MATERIAL SAFTY DATA SHEET
This MSDS conforms to ANSI Z400.1 and is in compliance with 29CFR 1910
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID
Section 1: CHEMICAL PRODUCT & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Names: Colonial™ DEF, Aqueous Urea Solution 32.5%, C-Blue® DEF, C-Blue® AUS-32
Manufacture's Name and Contact Information: Colonial Chemical Company
78 Carranza Rd.
Tabernacle, NJ 08088
Telephone: 609-268-1200
Emergency Telephone: CMB 800-457-4280
Section 2: COMPOSITION
Composition: Ingredient Percent
Urea 32.5 CAS # 000 057 136
Water 67.5
Section 3: HAZARD INFORMATION
This product is an aqueous solution of Urea. Urea is a normal product of protein metabolism in the human body and is not considered to be a hazardous material.
Section 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, keep at rest; provide artificial respiration if needed
Skin Contact: Wash contacted skin with soap and water; if there is a rash or other symptoms contact a physician.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes immediately with water for 15 minutes
Ingestion: Do Not Induce Vomiting. If possible drink milk. If milk is not available, drink water.
In all cases, seek advise of a physician.
Section 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Product is not flammable or combustible. If burned in a fire may emit ammonia, carbon dioxide, or carbon monoxide fumes. Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing fumes. Use water spray or dry chemical or CO2 fire extinguisher to extinguish fire.
Section 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Absorb with inert material such as sand or saw dust, shovel into suitable container, and dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
Section 7: HANDLING & STORAGE
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices. Wear personal protective equipment. Do not mix with nitric acid or other strong acids or bases. Store between 20 and 80°F.
Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTION
Use in a well ventilated area.
Industrial setting: Wear rubber gloves and safety glasses.
Retail setting: No hand or eye protection required under normal use.
Section 9: PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: clear liquid
Odor: none
pH 7-9
Specific Gravity 1.09 @ 15°C
Crystallization Point: -11°C (12°F)
Water Solubility: Soluble
Section 10: STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Stable at normal temperatures and pressures
Ammonia may evolve over time at high temperatures.
Reacts strongly with oxidizing agents and acids
Hazardous polymerization will not occur
Section11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
LD50/oral/rat >2000 mg/kg
Inhalation may cause irritation of respiratory tract
Lenghty exposure may be irritating to skin and eyes
Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Miscible in water
Readily biodegradable
Section 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations
Section 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not a hazardous material per DOT standards
Section 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Not regulated under TSCA, CERCLA, DHS, or OSHA regulations
Section 16: OTHER INFORMATION
None
