BlueDEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid

Safety Data Sheet

according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations
Revision date: 04/21/2017

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1. Product identifier
Product form : Mixture
Product name : BlueDEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture : Solution for NOx reduction in SCR systems
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Old World Industries, LLC
4065 Commercial Ave.
Northbrook, IL 60062 - USA
T (847) 559-2000
www.oldworldind.com
1.4. Emergency telephone number
Emergency number : (800) 424-9300; (703) 527 3887 (International)
Chemtrec

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS-US classification
Not classified
2.2. Label elements
GHS-US labelling
Signal word (GHS-US) : None
Hazard statements (GHS-US) : None
Precautionary statements (GHS-US) : None

2.3. Other hazards

No additional information available
2.4. Unknown acute toxicity (GHS US)
No data available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substances
Not applicable
3.2. Mixtures
Name Product identifier % by wt GHS-US classification
water (CAS-No.) 7732-18-5 67.5 Not classified

urea (CAS-No.) 57-13-6 32.5 Not classified

Full text of hazard classes and H-statements : see section 16

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures general : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel unwell, seek medical
advice (show the label where possible).
First-aid measures after inhalation : Assure fresh air breathing. Allow the victim to rest.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Remove affected clothing and wash all exposed skin area with mild soap and water, followed
by warm water rinse.
First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Obtain medical attention if pain, blinking or redness
persists.
First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Obtain emergency medical attention.

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4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms/effects : Not expected to present a significant hazard under anticipated conditions of normal use.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No additional information available

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Sand.
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
No additional information available

5.3. Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters

Firefighting instructions : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers. Exercise caution when fighting any
chemical fire. Prevent fire fighting water from entering the environment.
Protection during firefighting : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
General measures : The EPA has no established reportable quantity for spills for this material, secondary
containment is not specified.

6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel

Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

6.1.2. For emergency responders

Protective equipment : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.
Emergency procedures : Ventilate area.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify authorities if liquid enters sewers or public waters.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up : Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible. Collect
spillage. Store away from other materials. For minor spillages wash down with excess of water.
Mop up small spills.
6.4. Reference to other sections
See Heading 8. Exposure controls and personal protection.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling : Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or
smoking and when leaving work. Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent formation
of vapor.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions : Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place away from : Direct sunlight,
Heat sources. Keep container closed when not in use.
Incompatible products : Strong bases. Strong acids.
Incompatible materials : Sources of ignition. Direct sunlight.
7.3. Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters
No additional information available

8.2. Appropriate engineering controls

No additional information available
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8.3. Individual protection measures/Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment:
Avoid all unnecessary exposure. Gloves. Protective goggles.

Hand protection:
Wear protective gloves

Eye protection:
Chemical goggles or safety glasses

Respiratory protection:
Wear appropriate mask

Other information:
Do not eat, drink or smoke during use.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Liquid
Color : Colorless
Odor : characteristic ammonia odor
Odor threshold : No data available
pH : 9 - 10
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : <1
Freezing point : -11 °C (12 ºF)
Boiling point : > 100 °C (212 ºF)
Flash point : No data available
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available
Vapor pressure : Not Applicable
Relative vapor density at 20 °C : 0.6 H2O, >1
Specific Gravity : 1.09
Solubility : Soluble in water.
Water: 100 %
Log Pow : No data available
Log Kow : No data available
Viscosity, kinematic : No data available
Viscosity, dynamic : No data available
Explosive properties : No data available
Oxidizing properties : No data available
Explosive limits : No data available
9.2. Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity
No additional information available

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10.2. Chemical stability

Stable under normal conditions.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
Not established.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
No additional information available
10.5. Incompatible materials
Strong acids. Strong bases. oxidizing agents (peroxides, chromates, dichromates).
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide. Fume.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity : Not classified

urea (57-13-6)
LD50 oral rat 8,471.00 mg/kg (Rat; OECD 401: Acute Oral Toxicity; Literature study; 14300 mg/kg
bodyweight; Rat; Experimental value)
LD50 dermal rat > 3,200.00 mg/kg (Rat; Literature study)
LD50 dermal rabbit > 21,000.00 mg/kg (Rabbit; Literature study)
ATE US (oral) 8,471.00 mg/kg bodyweight
Skin corrosion/irritation : Not classified
pH: 9 - 10

Serious eye damage/irritation : Not classified

pH: 9 - 10
Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified
Carcinogenicity : Not classified

Reproductive toxicity : Not classified

Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) : Not classified

Specific target organ toxicity (repeated : Not classified

exposure)

Aspiration hazard : Not classified

Potential adverse human health effects and : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
symptoms

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity

urea (57-13-6)
LC50 fish 1 > 6,810.00 mg/l (LC50; 96 h; Leuciscus idus; Static system)
EC50 Daphnia 1 > 10,000.00 mg/l (EC50; 48 h; Daphnia magna)
Threshold limit algae 1 > 10000 mg/l (EC0; 168 h; Scenedesmus quadricauda; Static system; Fresh water)

12.2. Persistence and degradability

urea (57-13-6)
Persistence and degradability Inherently biodegradable. Hydrolysis in water. Highly mobile in soil.
ThOD 0.27 g O2/g substance

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

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urea (57-13-6)
BCF fish 1 1.00 (BCF; 72 h; Brachydanio rerio)
BCF other aquatic organisms 1 11,700.00 (BCF)
Log Pow < -1.73 (Experimental value; EU Method A.8: Partition Coefficient)
Bioaccumulative potential Bioaccumulation: not applicable.

12.4. Mobility in soil

urea (57-13-6)
Mobility in soil Not applicable
Log Koc Koc,0.037-0.064; Experimental value

12.5. Other adverse effects

Effect on ozone layer : No additional information available

Effect on global warming : No known effects from this product.

No additional information available

Other information : Avoid release to the environment.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : As a non-hazardous liquid waste, it should be solidified with stabilizing agents such as sand, fly
ash, or clay absorbent, so that no free liquid remains before disposal to an industrial waste
landfill.
Ecology - waste materials : Avoid release to the environment.

SECTION 14: Transport information

Department of Transportation (DOT)
In accordance with DOT

Not regulated

Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Refer to current TDG Canada for further Canadian regulations

ADR
Not regulated

Transport by sea

Not regulated

Air transport
Not regulated

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1. US Federal regulations
BlueDEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid
EPA TSCA Regulatory Flag Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): The intentional ingredients of this
product are listed
CERCLA RQ None. This material is not classified as hazardous under U.S. EPA
regulations.
SARA Section 302 Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) No extremely hazardous substances are in this product.
SARA Section 311/312 Hazard Classes Urea. No hazards resulting from the material as supplied.
urea (57-13-6)
EPA TSCA Regulatory Flag Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): The intentional ingredients of this product are listed
SARA Section 311/312 Hazard Classes Immediate (acute) health hazard
water (7732-18-5)
Listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory
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15.2. International regulations

CANADA
BlueDEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid
WHMIS Classification This SDS has been prepared according to the criteria of the Hazardous Products Regulations
(HPR) (WHMIS 2015) and the SDS contains all of the information required by the HPR.
Applicable GHS information is listed in section 2.2 of this SDS.

EU-Regulations
No additional information available

National regulations
BlueDEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid
DSL (Canada): The intentional ingredients of this product are listed
urea (57-13-6)
DSL (Canada): The intentional ingredients of this product are listed
EINECS (Europe): The intentional ingredients of this product are listed
15.3. US State regulations

California Proposition 65 - This product does not contain any substance(s) known to the state of California to cause
cancer, developmental toxicity and/or reproductive toxicity

SECTION 16: Other information

Revision date : 04/21/2017

NFPA health hazard : 1 - Materials that, under emergency conditions, can cause significant
irritation.
NFPA fire hazard : 0 - Materials that will not burn under typical dire conditions, including
0
intrinsically noncombustible materials such as concrete, stone, and 1 0
sand.
NFPA reactivity : 0 - Material that in themselves are normally stable, even under fire
conditions.

Hazard Rating
Health : 1 Slight Hazard - Irritation or minor reversible injury possible
Flammability : 0 Minimal Hazard - Materials that will not burn
Physical : 0 Minimal Hazard - Materials that are normally stable, even under fire conditions, and will NOT
react with water, polymerize, decompose, condense, or self-react. Non-Explosives.
Personal protection B - Safety glasses, Gloves

SDS GHS US (GHS HazCom 2012) OWI

Old World Industries, LLC makes no warranty, representation or guarantee as to the accuracy, sufficiency or completeness of the material set forth herein. It is the user's responsibility to determine the
safety, toxicity and suitability of his own use, handling and disposal of this product. Since actual use by others is beyond our control, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by Old World Industries,
LLC as to the effects of such use, the results to be obtained or the safety and toxicity of this product, nor does Old World Industries, LLC assume liability arising out of the use by others of this product
referred to herein. The data in this SDS relates only to the specific material designated herein and does not relate to use in combination with any other material or in any process.

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