MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Polaris AQ Herbicide
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June 26, 2006
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name:
Polaris™ AQ Herbicide
Synonyms:
Imazapyr: 2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl]-3-
pyridinecarboxylic acid
EPA Reg. No.:
241-426-228
Company Name:
Nufarm Americas Inc.
150 Harvester Drive, Suite 200
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Date of Issue:
June 26, 2006
Supersedes:
June 23, 2006
Sections Revised:
Section 11
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:
Appearance and Odor: Clear blue liquid with faint ammonia-like odor.
Warning Statements: Keep out of reach of children. CAUTION. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Avoid breathing spray mist.
Potential Health Effects:
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, eye and skin contact.
Eye Contact: May cause slight but temporary irritation to the eyes.
Skin Contact: Slightly toxic after short-term skin contact. May cause slight irritation to skin.
Ingestion: Relatively nontoxic after single ingestion.
Inhalation: Relatively nontoxic after short-term inhalation.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: None known.
See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION for more information.
Potential Environmental Effects:
Acutely harmful to aquatic plants. Practically non-toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates and terrestrial
organisms.
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
28.7
Other Ingredients
71.3
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
If on Skin: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20
minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
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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