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DEF Safety Standards

Diesel Exhaust Fluid Safety

Diesel Exhaust Fluid is classified as a non-hazardous material and should be handled with the following tips in mind.

DEF Do's & Don'ts
DEF Do's	DEF Don'ts
When filling vehicle tanks with DEF at service stations, there is no requirement to wear protective clothing.	Do not keep DEF in the sunlight or in temperatures higher than 86 degrees Fahrenheit
In case of contact with the eyes, flush with cool water. Remove contact lenses, if applicable, and continue flushing.	If DEF is spilt on clothing, please remove and wash in a separate load.
In case of contact with the skin, flush with cool water. Wash with soap and water.	DEF should never be swallowed. If so, do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water, then drink one to two glasses of water.
In case of fire, DEF containers must cooled by spraying with water. After fire, the contents of a DEF container must be disposed.	Spilt DEF should be cleaned up as soon as possible; DEF can be harmful to concrete and masonry.
	DEF should be properly disposed of as waste and should not be poured down standard drains.

This information above is a general guide.
Please consult the TerraCair® Diesel Exhaust Fluid MSDS for detailed safety and data on this product.