Urea (46-0-0)
Safety Procedures
Safety should be in the forefront of everyone's mind when handling hazardous products. When an accident or emergency occurs, it is very important to know what safety procedures should be used. We offer safety training and assistance to develop safety programs for your facility. Your health and safety is very important to us!
Physical Data
Vapor Pressure: N/A
Solubility in Water: 78g/100 ml (5°C)
119.3g/100 ml (25°C)
Appearance & Odor: White granules, odorless or slight ammonia odor.

Health Hazards
Eyes: Flush with large amounts of water for a minimum of 15 minutes. May cause irritation, redness and pain.
Skin: Wash affected areas with soap and water.
Inhalation: Provide fresh air. Give oxygen with assisted ventilation as required if cough/difficulty breathing occurs.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth & drink plenty of water. Induce vomiting if exposed to high volumes of a low concentration. Obtain medical attention in all cases.
Overexposure
Irritation, erythema, nausea, vomiting, increased urination.. Forms corrosive solutions when dissolved in water (or tears). High blood concentrations of urea increase the risk of glaucoma.

Employee Protection
Respiratory: A NIOSH-approved respirator equipped with combined ammonia and dust, fume, and mist cartridges if necessary.
Eye: Use chemical safety goggles when there is potential for eye contact.
Ventilation: Process enclosure, general dilution/local exhaust where necessary to maintain airborne dust concentrations below OSHA limits.
Other: Cotton gloves and protective clothing should be used.
Fire & Explosion Hazards
Flammable levels: Nonflammable
Flash Point: N/A
Extinguishing Media: Use appropriate media for surrounding fire.
Special Procedures: A self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn in a fire involving the material. Toxic gas and vapor (carbon monoxide, ammonia, nitrogen oxide) may be released by decomposition.

Reactivity
Stability: Stable
Materials to Avoid: Contact with a gallium perchlorate and hypochlorites will cause a violent reaction.
Conditions to Avoid: Heating with hydroxides forms ammonia and carbon dioxide.

Spill or Leak Procedures
Spills: Recover any reusable product, taking care not to generate excess dust. Use caution as product may be slippery when wet.
Disposal: Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations on spill reporting, waste handling and waste disposal.
We are providing this data for informational purposes only. If a person comes in contact with any of the chemicals mentioned, it is imperative to contact your local emergency personnel and/or a physician. This information is intended only as guidance for appropriate precautionary handling of the material and is believed to be accurate. Industrial Resources provides no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages. Users of these products are responsible for investigating and verifying the precautions and dangers involved in the application that they have chosen. Federal, state, municipal, and insurance requirements, and national safety codes must be followed and are not to be confused with the precautionary data.
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