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White crystals or powder, shipped in bags, drums or bulk and used as a fertilizer.
 
White crystals or powder, shipped in bags, drums or bulk and used as a fertilizer.
 
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Urea, grouped as a nitrogen giving nutrient to soil, must not come into [[contact]] with alkaline materials  
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Urea, grouped as a nitrogen giving nutrient to soil, must not come into contact with alkaline materials  
 
such  as [[basic slag]] or lime. If  heated significantly can give off  toxic gases. Ensure cool stow in a GP  
 
such  as [[basic slag]] or lime. If  heated significantly can give off  toxic gases. Ensure cool stow in a GP  
 
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Revision as of 21:34, 8 April 2012

Infobox on Urea
Example of Urea
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Facts
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Stowage factor (in m3/t) -
Angle of repose -
Humidity / moisture -
Oil content -
Ventilation -
Risk factors -

Urea

Description

White crystals or powder, shipped in bags, drums or bulk and used as a fertilizer.

Urea, grouped as a nitrogen giving nutrient to soil, must not come into contact with alkaline materials such as basic slag or lime. If heated significantly can give off toxic gases. Ensure cool stow in a GP container.

Reference is made to the relevant IMO regulations. See also the IMBSC Code.

Full information on this product is in the process of completion.