What are the ingredients of AdBlue?

AdBlue® is made of a colourless mixture of high-purity urea (32.5%) and deionised water (67.5%), as set out in the ISO 22242 standard. Urea contains ammonia; the active ingredient in AdBlue® that reacts with NOx and neutralises it before it enters the atmosphere.

Is AdBlue made from pig urine?

Is AdBlue® made from pigs' urine? AdBlue® is a synthetic, highly purified solution of urea and demineralized water NOT pigs urine. Whilst the chemical urea is in pigs' urine, it is found in much lower concentration alongside many other elements.

Can I make AdBlue at home?

It can only be produced industrially. Making AdBlue® yourself may have adverse repercussions on your vehicle. the first involves dissolving granules of solid urea, called prills in demineralised water; the second involves mixing synthetic urea with demineralised water.

Where does the urea in AdBlue come from?

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 cow urine?

Just to confirm, AdBlue is not animal urine, we've heard them all over the years, cow urine, pig urine, the craziest one was fish urine (we're still not sure exactly how you would harvest that). AdBlue is actually a high purity chemically produced carbamide solution dissolved in high purity de-ionised water.

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Can you use human urine as AdBlue?

Not at all! The reason for this rumour is that AdBlue^® is made of 67.5% demineralised water and 32.5% urea. However, urea is not strictly speaking urine, but rather one of its components. In addition, no human or animal urine is used to create the urea in AdBlue^®.

Can you put water instead of AdBlue?

Using water instead of AdBlue - In short, you mustn't use water instead of AdBlue, or water down the AdBlue in anyway. AdBlue is a mixture of urea and 67.5% de-ionized water. Where as tap water contains a lot of minerals and ions that is harmful to the vehicle exhaust treatment system.

Is AdBlue man made?

The stuff used in your car is a man-made substance created by exposing synthetic ammonia and carbon dioxide to heat. As well as being used in liquid form, AdBlue suppliers also make dry pellets for farmers to scatter on their fields as a form of fertiliser.

Is AdBlue and urea the same?

What is AdBlue? AdBlue is actually a synthetic urea which works by turning nitrogen oxide into harmless steam and nitrogen. It is stored in a tank, like fuel, and an increasing number of diesel vehicles, but typically those with larger engines, are being fitted with AdBlue tanks.

Is urine and urea the same?

Urea is the chief nitrogenous waste, which is eliminated through urine. Urea is produced in the liver from ammonia, which is a metabolite of amino acids and carbon dioxide. Urine is formed by the nephrons after filtration, secretion and reabsorption.

How do you produce AdBlue?

The production process comprises the following specific steps: allowing raw material liquid ammonia to react with CO2 in a urea synthesis tower after the raw material liquid ammonia is pressurized by a high-pressure liquid ammonia pump and preheated by an ammonia pre-heater, allowing a product to flow into a falling ...

How do you manufacture AdBlue?

AdBlue® is produced from a high purity urea solution. Urea is produced by the synthesis of ammonia and CO₂ (carbon dioxide). Technical grade urea is found in such products as shampoos, cosmetics and glues. Urea used in AdBlue® is of a different quality grade than that used for fertilizers.

Can diesel engines run without AdBlue?

Without AdBlue, most modern diesel engines will automatically de-rate and won't operate beyond moving the truck off the road.

Is AdBlue toxic to humans?

AdBlue is not flammable, nor is it considered a hazardous liquid. It is a water-based urea solution and poses little risk to humans. If you have sensitive skin, it might be wise to wear gloves when handling the liquid to avoid any potential irritation.

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.

Is AdBlue harmful to plants?

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.

Is AdBlue water based?

AdBlue® is a liquid, clear solution which consists of pure water and automotive urea (32,5%). AdBlue® is injected into the exhaust gasses of a diesel-powered engine to reduce the emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) in combination with SCR (Selective Catalyst Reduction) technology.

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.

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.

Why can't Australia make urea?

The culprit is a shortage of synthesised urea, an ingredient which local AdBlue makers import mostly from Russia and China. It has uses from plywood to cosmetics and fertilisers. High demand, particularly from farmers, has led to a global supply shortage.

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.

What is in urea for diesel?

It's called Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). This additive is also called aqueous urea solution 32% or AUS 32. It's made from 32.5% urea and 67.5% de-ionized water.

Can you disable AdBlue?

Disabling the AdBlue system is normally completed by reprogramming the engine management system, however some vehicles will require a small electronic unit to be hardwired into the vehicle.

How do I make my own DEF fluid?

DEF is a mixture of (typically) 2/3 deionized water and 1/3 urea. It's carefully regulated by the American Petroleum Institute. Technically, urea is derived from one of the byproducts of urine. But it's synthetically made, so no cats are ever harmed in the production of the fluid.

Why are we running out of AdBlue?

AdBlue is required for most modern diesel engines to suppress emissions, but there are shortages because its key ingredient, urea, which is also used as a fertiliser, is running dangerously low after China restricted exports of the product. The shortage is also due to the price of gas, the main feedstock for urea.