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Urea - Organic Nitrogen Technical Grade
Technical
- CAS number
- 57-13-6
- Structure
Structure · PubChem - Grade
- Technical
Identity & Composition
- Product Name
- Urea - Organic Nitrogen Technical Grade
- Alliance Code
- urea-organic-nitrogen
- Grade
- Technical
- Concentration
- —
- CAS Number
- 57-13-6PubChem
- Formula
- CH4N2OPubChem
- Molecular Weight
- 60.056PubChem
- Product Type
- Pure substance
Specifications
| Test | Specification | Typical | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urea content | ≥ 99 Wt. % | 99.29 Wt. % | — | Interpreted |
| Formaldehyde | ≤15 mg/kg | 2.4 mg/kg | — | Interpreted |
| Alkalinity as NH3 | ≤ 0.6 % | 0.040 % | — | Interpreted |
| Aluminum | ≤ 1.5 mg/kg | 0.074 mg/kg | — | Interpreted |
| Free Ammonia (NH3) | max. 0,02 % | 0.0083 % | Volumetry | Interpreted |
| Ash | max. 0,02 % | 0.0037 % | Gravimetric analysis | Interpreted |
| Calcium as Ca | ≤1.5 mg/kg | 0.24 mg/kg | — | Interpreted |
| Chlorides (Cl-) | max. 0.001 % | 0.00019 % | Colorimetry | Interpreted |
| Chromium as Cr | ≤ 0.6 mg/kg | 0.041 mg/kg | — | Interpreted |
| Copper as Cu | ≤ 0.6 mg/kg | 0.016 mg/kg | — | Interpreted |
| Granulometry, 0,5 - 3,0 mm, prills | min. 96.0 % | 98.1 % | Sieving | Interpreted |
| Insoluble matter | ≤ 57 mg/kg | 7.7 mg/kg | — | Interpreted |
| Magnesium as Mg | ≤ 1.5 mg/kg | 0.052 mg/kg | — | Interpreted |
| Nickel as Ni | ≤ 0.6 mg/kg | 0.025 mg/kg | — | Interpreted |
| Nitrogen, total | ≥46 % | 46.3 % | AOAC 2.4.05 (978-02) | Interpreted |
| Particle size (prilled technical grade) | Min. 80 % retained between 1 mm and 2.8 mm | Passes test | IS sieve | Interpreted |
| Phosphate as PO4 | ≤ 1.5 mg/kg | 0.15 mg/kg | — | Interpreted |
| Potassium as K | ≤1.5 mg/kg | 0.035 mg/kg | — | Interpreted |
| Sodium as Na | ≤1.5 mg/kg | 0.20 mg/kg | — | Interpreted |
| Zinc as Zn | ≤ 0.6 mg/kg | 0.078 mg/kg | — | Interpreted |
| Biuret | ≤ 0.90 Wt. % | 0.32 wt. % | — | Interpreted |
| Iron as Fe | ≤ 1.5 mg/kg | 0.37 mg/kg | — | Interpreted |
| Moisture | ≤ 0.5 Wt. % | 0.21 wt. % H2O | — | Interpreted |
| conditioner | 1.76 %wt max | 1.360 | — | Interpreted |
| turbidity as sio2 | 10 ppm max | 0 | — | Interpreted |
Values are reproduced from the current product reference. Source labels do not by themselves establish a supplier guarantee or a test result for your lot. Confirm applicable acceptance limits and request lot-specific documentation.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline pellets | Adjudicated |
| Form | Pellets | Published reference |
| Odor | MAY GRADUALLY DEVELOP SLIGHT ODOR OF AMMONIA, ESP IN PRESENCE OF MOISTURE | Published reference |
| pH | 7 - 10 pH_unit | Interpreted |
| Density | 1.34 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink | Published reference |
| Boiling Point | Decomposes (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
| Melting Point | 275 °F (NTP, 1992) | Adjudicated |
| Flash Point | >200°C | Published reference |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000012 [mmHg] | Published reference |
| Solubility (water) | Soluble (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
Regulatory & Transport
DOT / 49 CFR
- UN Number
- Not regulatedAdjudicated
- Hazard Class
- Not regulatedAdjudicated
- Packing Group
- Not regulatedAdjudicated
- Proper Shipping Name
- Not regulatedAdjudicated
GHS / OSHA HCS 2024
- Signal Word
- Not regulatedAdjudicated
- H-Codes (Hazard Statements)
- Not applicableAdjudicated
- P-Codes (Precautionary Statements)
- Not applicableAdjudicated
Occupational Exposure Limits
- OSHA PEL (29 CFR 1910.1000)
- —no canonical
- ACGIH TLV
- —no canonical
- NIOSH REL
- —no canonical
- NIOSH IDLH
- —no canonical
Transport descriptions reflect 49 CFR 172.101 lookup at time of publication. Sourced data: NIOSH Pocket Guide for REL/IDLH, OSHA Z-Tables for PEL. Always verify against the latest regulatory text before shipment-critical decisions.
Supplier Qualification Packet
One zipped download containing the TDS, SDS, latest lot COA (when available), and a fresh Letter of Continuing Guaranty for Urea - Organic Nitrogen Technical Grade. Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.
Applications
- High-purity source of nitrogen for industrial-sector usesabic.com
- Environmental control applications, including Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)sabic.com
- Manufacture of resins and adhesivessabic.com
- Animal feedsabic.com
- Cloud seeding agentsabic.com
Applications are drawn from published manufacturer and supplier documentation; each is sourced. Suitability for a specific use is the buyer's to confirm.
Storage & Handling
- Recommended Storage
- Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials; protect from moisture and direct sunlight. Minimize dust generation and accumulation.Adjudicated
- Handling Precautions
- Use standard chemical PPE — splash goggles, gloves, lab coat. Refer to SDS for hazard-specific PPE requirements.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Incompatibilities
- Strong oxidizing agents; strong acids; strong bases; hypochlorites; halogens; nitric acid (forms urea nitrate); sodium nitrite; phosphorus pentachloride.Adjudicated
- Shelf Life
- Consult Technical Services for product-specific shelf life
For full hazard, PPE, and emergency response guidance, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product. The SDS controls in all cases where guidance differs.
Packaging & Logistics
Shipping Description (US DOT)
Not regulated for transport.
Confirm against shipping documents and carrier requirements before tender.
Freight classification is a fallback estimate. Verify with carrier before tender.
Revision History
Last reviewed 2026-06-17 by Andre Taki, Chief Commercial Officer, DOT Hazmat–certified (49 CFR 172.704).
| Version | Date | Change | Trigger |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 2026-10-13 | Canonical data updated: 4 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.3 | 2026-10-02 | Canonical data updated: 2 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.2 | 2026-09-30 | Canonical data updated: 2 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.1 | 2026-06-17 | Canonical data re-verified: 3 fields updated against independent vendor SDSs, CLP Annex VI, 49 CFR, and OSHA HazCom 2024 (GHS classification, hazard/precautionary codes, signal word, physical properties as applicable).
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| 1.0 | 2026-05-20 | Initial URL-first TDS published from canonical chemistry registry. | initial |
This Technical Data Sheet is provided for technical reference. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) controls in all cases where guidance differs. Values reflect Alliance Chemical canonical data at time of generation; subsequent revisions are recorded in the Revision History above.