Originally published in Equipment Manager from the Association of Equipment Management Professionals
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) is not volatile — it’s noncombustible, nonhazardous and not a pollutant — but if contaminated or improperly managed, it can have significant consequences for engine emissions solutions that rely on selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology.
Managing and handling DEF should not, however, be viewed as a burden. The right combination of education and technology can take the risks out of DEF handling by the equipment owner. And as long as fluid is purchased from accredited sources and managed properly through the supply chain, it poses no risk to high-horsepower heavy equipment.
(read the entire article, "DEF Management 101" from AEMP...)
