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 Post subject: IBC that had Urea in it.
PostPosted: May 23rd, '12, 13:16 
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Would it be ok to use an IBC that has had Urea in it?

Or would it continue to leach ammonia and cause issues?
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Urea is highly soluble in water, so I'd doubt that IBC plastic would adsorb too much, if any. A good wash with clean water should suffice. CAUTION: Urea + water = ammonia! Wear PPE and work in a well ventilated space. When you're done, fill with clean water and do an ammonia test. Wait 24 hours and repeat the test.
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 Post subject: IBC that had Urea in it.
PostPosted: May 23rd, '12, 13:34 
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PostPosted: May 23rd, '12, 13:34 
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Thanks bunson :thumbright:

yea I was kinda thinking that Arbe :wink:
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PostPosted: May 23rd, '12, 13:36 
+1 Arbe.... use them Charlie...
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sounds piss easy to clean
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PostPosted: May 23rd, '12, 14:42 
Yeah... just add water... and cycle... :D
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Was this a set up question? :)
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PostPosted: May 23rd, '12, 19:56 
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ehem..

Well, I knew what Urea was.... I read the MSDS to be sure there was no other nasties in a bulk container of the stuff.... looked good and satisfied my beleifs.

I felt confident.

But the truth is..... I just wanted to be sure. :lol:

Lucky there is a forum of legends I know of...... that knows stuff.

No set up :wink:
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