User & Safety Information
To ensure users of our AdBlue® are equipped with the full knowledge on the usage, we have compiled a list of guidelines to help you achieve optimal productivity.
a) Dos
- Refill your AdBlue® before it runs low
- Ensure you buy from manufacturers certified by the Verband der Automobilindustrie e. V. (VDA) to ISO 22241 standards
- Prevent fuel, oil, water, dust, dirt, etc from entering the AdBlue® tank
- Use dedicated tank for the storage of AdBlue®
- Store AdBlue® between 30 degrees Celsius and -11 degrees Celsius
b) Don’ts
- Don’t wait for your AdBlue® to run out before you refill
- Don’t buy from non-certified Verband der Automobilindustrie e. V. (VDA) manufacturers
- Don’t add water or any other compounds into the AdBlue®
- Don’t add water directly into the SCR system, it will damage the SCR system
- Don’t store AdBlue® in areas of direct sunlight or rain
Maintenance
- Clean the pump nozzle regularly and make sure no foreign material gets in
- Ensure proper winding of the pump hose and replace if nicked
Shelf Life
AdBlue® has a typical shelf life of 12 months if stored under proper storage conditions. Always store AdBlue® away from direct sunlight and rain.
Cost Efficiencies
Average consumption rate of AdBlue® is between 3 – 5% of diesel. With better emission through the combination of AdBlue® and SCR technology, fuel consumption is also reduced overall. Thus, AdBlue® is NOT an additional cost but an important solution that assist in the reduction of cost while protecting the environment.
Safety Information
As AdBlue® is not-hazardous and non-toxic, it will not harm the user or environment. In any case where AdBlue® comes into contact with the skin, wash with soap and rinse with plenty of water. If ingested, do not induce vomiting and drink plenty of water. If inhaled, move away to a place with fresh air. If AdBlue® gets into your eyes, remove any contact lenses and flush your eyes under running water. For all these cases, if you continue to feel unwell, get medical attention immediately.
For more information on the safe handling to AdBlue®, please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provided by Innoco Oil.