic production. Based on production and import data, meth...

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