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Urea - Organic Nitrogen Technical 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. % | 99.4 Wt. % | — | Supplier specification |
| Formaldehyde | ≤15 mg/kg | 2 mg/kg | — | Supplier specification |
| Alkalinity as NH3 | ≤ 0.6 % | 0.03 % | — | Supplier specification |
| Aluminum | ≤ 1.5 mg/kg | 0.08 mg/kg | — | Supplier specification |
| Free Ammonia (NH3) | max. 0,02 % | 0.005 % | Volumetry | Supplier specification |
| Ash | max. 0,02 % | 0.004 % | Gravimetric analysis | Supplier specification |
| Calcium as Ca | ≤1.5 mg/kg | 0.15 mg/kg | — | Supplier specification |
| Chlorides (Cl-) | max. 0,001 % | 0.0002 % | Colorimetry | Supplier specification |
| Chromium as Cr | ≤ 0.6 mg/kg | 0.03 mg/kg | — | Supplier specification |
| Copper as Cu | ≤ 0.6 mg/kg | 0.02 mg/kg | — | Supplier specification |
| Granulometry, 0,5 - 3,0 mm, prills | min. 96,0 % | 98.5 % | Sieving | Supplier specification |
| Insoluble matter | ≤ 57 mg/kg | 8 mg/kg | — | Supplier specification |
| Magnesium as Mg | ≤ 1.5 mg/kg | 0.05 mg/kg | — | Supplier specification |
| Nickel as Ni | ≤ 0.6 mg/kg | 0.02 mg/kg | — | Supplier specification |
| Nitrogen, total | ≥46 % | 46.4 % | AOAC 2.4.05 (978-02) | Supplier specification |
| Particle size (prilled technical grade) | Min. 80 % retained between 1 mm and 2.8 mm | Passes test | IS sieve | Supplier specification |
| Phosphate as PO4 | ≤ 1.5 mg/kg | 0.10 mg/kg | — | Supplier specification |
| Potassium as K | ≤1.5 mg/kg | 0.05 mg/kg | — | Supplier specification |
| Sodium as Na | ≤1.5 mg/kg | 0.20 mg/kg | — | Supplier specification |
| Insoluble in water | max. 0,005 % | 0.001 % | Gravimetric analysis | Supplier specification |
| Total nitrogen (N), expressed as amide N | min. 46,0 % | 46.3 % | Volumetry | Supplier specification |
| Zinc as Zn | ≤ 0.6 mg/kg | 0.05 mg/kg | — | Supplier specification |
| Biuret | ≤ 0.90 Wt. % | 0.25 wt. % | — | Supplier specification |
| Iron as Fe | ≤ 1.5 mg/kg | 0.3 ppm Fe | — | Supplier specification |
| Moisture | ≤ 0.5 Wt. % | 0.20 wt. % H2O | — | Supplier specification |
Specification values are guaranteed limits. Typical values are representative of production lots and are not guaranteed. Lot-specific certificates of analysis ship with every order.
Physical & Chemical Properties
One or more physical-property values are temporarily suppressed pending verification against vendor COA data. For complete properties refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or contact sales@alliancechemical.com.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Urea appears as solid odorless white crystals or pellets. Density 1.335 g /cc. Noncombustible. | Published reference |
| Form | Pellets | Published reference |
| Odor | MAY GRADUALLY DEVELOP SLIGHT ODOR OF AMMONIA, ESP IN PRESENCE OF MOISTURE | Published reference |
| 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) | Published reference |
| 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 HazCom 2012
- Signal Word
- Not regulatedAdjudicated
- H-Codes (Hazard Statements)
- —no canonical
- P-Codes (Precautionary Statements)
- —no canonical
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: ECHA CLP Annex VI for harmonised classifications, 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
- Store in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area; protect from direct sunlight, rain and moisture; store in a clean environment free of dust/dirt; use pallet racking to avoid double stacking; do not blend or store in contact with ammonium nitrate.sabic.com
- 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
- ammonium nitrate, moisturesabic.com
- 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.
Revision History
Last reviewed 2026-06-17 by Andre Taki, DOT Hazmat Specialist.
| Version | Date | Change | Trigger |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
| canonical_change |
| 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.