AdBlue® – The reliable choice

For several years, the Euro IV, V, VI onwards Standard Emissions Regulations significantly restricted marginal values of exhaust gasses, specifically nitric oxide, from commercial vehicles. Recently, these restrictions included private vehicles. In order to reach these objectives, most European OEMs rely on the well-established Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology. AdBlue® by DMC Global can help reduce nitric oxide emissions.

How does AdBlue® by DMC Global work?

AdBlue® is a high purity, 32.5% urea solution directly injected into the exhaust gas where it serves as reducing agent. The released ammonia subsequently reacts with the nitric oxides on the catalyst to form elementary nitrogen and water; both are natural constituents of the air we breathe. Hence, the amount of nitric oxides in the emission can be reduced.

Reduced fuel consumption and constant engine output

The combination of SCR Catalysts with AdBlue® by DMC Global needs higher temperatures in the motor to elevate the exhaust gas temperature for the effective AdBlue NOX reduction. This leads to higher fuel efficiency and less unburned fuels and less sooty particles in the exhaust gases without affecting engine output.

AdBlue® by DMC Global – fit for the future!

AdBlue® by DMC Global is part of a future-proof concept for the reduction of exhaust emissions. By combining environmental friendliness and cost effectiveness, AdBlue® by DMC Global meets all EURO IV, V and VI onwards objectives.

Product Information

Storage

To prevent contaminants from impairing the quality, AdBlue® by DMC Global should be handled only in storage and filling systems intended exclusively for this purpose. Additionally, this handling helps to avoid high testing costs. DMC Global distributors will be pleased to provide more information.

Since AdBlue® solidifies at -11°C and decomposes at an accelerated rate at temperatures above 25°C, storage and filling systems must be designed to assure a temperature range of between 30 and -11°C.

Danger and health

AdBlue® by DMC Global is an aqueous solution which poses no hazard under the relevant European chemicals legislation. Furthermore, it is not classified as a hazardous substance under the relevant materials and transport regulations.

Should small quantities of AdBlue® by DMC Global come into contact with the skin during handling, it can simply be washed off with large quantities of water. A threat to human health can be virtually excluded.

Degradability and disposal

AdBlue® by DMC Global is easily decomposed by microbes. The hazard which it poses to water and soil is therefore very low. Accordingly, it has been placed in the lowest German water hazard class, WGK 1. Thanks to its outstanding degradability, small quantities of spilled AdBlue® by DMC Global can simply be flushed into the sewer with large quantities of water.

Shelf life

Provided that the maximum recommended storage temperature of 25 °C is maintained, AdBlue® by DMC Global continues to meet the requirements of ISO 22241 for at least 12 months after production. Should this recommended storage temperature be exceeded, this period is reduced accordingly. AdBlue® by DMC Global solidifies at -11°C. When reheated gently, the frozen AdBlue® by DMC Global returns to the liquid state and can be used as-is with no reduction in quality.

What is AdBlue® byDMC Global?

AdBlue® is a high-purity, synthetically produced 32.5% solution of urea. AdBlue® by DMC Global is not a hazardous substance and has therefore been placed in the lowest water hazard class 1. AdBlue® by DMC Global satisfy the high requirements of the SCR-technology: It meets the ISO 22241 norm, that guarantees high purity and uniform quality.

What is AdBlue® by DMC Global required for?

In combination with SCR system, AdBlue® reduces toxic nitrogen oxides in the exhaust gases of diesel engines to steam and elementary nitrogen, a natural constituent of the atmosphere. Commercial vehicles that run with the SCR-technology can meet European exhaust gases standards.

How long can AdBlue® by DMC Global be stored?

Provided that the maximum recommended storage temperature of 25 °C is maintained, AdBlue continues to meet the requirements of ISO 22241 for at least 18 months after production. Should this recommended storage temperature be exceeded, this period is reduced accordingly.

DMC Global manufactures AdBlue® using a self-contained process from liquid urea. As a result, it is less susceptible to spoiling during production, filling and storage than AdBlue® made by dissolving urea prills. AdBlue® by DMC Global can be kept at temperatures between -11°C and 25°C without any reduction in shelf life.

What packaging sizes do we offer?

We offer AdBlue® in a range of container sizes, from 2-10 liter cans for passenger vehicles, up to 20,000-liter dispensing units for medium to large fleets. In short, we have a packaging solution to suit every need.