Is AdBlue an ammonia?

AdBlue is a liquid solution of urea (the stuff found in urine), and when it meets a hot exhaust system it releases ammonia which is a catalyst to a chemical reaction that converts dangerous Nitrogen Oxides into two harmless products – water vapour and Nitrogen.

What is the main ingredient in AdBlue?

AdBlue is the name used internationally for an additive developed for the chemical and motoring sectors. It's an extremely high purity, 32.5% aqueous solution of urea (minimum 31.8% - maximum 33.3%) that transforms nitrogen oxides into nitrogen (N2) and water vapour (H2O) by means of chemical reduction.

What is AdBlue made of urine?

No, AdBlue^® does not contain urine

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^®.

What type of urea is in 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 just urea?

While AdBlue is comprised of approximately 32 percent urea, our urine includes approximately two percent urea. It's mostly water, and the rest will depend upon one's diet. Some other elements of urine (again, depending on your diet) could be detrimential to the AdBlue system, and could cause some expensive repairs.

Why can't Australia make urea?

The world is facing a major shortage of the compound, a key ingredient found in the diesel exhaust fluid AdBlue and a large component in fertiliser. The main reason for the shortage is that China, which previously supplied 80% of Australia's urea supplies, has banned export of the product.

Can you run a diesel 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 corrosive to paint?

That's important because AdBlue is highly corrosive and can damage paintwork. It needs to be washed off immediately with water if any lands on your car (or hands).

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.

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.

What does AdBlue do to diesel?

AdBlue is a liquid used to reduce the nitrous oxide emissions of diesel engines and is made up of a mixture of urea and deionized water that is sprayed into the exhaust system.

What is AdBlue diesel engine?

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.

Can urea be made from urine?

Urea was recovered from inorganic synthetic urine (SI), organic synthetic urine (SO) and real human urine (RU) with yields of 88%, 77% and 67%, respectively.

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 acidic?

Innocuous stuff AdBlue is actually fairly innocuous stuff: it isn't particularly acidic or alkaline, nor particularly toxic. Cummins says it is a "non-toxic, non-polluting, nonhazardous and non-flammable solution".

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.

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 harmful to paintwork?

If AdBlue dries and crystallizes on the paint, surface corrosion may occur.

Can AdBlue damage a car?

What happens if I put AdBlue in the diesel tank? Putting it directly into your fuel tank could cause expensive damage to your fuel tank, pump and injection system. If you start the engine it's likely to be an expensive write-off, so don't touch the ignition.

What to do if you get AdBlue on your skin?

It is not a hazardous product, but you should take certain precautions. In the event of contact with the skin, wash with soap and clean water. If the AdBlue^® comes into contact with your clothes or the vehicle bodywork, rinse immediately with clean water to limit the formation of stains.

Why is there a shortage of AdBlue?

In short, Australia is set to face an AdBlue shortage by February 2022, if not earlier. And due to offshoring, we produce very little of AdBlue's key ingredient – urea – domestically. We've done little of late to support local production that otherwise would struggle to compete in the global market.

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.

Is all AdBlue the same quality?

Is all AdBlue® the same? While there are different names for AdBlue®, such as Bluedef, BlueTec and so forth, all mixes should contain the same solution of 32.5% urea and 67.5% de-ionised water.

Does NZ make urea?

The Kapuni plant in Taranaki produces urea, a nitrogen-containing chemical, from natural gas. Urea is the most widely used nitrogen fertiliser in New Zealand, and is also used in some manufacturing processes. Some urea is imported.