Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) is a mixture of 67.5% deionized water and 32.5% urea that is odourless, colourless, and non-flammable. To reduce the concentration of nitrous oxide (NOx) in diesel exhaust emissions from engines, selective catalytic reduction (SCR) uses the standardised AUS 32 form as a consumable. Inside the exhaust pipe, DEF vaporises and breaks down into ammonia and carbon dioxide, which then react with oxygen and harmful nitrogen oxides inside the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst of the vehicle. As a result, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and water vapour are produced. Special storage tanks made of polyethylene plastic or stainless steel are used to preserve DEF's quality because the shelf life of the substance is directly correlated with the temperature at which it is stored.
Revenue for the global market for Diesel Exhaust Fluid was estimated at US$11.60 million in 2021, growing at a CAGR of 7.67% over the forecast period (2022 to 2030).
Prominent Players in the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Industry:
Yara International
A chemical company based in Norway is called Yara International ASA. Along with complex and specialty mineral fertiliser products, its product line also includes phosphate- and potash-based fertilisers.
The biggest Diesel Exhaust Fluid plant in the world is now open, thanks to Yara International.
BASF SE
The largest chemical producer in the world is the German multinational BASF SE. In the German city of Ludwigshafen, it has its headquarters.
Particulates and other pollutants can be eliminated from diesel engine exhaust by BASF diesel engine catalysts.
CF Industries Holdings Inc.
Based in Deerfield, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, CF Industries Holdings, Inc. is an American producer and supplier of agricultural fertilisers, including products containing ammonia, urea, and ammonium nitrate. As the Central Farmers Fertilizer Company, it was established in 1946.
In 2010, CF acquired Terra Industries, expanding our portfolio with a fledgling DEF business with 8,000 urea-equivalent tonnes of sales.
Cummins Inc.
