MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Nufarm Polaris® SP Herbicide
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January 14, 2008
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name:
Nufarm Polaris® SP Herbicide
EPA Reg. No.:
228-536
Synonyms:
Imazapyr, Isopropylamine Salt; IPA Salt of Imazapyr; 2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-
(1-methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl]-3-pyridine-carboxylic acid, salt with 2-
propanamine (1:1)
Product Type:
Herbicide
Company Name:
Nufarm Americas Inc.
150 Harvester Drive, Suite 200
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Date of Issue:
January 14, 2008
Supersedes: New
Sections Revised:
New
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:
Appearance and Odor: Clear, light green colored liquid with an unpleasant odor.
Warning Statements: Keep out of reach of children. CAUTION. Harmful if inhaled or absorbed through
skin. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid breathing spray mist. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing.
Potential Health Effects:
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, eye and skin contact.
Eye Contact: Mildly irritating based on toxicity studies.
Skin Contact: Slightly toxic and slightly irritating based on toxicity studies.
Ingestion: Slightly toxic based on toxicity studies.
Inhalation: Low inhalation toxicity.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: None known.
See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION for more information.
Potential Environmental Effects:
This product is phytotoxic at extremely low concentrations. Non-target plants may be adversely affected
from drift.
See Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION for more information.
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT
CAS NO.
% BY WEIGHT
Isopropylamine Salt of Imazapyr
81510-83-0
27.6
Other Ingredients Including
72.4
Ethoxylated Tallowamines
61791-26-2
For Chemical Emergency, Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident,
Call CHEMTREC Day or Night: 1-800-424-9300
For Medical Emergencies Only, Call 1-877-325-1840
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