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Revision date:
2019.03.31
Version No. 5
Revision No. 0
Issuing date:
2019.03.31

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE

COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

1.1 Product identifier

Trade name of mixture – Aqueous urea solution AUS 32, AUS 40, AUS 20.
Composition: a mixture of urea and water.

Identification of hazardous ingredients:

Trade name: urea;
Identification number according to Regulation No. 1272/2008: not applicable.
EC number: 200-315-5.
CAS number: 57-13-6.
REACH registration number: 01-2119463277-33-xxxx

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the mixture and uses advised against
1.2.1 Uses:
Industrial use:
- Industrial use [SU23]: for exhaust gas cleaning – NOx reducing agent.
1.2.2 Uses advised against: none.

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Manufacturer: AB Achema
Full address: Jonalaukio k., Ruklos sen., LT55550
Country: Lithuania
Tel. Nr.: +370 349 56465, +370 349 52074.
URL website: www.achema.lt
Person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet (with e-mail address): Mindaugas Vaidila, e-mail:
[email protected]

1.4 Emergency telephone number

Please contact: Poison Information and Control Office in the Republic of Lithuania by phone +370 52362052
or by the Common emergency Center by 112.
Helpdesk services work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Other remarks (language in which assistance is provided): assistance is provided in Lithuanian.

Poison Control Centers in Europe are available on site

http://www.who.int/pcs/poisons/centre/directory/euro/en/.
Telephone numbers of poison control centers in the European Economic Area: IRELAND (Dublin) +353 1
8379964; AUSTRIA (Vienna) +43 1 406 43 43; BELGIUM (Brussels) +32 70 245 245; BULGARIA
(Sofia) +359 2 9154 409; CZECH REPUBLIC (Praha) +420 224 919 293; DENMARK (Copenhagen) 82
12 12 12; ESTONIA (Talinn) 112; GREECE (Athens) +30 10 779 3777; ICELAND (Reykjavik) +354 525
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111, +354 543 2222; ITALY (Rome) +39 06 305 4343; LATVIA (Ryga) +371 704 2468; MALTA (Valletta)
2425 0000; NORWAY (Oslo) 22 591300; NETHERLANDS (Bilthoven) +31 30 274 88 88; FRANCE
(Paris) +33 1 40 0548 48; FINLAND (Helsinki) +358 9 471 977; HUNGARY (Budapest) 06 80 20 11 99;
GERMANY (Berlin) +49 30 19240.
SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

2.1 Classification of the substance

2.1.1 Classification according to Regulation No. 1272/2008 [CLP]:
Not classified as hazardous according to Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008.

2.2 Label elements

Labeling according to Regulation No. 1272/2008 [CLP]:
P102 – Keep out of reach of children.
P305+P351+P338 – IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P302+P352 – IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.

2.3 Other hazards

According to Annex XIII of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, no PBT and vPvB assessment has been
conducted since product is inorganic.

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

3.2. Mixtures
According to the REACH Regulation (EU) No. 1907/2006 the product is a multi-constituent.
Hazardous ingredients in the mixture: none.

SECTION 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

4.1 Description of first aid measures

4.1.1. General information
The material can get through: the respiratory tract, in contact with skin, eyes, ingestion.
4.1.2. Inhalation: the product has a slight odor of ammonia. Leave the affected area. The product does not
meet the criteria for classification under the Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008. In case feeling bad, seek
medical advice.
4.1.3. Skin contact: wash affected hands (body) with plenty of water. Change the contaminated clothes.
4.1.4. Eye contact: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice.
4.1.5. Ingestion: Wash mouth, drink some water, seek medical advice.
4.1.6. Individual protection measures recommended for first-aiders: Comply with general hygiene
requirements. Product contact with eyes is prohibited. Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or
clothing. Wear protective gloves.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects

Acute or delayed effects not known.
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4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Measures that can only be taken by a doctor: eye treatment, gastric lavage.

SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable: water and carbon dioxide, powder, sand or other fire-extinguishing media appropriate for
surrounding materials.
Not suitable: none.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Heated under vacuum at its melting point (120130 ºC) it sublimes without change. At 160190 ºC under
vacuum urea sublimes and is converted to ammonium cyanate. At atmospheric pressure at 180190 0C it
sublimes completely and decomposes partially to biuret, cyanic acid. At higher temperature than 200 ºC urea
sublimes and is converted to ammonium and cyanic acid. Self-inflammable temperature: +715 ºC.

5.3 Advice for firefighters

In the event of fire, substances causing irritation may be released so a self-contained breathing apparatus and a
chemical protective suit must be worn.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

6.1.1. For personnel not involved in emergency situations: Avoid contact with the product. Evacuate from
the yard if it's safe. In the event of an accident, use the personal protective equipment provided in sub-section
8.2 of this SDS.
6.1.2. For the personnel involved in emergency situations: Use the personal protective equipment provided
in sub-section 8.2 of this SDS. Collect as much spillage as possible with dry sand or other absorbent. Avoid
contact with the product. After contact with the product, remove them, wash affected area with running water.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Pump (scoop) as much as possible of the spilled substance/ preparation into tight containers. Keep away from
getting into a sewer system or water pools.

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Pump (scoop) as much as possible of the spilled substance/ preparation into tight containers and eliminate the
remains with dry sand. Pumped (taken away) product (after dilution) may be used as fertilizer. Prevent spread
substance/preparation from accessing water pools.

6.4 Reference to other sections

See section 8 for personal protective equipment and section 13 for waste disposal.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

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7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Usage requirements and recommendations: AUS 32 must be used as per instructions for motor vehicles,
AUS 40 must be used as per instructions for motor of ships, AUS 20 must be used as per instructions for
waste incineration.
Storage conditions: store in a closed, dry room with good ventilation at temperature not below +5 ºC and not
above +25 ºC. Avoid temperatures below 0 °C and above 30 °C.
Instructions on the limit quantity of the substance/preparation to be stored under the conditions specified:
none. Keep away from spillage and getting into a sewer system.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Incompatible products: Due to very strict requirements applied for product cleanliness, contact with other
substances shall not be allowed.

Requirements to packages: packages (containers) manufactured of high alloyed austenitic Cr-Ni, Cr-Ni-Mo
steels, titanium, Ni-Mo-Cr-Mn-Cu-Si-Fe alloys, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyisobutylene,
polyfluoroethylene (PFE), polyvinylidene luoride , perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA),
polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), copolymers (vinylidene fluorides and hexafluoropropylenes).
Non suitable packaging materials: paper, glass, carbon (non alloyed or low-alloy) steels, copper and its alloys,
zinc (galvanized steel), silver alloys, aluminum and its alloys, magnesium and its alloys, plastics and metals
with nickel.
According to the Resolution o the Government o the Republic o Lithuania No.16.08.2004. 966 “On the
Approval of the Description and Listing of Criteria for the Listing and Classification of Substances, Mixtures
or reparations o Hazardous Substances in Hazardous Substances” (Official Gazette, 2004, No. 130-4649),
as well as subsequent amendments and supplements Requirements for hazardous objects restrictions for the
product are not applicable.
In accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 98/2013.

7.3 Specific end use(s)

Aqueous urea solutions AUS 40, AUS 32 and AUS 20 are NOx reducing agents.
Aqueous urea solution AUS 32 is used to inject to the exhaust systems of diesel engines before a selective
catalytic converter. Aqueous urea solution AUS 40 is used to inject to the exhaust systems of diesel engines of
ships before a selective catalytic converter.
Aqueous urea solution AUS 20 is used for removal of NOx formed from smoke stumps spreading/spraying in
the incineration system, moreover as anti coniferous diseases (root sponges) spread.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 Control parameters

Chemical, worker exposure limit value in air:
Long-term exposure limit (IPRD): 10 mg/m3 according to urea (applicable in Lithuania according to HN
23).
Short-term exposure limit (TPRD): none.

Non-limiting value (s) (DNEL): The product is aqueous urea solution. DNEL of the product is not
determined. The physicochemical properties of the pure urea DNEL product which could have the greatest
negative effect, according to urea REACH dossier are provided.
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Workers exposure
Physicochemical property that could have
Exposure mode Exposure type Hazardous
the greatest negative effect
Systemic effect – long
Inhalation NEL: 292 mg/m³ Toxicity
lasting
Inhalation Systemic effect - acute NEL: 292 mg/m³ Toxicity
The hazard is not known, but there is no
Local effect – long
Inhalation need to collect more hazard information
lasting
because there is no human exposure
The hazard is not known, but there is no
Inhalation Local effect – acute need to collect more hazard information
because there is no human exposure
Systemic effect – long
Dermal DNEL: 580 mg/kg bw/day Toxicity
lasting
Dermal Systemic effect - acute DNEL: 580 mg/kg bw/day Toxicity
Local effect – long
Dermal The hazard is not known
lasting
Dermal Local effect – acute The hazard is not known
If in eyes Local effect The hazard is not known

Public exposure
Physicochemical property that could have
Exposure mode Exposure type Hazardous
the greatest negative effect
Systemic effect – long
Inhalation NEL: 125 mg/m³ Toxicity
lasting
Inhalation Systemic effect - acute NEL: 125 mg/m³ Toxicity
The hazard is not known, but there is no
Local effect – long
Inhalation need to collect more hazard information
lasting
because there is no human exposure
The hazard is not known, but there is no
Inhalation Local effect – acute need to collect more hazard information
because there is no human exposure
Systemic effect – long
Dermal DNEL: 580 mg/kg bw/day Toxicity
lasting
Dermal Systemic effect - acute DNEL: 580 mg/kg bw/day Toxicity
Local effect – long
Dermal The hazard is not known
lasting
Dermal Local effect – acute The hazard is not known
Systemic effect – long
If swallowed DNEL: 42 mg/kg bw/day Toxicity
lasting
If swallowed Systemic effect - acute DNEL: 42 mg/kg bw/day Toxicity
In in eyes Local effect The hazard is not known

Predicted Inactive Concentration (s) (PNEC). PNEC of the product is not determined. PNEC of pure urea
product according to urea REACH dossier are provided.
Section Hazardous Comments / Grounds
PNEC aqua (fresh water): 0,47 Exposure factor: 100
Fresh water mg/l Extrapolation method: exposure factor
Periodic releases: there is no The PNEC of water was derived using an effect factor of 100, up to 47 mg /
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PNEC l in aeruginosa (the most sensitive culture)

Justification for the re-release of the PNEC:
Separate PNEC re-release was not proposed.
PNEC aqua (see water):
Exposure factor: 100
0,047mg/L
See water Extrapolation method: exposure factor
Periodic releases: there is no
No effect is expected due to the inclusion of urea in the urea cycle.
PNEC
Freshwater There is no probability of
No data available: It is proposed that the PNEC value should not be set.
sediment sediment exposure
See water There is no probability of
No data available: It is proposed that the PNEC value should not be set.
sediment sediment exposure
Microorganisms
Urea is naturally low toxic to microorganisms and is used as a nutrient and
in sewage The hazard is not known
source of nitrogen (N). Based on this, PNEC is not proposed.
treatment system
Soil No hazard to soil No data available: It is proposed that the PNEC value should not be set.
Air The hazard is not known
Food chain No bioaccumulation potential

8.2 Exposure controls

8.2.1 Appropriate engineering controls: inlet and exhaust ventilation.
8.2.2. Individual protection measures:
Eye (face) protection: chemical resistant hermetic safety goggles according to LST EN 166, face protection
shield according to LST EN 166.
Skin protection
Hand protection: adequate protection gloves according to EN 420, EN ISO 374-1 due to chemical protection,
EN 388 due to mechanical protection. Protective gloves must be made of one of the materials listed in the
table, at least as specified, for penetration of thickness and resistance.
Glove material Glove thickness, mm Penetration time, min*
Butyl rubber - butyl 0.50 > 480
Nitrile rubber/Nitrile latex 0.35 > 480
Fluorocarbon rubber n.m. 0.40 > 480
Polychloroprene n.m. 0.50 > 480
Natural rubber/Natural latex 0.50 > 480
Polyvinyl chloride 0.50 > 480
* - Time of penetration of glove material is the time that the product in contact with the glove penetrates through it completely. The shorter the
penetration time, the glove material is less resistant to the product.

The manufacturer or consumer of the product must choose the appropriate glove material from the available
options based on the nature of their work, the likelihood of contact with the product, the probable duration of
exposure. When constantly working with the product it is recommended that the material of used gloves can
withstand from being penetrated for at least 480 minutes. When working with the product, gloves can not be
used for longer than the penetration time.
Skin protection creams do not adequately protect from the product.
lease note that the penetration time o the glove material in this section has been set at 22 ° C and using pure
ammonium nitrate. When using calcium ammonium nitrate consisting of a mixture of ammonium nitrate and
dolomite, the time of penetration of the glove material should be similar in size. When working at a higher
temperature, the resistance of the glove material may be considerably lower, and in such cases, the permitted
life of the glove must be shortened. We recommend that when you start using a new type or other
manufacturer's gloves, make sure that they are chemically and mechanically resistant to working conditions. If
you have any questions about the suitability of the gloves, please contact the manufacturers / suppliers of
gloves.
The inside of the gloves should not contain powders which can cause hand skin allergies.
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Before using the gloves, please always make sure there are no tears, cracks, or other defects.
When the work is finished, the gloves must be cleaned and washed thoroughly before they are dry. After
work, care must be taken to the hand skin.
Other protection: wear working clothes according EN ISO 13688, wear special working boots according to
EN ISO 20345. After finishing work wash your hands with soap and change clothes.
Respiratory protection: in case ventilation is not sufficient use masks with the “K” or “A2B2E2K2P3” filter
according to LST EN 14387.
Thermal protection: not necessary.
8.2.3 Environmental exposure controls: do not flush into sewer system.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

(a) Appearance: Liquid colorless at 20 °C and a pressure o 1013 hPa.
(b) Odor: with mild odor of ammonia.
(c) Odor threshold: mild ammonia odor could be felt in a small quantity of product.
(d) pH: (8-10) 10 % solution, mass fraction;
(e) Melting/Freezing temperature:
 AUS32 – minus 11,5°C;
 AUS 40 – minus 1°C;
 AUS 20 – minus 6°C;
(f) Initial boiling point and boiling range: about 100ºC.
(g) Flash-point: The substance is inorganic. In accordance with Column 2 of REACH Annex VII, flash point
does not need to be conducted.
(h) Speed of vaporization: not applicable.
(i) Flammability: nonflammable.
(j) Limit values of flammability or explosion: nonflamable and none explosive.
(k) Vapor pressure: 23 mbar at 20 0C.
(l) Vapor density: for noneflamable liquids is not determined.
(m) Relative density:
 AUS 32 (1,087 ÷ 1,093 at 20 °C;
 AUS 40 (1,108 ÷ 1,116 at 20 °C;
 AUS 20 (1,052 ÷ 1,058) at 20 °C.
(n) Solubility in water: Very soluble;
(o) Partition coefficient n-octanol/water: due to substance is inorganic partition coefficient n-octanol/water
does not need to be conducted.
(p) Auto ignition temperature: In accordance with REACH Annex XI, testing may be omitted if testing does
not appear scientifically necessary. However, due to product do not contain groups that may react with oxygen
and therefore will not auto-ignite at temperatures between room temperature and melting point, a study is not
considered necessary.
(r) Decomposition temperature: 160 – 190 °C.
(s) Viscosity:
 AUS 32 about 1,4 m as at 25 °C;
 AUS 40 about 1,38 m as at 25 °C;
 AUS 20 about 1,2 m as at 25 °C.
(t) Explosive properties: none explosive;
(u) Oxidizing properties: none.
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9.2 Other information

None.

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 Reactivity
Stable under regular conditions (see section 7, handling and storage).

10.2 Chemical stability

Stable under regular handling and storage conditions.
Conditions to avoid the substance causing hazardous chemical reactions: lower than the crystallization
temperature and higher than 30 °C (urea hydrolysis takes place). Any entry material will contaminate the
product and can not be used for its intended purpose.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Any entry material will contaminate the product and can not be used for its intended purpose.
Stabilizers need: not necessary.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Environment temperature lower than crystallization temperature and higher than 30 ºC urea hydrolysis takes
place). Entrance of any materials will pollute the substance and it will be impossible to use the substance for
intended purpose.

10.5 Incompatible materials

The introduction of any material will contaminate the product and will not be suitable for its intended use.
Contact with other materials is not permitted.

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

Heated under vacuum at its melting point (120130 ºC it sublimes without change. At 160  190 ºC under
vacuum urea sublimes and is converted to ammonium cyanate. At atmospheric pressure at 180  190 ºC it
sublimes completely and decomposes partially to biuret, cyanic acid and alkali metals. At higher temperature
than 200 ºC urea sublimes and is converted to ammonium and cyanic acid.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity:
Product acute toxicity studies are not available. As the product is a urea aqueous solution, information on
acute toxicity according to REACH dossier for registration of urea is provided.
Human information: no available data.
Effects on animals
Exposure dose / Symptoms / delayed
Routes Method Notes
concentration effects
LD50: 14300
mg/kg bw (male) Negative effects Direct ATE
Acute oral toxicity LD50: 15000 Rats OECD 423 have not been Validation for
mg/kg bw established Trusted Data
(female)
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Acute dermal
Data not available
toxicity
Acute inhalation
Data not available
toxicity (vapour)
Other information: data not available.
Assessment/Classification: according to available urea and aqueous urea solutions do not match the criteria
for classification according to Regulation No. 1272/2008.

Skin corrosion and / or irritation: the product does not match the criteria for classification according to
Regulation No. 1272/2008. Under REACH dossier urea is demonstrated to be of very low acute toxicity by
the oral, subcutaneous and intravenous routes in the rat and mouse. Testing for acute dermal toxicity is not
justified on scientific grounds and for reasons of human welfare.
Eye irritation: the product does not match the criteria for classification according to Regulation No.
1272/2008. Studies in rats have shown that urea is easily irritating to the eyes. Based on medical data on urea-
related incidents reported by urea manufacturers, it was interpreted that urea is not classified as irritating to
humans (source – urea registration under the REACH dossier).
Respiratory sensitization: no data available (source – urea registration under the REACH dossier).
Mutagenicity: based on the results of the "Ames" study with the various urea concentrations so far (negative
results of the research), it was interpreted that urea does not exhibit mutagenic effects (source – urea
registration according to the REACH dossier).
Carcinogenicity: does not meet the criteria. Ames-test: negative (source – urea registration in REACH
dossier).
Reproductive toxicity: does not meet the criteria. Ames-test: negative (source – urea registration in REACH
dossier).
Specific toxicity for particular organ (STOT) (one time effect): does not meet the criteria for classification
according to Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008.
Specific toxicity for particular organ (STOT) (repeated effect): does not meet the criteria for classification
according to Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008.
Aspiration hazard: does not meet the criteria for classification.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Toxicity
In bodies of drinking water, maximum allowable concentration of urea shall not exceed the amount of organic
matter established by calculations against the amounts of biochemical possible concentration (BPC) and
dissolved oxygen. In water bodies of fishing farms, maximum allowable concentration of urea is 80mg/dm3.
Leuciscus idus (orfe) 96-h LC50> 6810 mg/l
Daphnia magna (short-term): 24-h EC50: > 10000 mg/l
Daphnia magna (long-term): no data.

Toxicity for fish

The name of the
Exposure dose /
Test duration organism used in the Results Method
concentration
tests
Urea is of inherently
LC50: > 10 000 mg/l 48 h Golden orphan OECD 203
low toxicity for fish
Urea is of inherently
LC50: 6 810 mg/l 96 h Golden orphan OECD 203
low toxicity for fish

Toxicity to aquatic invertebrates (short-term effects)

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The name of the

Exposure dose /
Test duration organism used in the Results Method
concentration
tests
LC50: > 10 000 mg/l 24 h Daphnia magna Low toxicity level OECD 202
LC50: 14 241 mg/l 24 h Herisoma trivolvis Low toxicity level OECD 202

Toxicity to aquatic invertebrates (long-term effects): no data available.

Toxicity to algae and aquatic plants

The name of the
Exposure dose /
Test duration organism used in the Results Method
concentration
tests
LC50: > 10 000 mg/l 192 h Algae Low toxicity level OECD 202
LC50: > 10 000 mg/l 7 days Algae Low toxicity level OECD 202

12.2 Persistence and degradability

The compound is well degradable. 4 mg/l in 1 h at 20 ºC / 68 ° Zahn-Wellens-Test / 400 mg/l: 3h: 2 %, 7d:
52 %, 14d: 85 %, 16 d: 96 %.

12.3 Bio accumulative potential

Octanol-water partition coefficient (Kow): considered to be low (based on high water solubility). The main part
of product – urea – does not have any bio accumulative properties, does not form any toxic compound with
other substances present in the air or drainage waters.
Bio concentration factor (BCF): low potential for bioaccumulation (based on substance properties). Urea in
the soil does not form any toxic compounds.

12.4 Mobility in soil

Adsorption coefficient: well-soluble in water; NO3 ion is extremely mobile. NH4 cation is absorbed in soil.

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

According to Annex XIII of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, no PBT and vPvB assessment has been
conducted.

12.6 Other hazards effect

None.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Waste from residues. The contaminant free waste according to Regulation (EC) No. 1357/2014 is classified
as non-hazardous waste. Depending on degree and nature of contamination dispose of by use as fertilizer
(after dilution) or must be transferred to an authorized waste handling companies. Do not empty into drains.
Wastes in Lithuania must be handled in accordance with Law on Waste Disposal of the Republic of Lithuania,
in other countries – in accordance with national legislation.

Package waste disposal. According to Regulation (EC) No. 1357/2014 the contaminant free packaging of
product is classified as non-hazardous waste. Depending on degree and nature of contamination dispose of by
use as fertilizer (after dilution) or must be transferred to an authorized waste handling companies. Wastes in
Lithuania must be handled in accordance with Law on Waste Disposal of the Republic of Lithuania, in other
countries – in accordance with national legislation.
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Do not remove label, prepared according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008, until package is thoroughly
cleaned.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

14.1 UN Number
Not available because the product is not subject to ADR requirements.

14.2 Proper shipping name

Not available because the product is not subject to ADR requirements.

14.3 Transport hazard classes

Not available because the product is not subject to ADR requirements.

14.4 Packaging group

Not available because the product is not subject to ADR requirements.

14.5 Environmental hazards

The product is not classified as hazardous substance according to the Orange Book and International
Transport Codes RID (Railway), ADR (Road) and IMDG (sea transport).

14.6. Special precautions for users

None.

14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of Marpol 73/78 and the IBC Code
The product is packed in packaging for carriage and therefore is not subject to MARPOL 73/78 Annex II and
the IBC Code.

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulation/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

EU legislation:
- Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006
concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a
European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC)
No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and
Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC;
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/830 of 28 May 2015 amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the
European Parliament and of the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of
Chemicals (REACH);
- Commission Regulation (EC) No 552/2009 of 22 June 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the
European Parliament and of the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of
Chemicals (REACH) as regards Annex XVII;
- REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December
2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing
Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006;
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- Commission Regulation (EU) No 1357/2014 of 18 December 2014 replacing Annex III to Directive
2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste and repealing certain Directives;
- Directive 2012/18/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 on the control of major-
accident hazards involving dangerous substances, amending and subsequently repealing Council Directive
96/82/EC;
- Regulation (EU) No 98/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2013 on the
marketing and use of explosives precursors;
- European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR);
- The International Rule for Transport of Dangerous Substances by Railway (RID);
- The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG);
- International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78);
- The International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
(International Bulk Chemical Code) (the IBC Code).

National legislation (Lithuania):

- Applicable Law on Waste Disposal of the Republic of Lithuania;
- Applicable Law on Package and Package Waste Handling of the Republic of Lithuania;
- HN23 Maximum Allowable Concentrations of Hazardous Chemical Substances and Preparations in
Working Environment. General Requirements;
- HN36 Banned and Restricted Substances;
- Applicable Regulations or Workers ” rotection against the Impact o Chemical actors” and Regulations
or Workers “ rotection against Carcinogenous and Mutagenous Impacts”;
- Applicable Procedure of Safety Data Sheet Requirements and Supply thereof to Professional Users;
- Applicable Rules on Labeling of Items (Products) to be Sold in Lithuania and Referring Price thereof;
- Applicable Rules on Waste Disposal;
- 17 of August 2004 Governments of the LR resolution No. 966 „On Prevention, Response and Investigation
of dangerous objects and substances, mixtures or preparations classified as hazardous materials, and a list of
criteria for designation of the Approval, as subsequently amended and supplemented. (Official Gazette, 2004,
No. 130-4649; 2005 No. 131-4731, 2008, No. 109-4159; 2009 No. 90-3855; 2010, No. 59-2894; 2012 No. 61-
3078), as amended and supplemented.
- LST EN 149 “Respiratory protective devices. Filtering half masks for protection against particles.
Requirements, testing, marking”;
- LST EN 166 “Personal eye protection. Technical requirements”;
- LST EN ISO 374-1 “Protective gloves against hazardous chemicals and micro-organisms. Part 1. Protective
gloves against hazardous chemicals and micro-organisms. Part 1. Terminology and chemical resistance
requirements (ISO 374-1: 2016)”;
- LST EN 388 “Protective gloves against mechanical hazards”;
- LST EN 405:2002+A1:2009 “Respiratory protective equipment. alves with ilter valves or protection
against gas or gas and particles. Requirements, testing, marking”;
- LST EN 420 “Protective gloves. General requirements and testing methods”.
- LST EN ISO 13688 “Protective clothing. General requirements (ISO 13688: 2013)”.
- LST EN 14387 “Respiratory protective devices. Gas filters and composite filters. Requirements, testing,
marking”;
- LST EN ISO 20345 “Personal protective equipment. Safe footwear (ISO 20345: 2011)”.

Additional information provided on the label of the chemical preparation package:

isual signs No. 14 „Temperature limitation“ -5ºC ÷ 25ºC and No. 4 „ rotect rom sun“ in compliance with
LST EN ISO 780.
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Additional information about the relevant Community provisions on safety, health and the
environment for the product.
The product is not subject to requirements according to the Government Resolution No. 966 of the
Government of the Republic of Lithuania of 2004.08.07 „On Approval of the Description of the List and
Attribution Criteria for List of Materials, Mixtures or Preparations of Hazardous Substances in the Hazardous
Objects“ (Official Gazette, 2004, No. 130-4649) with all subsequent amendments and supplements).

Restrictions on the product according to Regulation (EU) No. 98/2013: not applicable.

15.2 Chemical safety assessment

As in accordance with Regulation No. 1272/2008 [CLP] aqueous urea solution is not classified as hazardous
consequently in accordance with REACH Article 14 no Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for
this mixture.

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Revision date: 2019.03.31

Version: 5.0
Revision No. 0
Issuing date: 2019.03.31

(i) A clear evidence of added, deleted or modified information:

The following changes were made to the safety data sheet as compared to the previous version:
- subsection 1.4: additional information on Emergency Control Centers in Europe for emergency numbers.
- subsection 4.1.6: additional item on individual protective equipment recommended for first aiders is
included.
- subsection 6.1: included additional information on personal precautions and emergency procedures.
- subsection 8.1: included additional information according the main part of the product – urea – IPRD value
(according HN23).
- subsection 8.2.2: revised and updated information on personal protective equipment.
- subsection 9.1.: included additional information about the appearance of the product.
- section 14.2: revised information according product transportation.
- section 15: updated information on national legislation.

(ii) List of abbreviations and acronyms used throughout the Safety Data Sheet:
ATE – acute toxicity estimate;
ADR – European Agreement on Dangerous Goods by Road;
CLP – Classification, Labeling and Packaging Regulation; Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008;
CAS – Chemical Abstracts Service;
DNEL – Derived No-Effect value;
EU – European Union;
ECHA – European Chemicals Agency;
EC No. – EINECS ir ELINCS numbers;
EINECS – European List of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances;
ELINCS – European Register of Substances;
Eye Irrit. 2 – eye irritating 2 category;
HS – Hygiene Standard;
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IBC Code – International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Bulk Hazardous
Substances;
IMDG – International Maritime Organisation;
ĮST – Company Standard;
IMSBC – International Bulk Cargo Code;
IUCLID – International Database of General Information on Chemicals;
RID – Regulations Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail;
IUPAC – International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry;
UN – United Nations;
Kow – octanol-water partition coefficient;
LC50 – Lethal concentration of 50% of tested population;
LD50 – Lethal dose for 50% of tested population;
MARPOL 73/78 – International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships;
OJ – Official Journal;
Oxid. Solid 3 – oxidizing solids, 3 category;
PBT – Persistent, Bioaccumulative, Toxic;
PNEC(s) – Forecast(-s) no effect(-s) concentration(-s);
SDS – Safety Data Sheet;
vPvB – very Persistent, very Bio accumulative.

Explanation of the utilization sector (SU):

SU23 – Electricity, current, gas, water supply and sewage treatment.

(iii) Bibliography:
1) Registration of urea according to the REACH dossier is published on the website of the European
Chemicals Agency.
2) http://gestis-en.itrust.de/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=gestiseng:sdbeng

(iv) Applicable classification and procedures used to determine the classification of mixtures in
accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP Regulation]:
Classification in accordance with Regulation
Classification procedure
(EC) No. 1272/2008
The product was classified based on the classification of the main part
The product does not meet the criteria for
of the mixture – urea – according to the classification in the REACH
classification according to Regulation (EC)
dossier. The dossier indicates that urea does not meet the criteria for
No. 1272/2008
classification in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.

(v) Relevant precautionary and hazard statements:

P102 – Keep out of reach of children;
P305+P351+P338 – IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing;
P302+P352 – IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.

(vi) Training Advice: To ensure the protection of people and the environment, people who manufacture,
handle and use this product must be trained to work with hazardous substances, hazardous materials, nitrogen
fertilizers with sulphur properties, have adequate hygiene skills, first aid principles and information on
emergency procedures. This safety data sheet must be made available to those working with the product.
Persons must be instructed before working with the product.
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NOTE. The information provided in this safety data sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information,
and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as guidance for safe handling,
use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal, and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality
specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such
material used in combination with any other materials or in any proceed, unless specified in the text.

Release info: This version replaces all previous documents.