Urea 46

COMMODITY; Granulated UREA46

ORIGIN

Algeria

MANUFACTURER

Algerian National Company

PACKING

Bulk

ANNUAL CAPACITY

360,000 MT/year

DESCRIPTION

Low biuret granular Urea is a nitrogen compound manufactured by the reaction of ammonia and carbon dioxide. With a small amount of anti-caking agent. Concentration of biuret in Granular Urea is less than 1%.

USES

- As a nitrogen fertilizer applied direct to the soil or through irrigation systems.

- As a nitrogen supplying component in the manufacture of various grade of liquid or suspension solutions.

- Cattle feed.

- Pharmaceuticals.

HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling: Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation.

Storage: Urea is extremely hygroscopic at relative humidity above approximately 70%. Store in a cool and well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep dry.

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

BIURET

1% wt

SIEVE ANALYSIS

2.0-4.0mm - 90% wt min

FORMALDEHYDE

0.55% wt

CHEMICAL FORMULA

CO(NH2)2

MOISTURE

0.30% wt max

CAS NUMBER

57-13-6

FREE AMMONIA

100 ppm max

MOLECULAR WEIGHT

60.056

TOTAL NITROGEN

46.20% wtmin

MELTING POINT

271°F (132.8°C)

COLOR

White

ODOR

May have slight ammonia smell

DENSITY

44-48lb/ft3 - 704.8-768.9 Kg/m3

PH, 10% SOLUTION @68°F

6.5 – 8.5

HARDNESS

3.0 kg min, on 3.15mm granules