Is Def Harmful to Skin

Diesel Exhaust Fluid is considered an eye and skin irritant and is not flammable. If your skin comes into contact with DEF, wash immediately with soap and water.

What to do if you get DEF on your skin?

If you get DEF on your skin, flush the area with cool water, then wash with soap and water. If you get DEF on your clothing, wash the contaminated clothing in a separate load. Don’t get DEF in your eyes. If you do, flush your eyes with cool water.

Is DEF toxic to humans?

Urea and consequently DEF is not overly toxic to humans. Urea can be irritating to eyes, skin and the respiratory tract but not life threatening. High concentrations in the blood can be damaging to humans however ingestion of low concentrations of urea ,given an adequate water ingestion of water, are not harmful.