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Methanol

Methanol (CH3OH):  A light, volatile alcohol eligible for gasoline blending.

Methanol blend:  Mixtures containing 85 percent or more (or such other percentage, but not less than 70 percent) by volume of methanol with gasoline. Pure methanol is considered an "other alternative fuel."

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