Urea: A Versatile Chemical Compound

Urea, with the general chemical formula (NH2)2CO, is a colorless organic compound also recognized by the International Nonproprietary Name carbamide, as designated by the World Health Organization. This highly water-soluble substance possesses a pKa value close to zero. Urea is primarily a waste product resulting from the metabolic breakdown of proteins within the body. Notably, it is not exclusive to humans but is also produced by numerous mammals, amphibians, and certain fish. Urea represents a significant scientific achievement, being the first natural compound synthesized artificially from inorganic compounds, a milestone facilitated by our company.

Applications of Urea Across Industries and Fields

1. Animal Feed: Urea serves as a component of animal feed, offering an economical source of nitrogen to stimulate growth.
2. De-Icing Agent: It functions as a non-corrosive alternative to rock salt for road de-icing.
3. Pet-Friendly Salt Substitutes: Urea is a primary ingredient in pet-friendly salt substitutes, although it may be less effective than traditional rock salt or calcium chloride.
4. Cosmetics and Personal Care: Urea is utilized in the production of hair removal products like Nair and Veet. It also acts as a browning agent in factory-produced pretzels and finds application in some skin creams, moisturizers, and hair conditioners.
5. Cloud Seeding: Urea is employed as a cloud seeding agent, often in combination with other salts.
6. Flame-Proofing Agent: It is a component in dry chemical fire extinguisher charges, such as the urea-potassium bicarbonate mixture.
7. Plastics Production: Urea is useful in the manufacturing of certain plastics.
8. Glues: It plays a role in the formulation of glues.
9. Detergents: Urea is found in toilet bowl cleaners and dishwashing machine detergents.
10. Hair Coloring Products: Some hair coloring products contain urea.
11. Pesticides and Fungicides: It is an ingredient in some pesticides and fungicides.
12. Medicine: Urea is incorporated into the production of barbiturates, dermatological products for skin rehydration, and diuretics.

Specifications of the Product

Urea production is closely linked to gas prices, with costs directly influenced by natural gas prices. Therefore, new manufacturing plants are typically established in regions with ample natural gas reserves where prices are lower. Finished urea products are transported worldwide in large shipments, often totaling 30,000 metric tons. The market price of urea is directly tied to the global natural gas price and the demand for agricultural products, making prices highly volatile and occasionally unpredictable.

Packaging and Usage of Urea

Urea is employed in various commercial and industrial applications and is packaged in 25 kg plastic bags as well as jumbo bags. It is used in the production of plastics, animal feed, glues, cleaning products, cosmetics, pesticides, and more.

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of Urea

• In pure grades, urea will hydrolyze into ammonium in a matter of days to several weeks when released into the soil.
• When released into the soil, it may leach into groundwater.
• When released into water, urea may biodegrade to a moderate extent.
• It is not expected to significantly evaporate when released into water or air.
• Urea is not anticipated to significantly bioaccumulate.
• In the air, urea is expected to degrade rapidly via reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals and has a short half-life of less than one day.

Based on MSDS documents, urea is considered an environmentally friendly chemical compound.

Specification Prilled Urea (GRADE A)

Property	Units	Test Method	Value
Nitrogen Content	Wt%	ISO 5315	46.3 min.
Moisture	Wt%	ISO 2753	0.3 max.
Biuret	Wt%	ISO 2754	1 max.
Particle size (1-2.84 mm)	Wt%	ISO 8397	90 min.
Conditioning Agent	Anti-Cake or Formaldehyde Treated

Specification Prilled Urea (GRADE B)

Property	Units	Test Method	Value
Nitrogen Content	Wt%	ISO 5315	46.3 min.
Moisture	Wt%	ISO 2753	0.3 max.
Biuret	Wt%	ISO 2754	1 max.
Particle size (1-2.84 mm)	%	ISO 8397	90 min.

Specification Granular Urea

Property	Units	Test Method	Value
Nitrogen Content	Wt%	ISO 5315	46.3 min.
Moisture	Wt%	ISO 2753	0.3 max.
Biuret	Wt%	ISO 2754	1 max.
Particle size (1-2.84 mm)	%	ISO 8397	90 min.
Formaldehyde	Wt%	BS-6806-1	0.55 max.

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