NOXy® is a new brand used by the Grupa Azoty Group to market its 32.5% urea water solution, also known as AdBlue®<sup>1</sup>, obtained from technically pure (contaminant-free) urea and demineralised water.
NOXy® is non-toxic, odourless, colourless, safe and environmentally-friendly. High quality and purity of the solution must be assured at the production stage, but also during transport and storage. All surfaces coming into direct contact with NOXy® should be free from contaminants (oil, fuels, detergents) and solids.
1AdBlue® is a registered trademark of Verband der Automobilindustrie e.V. (VDA)
As a chemical product, NOXy® (or AdBlue®) finds its application in vehicle emissions control technologies which convert toxic nitric oxides (NOx) into harmless nitrogen and steam. NOXy® is used chiefly by the automotive industry as an element of SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) systems, enabling compliance with the stringent standards of exhaust emissions from Diesel engines.
For more information on the SCR technology, go to the noxy.eu website.
NOXy® is packed in:
In order to prevent any contamination of NOXy® and corrosion of the equipment, all tanks, containers (along with pipes), valves and instruments used to transport the product should be made from highly alloyed austenite steel, as well as various plastics (polyethylene plastics, polypropylene plastics, isobutylene plastics, fluoroethylene plastics, etc.).
In order to prevent any deterioration of its quality during transport and storage, the product should not be transported for prolonged periods in temperatures above 25°C to prevent urea decomposition and/or water evaporation in the case of ventilated containers. Along the entire logistic chain − from factory, to transport, to end consumer − NOXy® should be handled in accordance with the prescribed rules so as to maintain its high quality intact.
NOXy® should be stored in:
The tanks should be protected against sunlight and against product temperature falling below -5°C (risk of crystallisation). Storing NOXy® at temperatures above 25°C over a long period may affect its durability, triggering spontaneous hydrolysis with continuous release of ammonia.
NOXy® solidifies at temperatures below -5°C, expanding by about 7% relative to its liquid state, which may cause a sealed container to burst if filled to capacity. The quality of solidified NOXy® will not deteriorate if it is carefully heated at a temperature below 25°C.
If these procedures are not observed, the product quality may be adversely affected.
The main factor determining the durability of NOXy® is the ambient temperature at which the product is stored.
Having manufactured the solution and supplied it directly to all market segments for several years now, we can guarantee prime quality of the product, timely deliveries and professional customer service of the highest standard.
In order to ensure the highest product quality along the supply chain, we guarantee efficient logistics and strict compliance with the ISO 22241 standard, confirmed by quality certificates for every delivery.
Thanks to the Group’s capabilities, manufacturing experience and strong logistics, we can guarantee uninterrupted availability of the product, allowing us to meet the growing demand from customers in Poland and neighbouring countries. Along with NOXy®, Grupa Azoty and its authorised distributors provide customers with helpful information and expert technical support.