Automotive Grade Urea (AGU)
Whisper Group
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Automotive Grade Urea (AGU) is a white, solid,
cylindrical pellet. It is manufactured by compressing pure urea crystals in a
pelletizing process which avoids the melting and heating of the urea where
the majority of biuret is formed. It is an organic amide molecule containing
46% nitrogen in the form of amine groups. Urea is infinitely soluble in water
and is a benign and safe chemical to handle. This product contains NO
formaldehyde.
APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
- Production of Diesel Exhaust Fluid
TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND HANDLING - UREA will decompose into ammonia and carbon dioxide at 275°F.
- ALWAYS wash vessels containing Urea thoroughly before attempting repairs
requiring welding. - NEVER allow Urea to come into contact with nitric acid. The resulting chemical
is unstable and dangerous.
HAZARDOUS SHIPPING DESCRIPTION
- There are no DOT restrictions, other than weight, to transport Urea prill.
- A large spill of Urea should be recovered dry. All attempts should be made to
keep it from dissolving into a vegetated drainage. The high nitrogen content
(46%) may kill foliage if not diluted. Dissolved Urea can be handled, if necessary,
by a municipal water treatment facility. - Consult SDS #1137 for more specific and comprehensive information about
chemical hazards.
Total Nitrogen Analysis
(guaranteed) 46.0 minimum by weight
Water 0.2% by weight
Biuret (guaranteed) 0.1% by weight maximum
pH 8.5 – 9.5 by weight
Bulk Density 46.5 pounds/cubic foot
Physical form 1/8 – 1/4” diameter cylindrical pellets
Color White
Typical Size Distribution
Tyler Mesh Analysis -2+4 -4+6 -6+8 -8
Average % retained 91% 7.5% 1% 0.5%
Cumulative % 91% 98.5% 99.5% 100%
