366 Service products If you come into contact with AdBlue ® , observe the following: R unalloyed steel R galvanised steel If AdBlue ® is stored in these types of con- tainer, constituents of these metals may dissolve and damage the exhaust gas after- treatment beyond repair. R immediately wash AdBlue ® from your skin with water and soap. R if AdBlue ® comes into contact with your eyes, rinse your eyes with clean water immediately. Consult a doctor without delay. Only use containers made of the following materials to store AdBlue ® : R if you have swallowed AdBlue ® , immedi- ately rinse your mouth with water and drink plenty of water. Consult a doctor without delay.
R Cr Ni steel in accordance with DIN EN 10 088-1/2/3 R Mo-Cr Ni steel in accordance with DIN EN 10 088-1/2/3 R change clothing that is soiled with AdBlue ® immediately. R polypropylene R polyethylene The chemical composition of AdBlue ® can break down if it heats up to 50 † over a long period of time (e.g. as a result of direct sun- light on the tank). This creates ammonia vapour. High outside temperatures Disposal H Environmental note Dispose of AdBlue ® in an environmentally responsible manner. Observe laws and regulations on the disposal of AdBlue ® in the country concerned. Low outside temperatures Technical data AdBlue ® freezes at a temperature of approx- imately Т 11 †.
As the vehicle's AdBlue ® sup- ply system is heated, operating in winter is guaranteed even at temperatures below Т 11 †. Purity ! Impurities in AdBlue ® , e.g. due to other service products, cleaning products or dust, may lead to: Additives, tap water R increased emission values R damage to the catalytic converter ! Do not mix additives to AdBlue ® . Do not thin AdBlue ® with tap water. This could destroy the exhaust gas aftertreatment system. R engine damage R malfunctions in the BlueTec ® exhaust gas aftertreatment Ensure that AdBlue ® is always pure to avoid malfunctions in BlueTec ® exhaust gas after- treatment. If AdBlue ® is pumped from the AdBlue ® tank, e.g.
during repairs, do not use this fluid to refill the tank. The purity of the fluid is other- wise no longer guaranteed. Storage ! Containers made of the following materi- als are not suitable for the storage of AdBlue ® /DEF: R aluminium R copper R copper alloys