In October, the Euro IV standard on exhaust emissions comes into effect: Air1 is ready with a secured AdBlue supply across the whole of Europe for use in the SCR system on heavy-duty Euro IV vehicles.

On October 1, 2006, the Euro IV standard on exhaust emissions comes into effect. AdBlue will be required in the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system used in some heavy-duty Euro IV vehicles. Air1, the high-quality AdBlue brand commercialised by Yara and Brenntag, is ready with a secured AdBlue supply across the whole of Europe.

AdBlue is a liquid urea solution that is injected into the SCR catalyst on-board trucks meeting the more stringent European Union restrictions on exhaust gas emissions.

These standards are set by the European Union to control emissions of pollutants from heavy-duty vehicles, including Nitrogen Oxide (NOx).

AdBlue is sprayed into the exhaust system, and is subsequently hydrolised before the catalytic converter breaks down the NOx into harmless nitrogen and water.

Yara is the world's largest AdBlue manufacturer, with a particularly pure method of production.

Being a primary source AdBlue supplier, Yara guarantees that Air1 meets the high quality criteria set in the DIN standard 70070.

The urea used for Air1 is extracted directly from the urea production process as a stream of very pure liquid.

It is then transferred directly to dedicated facilities where it is dissolved with high-quality demineralised water to the right concentration.

Each batch of AdBlue is fully analysed before shipment and a quality assured certificate accompanies the product when it is distributed to ensure traceability.

These automated processes avoid impurities which can cause damage to the SCR system.

Yara produces the premium grade urea used for Air1 production at strategically placed plants in Europe - Brunsbuttel in Germany and Sluiskil in The Netherlands.

Sluiskil is the world's largest AdBlue production plant with an annual capacity of 200,000 tonnes.

'With our prime production facilities and partnerships with major oil distributors as well as leading truck manufacturers brands and our unique availability across Europe, the Air1 ambition is to be in the leading market position', says Rolf E Isberg, Air1 Programme Director for Yara.

Air1 provides an unrivalled availability across Europe as it is distributed by Brenntag, Europe's largest distributor of chemical products.

With more than 120 distribution centres, Air1 offers efficient delivery to home depot and retail outlets alike within 2 working days of receiving an order.

There is a wide variety of storage options available from permanent Mini-Bulk units, temporary Intermediate Bulk Containers and easy to handle canisters.

Furthermore, Air1 brings comprehensive services in telemetry, technical support, operational instruction and flexible financial arrangements.

The Air1 stand at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 06 Exhibition, 21-28 September 2006 in Hannover Germany will be in Hall 12, Stand D55.

AdBlue is a registered trademark of the Verband der Automobilindustrie eV (VDA).