Storage
Store in a clean, closed and compatible tank or container and protect from contamination and excessive temperature. Because concentrated urea solutions can crystallize at sufficiently low temperatures, storage and transfer conditions should be selected to keep the product fully liquid.
For emission-control applications, contamination by metals, oils, salts or other chemicals should be carefully avoided where reagent purity is critical.
Urea 40 Percent solution is used as Selective Supplement for Urea Agar Base Christensen or Urea broth Base. Bacterial decomposition of urea has been especially useful in distinguishing between members of Proteus group and other organisms.