DEF Product Options & Availability
Q. What package sizes will be available? When?
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Cummins Filtration has offered DEF since 2003 in 4 sizes: 55 gal drum, 275 gal disposable tote, 330 gal tote, and bulk. Cummins Filtration recently expanded their DEF product line to include smaller packaging options, including 1, 2.5, and 5 gallon containers.
Q. Can I fill my own bottles of DEF?
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Cummins Filtration does not recommend that customers fill bottles of DEF for use in SCR systems due to the strict ISO requirements for maintaining DEF purity (free of contamination). For customers that do require filling, the ISO 22241 specifications provide detailed information regarding DEF quality, handling, testing, transportation storage, and refilling.
Q. What does IBC stand for?
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Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC) are all containers larger than a 55 gallon (207L) drums, and smaller than a tanker.
Q. Can totes be returned and refilled after use?
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The 330 gallon tote is a returnable tote. Empty tote returns should be made to the tote vendor rather than Cummins Filtration. For information on returning totes, please call 1- 800-608-8587.
The 275 gallon tote is disposable and primarily used for refilling of the larger plastic refillable tote. However, if customers do utilize the 275 gallon tote the transfer equipment must be DEF compatible and completely free of contaminants. Stainless steel and high density polyethylene plastic are DEF compatible materials. For a complete list of DEF compatible materials, see ISO22241. If required, the DEF dispensing equipment can be utilized with the 275 gallon tote when the dispensing equipment is supported by an appropriate structure.
Q. Where will DEF be available?
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In North America, all major truck stops have committed to carrying and selling DEF. The initial supply of DEF will most likely be in packaged containers while bulk dispensing options are being installed. In addition, Cummins Filtration is making DEF available to thousands of distributors, dealers and other outlets.
Q. Will Cummins Filtration offer dispensing options?
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Cummins Filtration currently offers several dispensing equipment options, including electric and air operated pumps for use with drums, totes as well as a flow meter. For more information, see our dispensing kits brochure (LT36135) available on cumminsfiltration.com.
Q. Will Cummins Filtration offer equipment to test the urea concentration of DEF?
A. For several years, Cummins Filtration has offered field testing tools for coolant products. Similar products will be made available for DEF.
Q. What price can be expected for DEF?
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Current pricing for DEF centers on ‘niche' markets which itself drives very low volume usage and premium pricing. This is not a realistic indication of where the industry will be in 1 year, or even 6 months. We agree with current predictions that at the pump DEF pricing will be at or below the price of diesel fuel and is forecasted to be in the $2 - $3 range.
Q. Is there an Environmental Hazardous Charge (EHC) that applies to DEF shipments received in Ontario?
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There is no EHC applied to DEF at this time.