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AdBlue® by BASF

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AdBlue® by BASF – The reliable choice for clean mobility.

As one of Europe’s leading suppliers, BASF combines outstanding product quality with stable supply and trusted service. For manufacturers, fleets and distributors – today and in the future.

  • High quality: Typical values even better than the ISO 22241 requirements

  • Supply security: European production and reliable availability

  • Flexible delivery options: Bulk or packaged goods, delivered by road tankers, rail transport and overseas shipments

  • Broad Portfolio: From conventional AdBlue to sustainable solutions like AdBlue® GE and AdBlue® ZeroPCF

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NEW: BASF produces AdBlue® GE with 100% green electricity.
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3 steps of CO2 footprint 

With AdBlue® by BASF, you have the choice: from the proven conventional AdBlue® by BASF to AdBlue® GE by BASF with a noticeable reduction in CO2 footprint* to AdBlue® ZeroPCF by BASF, our variant with a significant reduction in CO2 footprint* of < 0.05 kg CO₂ per kg AdBlue®, certified according to ISO 14067:2018.
* (cradle‑to‑gate)

AdBlue® by BASF

Premium quality and reliability since 2005

Since 2005, AdBlue® by BASF has stood for reliable performance, certified purity and consistent compliance with ISO 22241 – ensuring optimal SCR efficiency. Trusted by millions of drivers and fleets, AdBlue® by BASF supports clean mobility today and in the future.

Key benefits at a glance 

  • Premium quality you can rely on – consistently high purity for optimal SCR performance.
  • Meets all EURO IV, V and VI emission standards for reliable NOₓ reduction.
  • Supports lower fuel consumption through efficient engine operation.
  • Designed for all vehicles with AdBlue®/SCR technology – from passenger cars to heavy-duty trucks.
  • Made in Germany – compliant, safe, and produced to the highest BASF quality standards.

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AdBlue® GE by BASF 

Produced with 100% Green Electricity attributed via a certified mass balance approach

AdBlue® GE by BASF delivers the same proven performance as our standard AdBlue® – but is produced using 100% green electricity. This lowers CO₂ emissions in production and improves the cradle‑to‑gate footprint.
At the same time, AdBlue® GE is a cost‑efficient choice for customers looking to take an easy, affordable first step towards more sustainable solutions.

Key benefits at a glance 

  • Same quality and effectiveness
  • Produced with 100% green electricity
  • Reduced CO₂ emissions in production
  • High‑purity 32.5% urea solution

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AdBlue® ZeroPCF by BASF 

Our strongest step towards lower CO₂ emissions

AdBlue® ZeroPCF by BASF is our most sustainable AdBlue® variant, offering the same proven quality while significantly reducing the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF, cradle‑to‑gate) to below 0.05 kg CO₂ per kilogram of AdBlue®. This reduction is achieved through the use of Biomethane and Green Electricity based on a certified biomass balance approach. TÜV Rheinland has verified the PCF calculation according to ISO 14067:2018.
For fleets and distributors, it is the ideal choice to make a highly impactful sustainability improvement without changing the application or compromising performance.

Key benefits at a glance 

  • Significant reduction in CO2 footprint (cradle‑to‑gate)
  • Verified by TÜV Rheinland according to ISO 14067:2018
  • Same proven AdBlue® performance and quality
  • Produced using renewable energy like Biomethane and Green Electricity via biomass balance approach

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Flexible delivery options 

Full portfolio supply via road tankers, packaged goods, rail transport and overseas shipments

BASF ensures reliable AdBlue® supply across Europe and beyond. With a fully integrated logistics network, we deliver the complete AdBlue® portfolio in the format that best fits your operations — from efficient bulk supply via road tankers to flexible packaged goods for workshops and retailers. Our rail logistics support large‑scale industrial demand, while overseas shipping enables secure international availability. This versatility makes BASF a dependable partner for fleets, distributors and manufacturers seeking stable and scalable AdBlue® supply.

Facts about AdBlue®

Stricter Euro IV, V and VI emission standards have significantly reduced the permissible levels of nitrogen oxides for commercial and, more recently, private vehicles. To meet these requirements, most European OEMs rely on Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology — a system in which AdBlue® by BASF plays a key role.

Ad Blue How does it work

AdBlue® is a high‑purity 32.5% urea solution injected into the exhaust stream. There, it releases ammonia, which reacts with nitrogen oxides on the SCR catalyst to form harmless nitrogen and water — natural components of the air we breathe. This process effectively reduces NOₓ emissions and supports compliance with current emission regulations.

In combination with SCR catalysts, AdBlue® by BASF can also contribute to reduced fuel consumption and stable engine performance by enabling higher, more efficient combustion temperatures and lowering soot formation.

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Frederik Keilen
Business Manager AdBlue® by BASF
Yvonne Gleber
Business Management and Supply Chain AdBlue® by BASF

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Greater fuel efficiency, a lower environmental impact, freedom of design as well as greater comfort and safety.

AdBlue® = registered trademark of the VDA (German Automotive Industry Association). BASF is an extraordinary member of the VDA (German Automotive Industry Association), which owns and licenses the AdBlue® brand. Only officially approved manufacturers can market diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) under the AdBlue® name. This innovative product is synonymous with consistently high quality. 

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Storage

To prevent contaminants from impairing the quality, AdBlue® by BASF should be handled only in storage and filling systems intended exclusively for this purpose. Additionally, this handling helps to avoid high testing costs. BASF distributors will be pleased to provide more information.

Since AdBlue® solidifies at -11°C and decomposes at an accelerated rate at temperatures above 25°C, storage and filling systems must be designed to assure a temperature range of between 30 and -11°C.

Danger and health

AdBlue® by BASF is an aqueous solution which poses no hazard under the relevant European chemicals legislation. Furthermore, it is not classified as a hazardous substance under the relevant materials and transport regulations.

Should small quantities of AdBlue® by BASF come into contact with the skin during handling, it can simply be washed off with large quantities of water. A threat to human health can be virtually excluded.

Degradability and disposal

AdBlue® by BASF is easily decomposed by microbes. The hazard which it poses to water and soil is therefore very low. Accordingly, it has been placed in the lowest German water hazard class, WGK 1. Thanks to its outstanding degradability, small quantities of spilled AdBlue® by BASF can simply be flushed into the sewer with large quantities of water.

Shelf life

Provided that the maximum recommended storage temperature of 25 °C is maintained, AdBlue® by BASF continues to meet the requirements of ISO 22241 for at least 12 months after production. Should this recommended storage temperature be exceeded, this period is reduced accordingly. AdBlue® by BASF solidifies at -11°C. When reheated gently, the frozen AdBlue® by BASF returns to the liquid state and can be used as-is with no reduction in quality.