Difference between revisions of "Urea"
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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 | 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 | ||
| − | container.<br> | + | container.<br><br> |
Reference is made to the relevant IMO regulations. See also IMBSC Code<br> | Reference is made to the relevant IMO regulations. See also IMBSC Code<br> | ||
Revision as of 13:51, 28 March 2012
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 IMBSC Code