Is AdBlue harmful to skin?

Be aware that although AdBlue is non-toxic, it is corrosive and can cause irritation to the skin, eyes and lungs. Wear gloves and wash your hands and arms after filling. If AdBlue comes into contact with the vehicle's paintwork, rinse the area with water.

What if I get AdBlue on your skin?

What happens if I get AdBlue on my skin or hair? If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush affected areas with running water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.

How corrosive is AdBlue?

Is AdBlue® corrosive, toxic or dangerous? AdBlue® DEF is water soluble, biodegradable and non-hazardous, however you should rinse thoroughly in case of contact, avoid AdBlue® vapours, and clean surfaces that come into contact, as it is slightly corrosive to certain materials.

Can you pee in AdBlue?

But sadly, the answer is "no". A modern clean diesel car will recognize that your pee is not the right stuff. AdBlue solution has a far higher concentration of urea--32.5%--mixed into deionized water.

Is AdBlue a pig pee?

AdBlue is a colourless, non-toxic mixture of urea and de-ionised water. It's not actually blue at all. Lots of people think AdBlue is made of pig urine – it's not. The urea used in AdBlue is a high purity man-made solution – pig urine wouldn't be pure or sterile enough for a commercial product.

All you need to know about AdBlue ® [UREA]⛽

Is AdBlue corrosive to metal?

AdBlue is non-flammable and non-explosive but it's highly corrosive to base metals therefore only dedicated AdBlue storage and dispensing systems should be used.

Is AdBlue poisonous to animals?

The science behind AdBlue

Nitrogen oxide is one of the most harmful pollutants emitted by engines, as it reacts with other gases in the atmosphere to form small particles and ozone, both of which can damage sensitive lung tissue in humans and animals.

What happens if I use water instead of AdBlue?

If you fill up with water instead of AdBlue, you can block the injector and damage the catalyst. Progressive damage to your SCR system can reduce engine performance and actually increase the fuel consumption per mile or kilometer.

Is AdBlue flammable?

AdBlue is a non-toxic, non-flammable, odourless and biodegradable solution designed to help diesel vehicles meet the latest Euro 6 exhaust emission regulations.

Is AdBlue made in Australia?

Almost all AdBlue used in Australia is currently manufactured locally. However, almost all of the required refined urea is imported.

Can AdBlue be used as fertilizer?

AdBlue is composed of deionised water and urea, an organic compound that is also used as a fertiliser, although the finished product is much purer.

Where does urea come from for AdBlue?

This AdBlue is sold around the world and comes from a solution of high-purity, virgin urea. Urea is produced synthetically from ammonia and CO₂ (carbon dioxide), from which Yara's AdBlue is extracted directly as "hot melt" urea, which uses a different process from fertilizer grade urea.

Is AdBlue a coolant?

AdBlue is the trade name for a type of diesel exhaust fluid. It's a mixture of urea and deionised water that's stored in a separate tank from the car's fuel.

How do you get AdBlue off clothes?

If small quantities of AdBlue® come into contact with the vehicle's paintwork, for example, wipe them off and rinse the area with water as needed. If you spill AdBlue® on your clothes and/or hands, just rinse thoroughly with clear water.

How do you clean up AdBlue spill?

How to clean AdBlue® spillages. If you accidentally spill some AdBlue®, clean up the spill straight away. Use a specialised spill kit if you have one to hand, but if not, mop up the spill and rinse the area thoroughly to prevent crystallisation of the fluid.

Why is AdBlue called AdBlue?

AdBlue is a liquid added to diesel cars that reduces the harmful emissions they can create. AdBlue is actually a brand name for what's technically known as diesel exhaust fluid. It's a solution of distilled water and urea, a substance found in urine and fertilisers.

Is AdBlue bad for the environment?

Contrary to its name, AdBlue is a clear, colourless liquid that works with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems in diesel engines to reduce the levels of NOx emission that are created during the combustion process. AdBlue does not have hazardous properties and is not harmful to the environment.

Are there different grades of AdBlue?

No, there are several different types of AdBlue. These are differentiated by International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 22241 numbers. Modern diesel cars run on ISO-22241-1, ISO-22241-2 or ISO-22241-3. Make sure you check your vehicle handbook to find out which type your car needs.

How do you make AdBlue at home?

Why is AdBlue not blue?

AdBlue is not actually blue at all, but is a colourless, non-toxic mixture of urea and de-ionised water. It's an exhaust fluid – not a fuel additive – and is stored in a separate reservoir topped up via a (usually) blue filler cap located either next to the fuel filler, in the boot or under the bonnet.

What happens if you put diesel in AdBlue tank?

If you start up with an AdBlue^® tank filled with Diesel, you risk causing very serious damage to your vehicle's SCR system. If you do start up, you vehicle will begin to behave strangely. Park up as soon as possible to avoid causing more damage to your car.

Does AdBlue go off once opened?

Shelf life 18 months. I only need to top up once a year at most. I understand that once opened the shelf life is 6 months. So my concern is that if I refill with this will it go 'off' whilst in the cars adblue tank before my next refill comes around?

Who created AdBlue?

Tetrosyl launched AdBlue under the Carlube brand back in 2009, however, it is only recently that AdBlue has come to the forefront of many diesel driver's minds, but many still do not know what it is, what it does and why your diesel car needs it.

Does AdBlue corrode brass?

As AdBlue flows through the system, it will corrode many metals such as steel, iron, brass, aluminium & zinc. The entire fuel system will need to be replaced.

Does AdBlue need to be bunded?

Should AdBlue Tanks be bunded? Yes, all static AdBlue Storage Tanks and AdBlue Dispensers should be bunded, or afforded adequate secondary containment, to reduce the risk of spills.