General Information
Revision date
2012-06-20
Product name
Nufarm Polaris Herbicide
Product Synonyms
Imazapyr, Isopropylamine Salt; IPA Salt of Imazapyr; 2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4- 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)
CAS No.
81510-83-0
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-877-325-1840
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Company Information
company name
Nufarm Americas Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview
Appearance/Odor
Blue colored liquid with a faint ammonia-like odor Warning Statements: Keep out of reach of children. CAUTION. Minimally toxic. Acute toxicity tests show very low potential for immediate risk in handling this product. Follow instructions for personal protective equipment and user safety recommendations.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation, eye and skin contact Eye Contact: Minimally 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 Generally Aggravated by Exposure
None known See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION for more information.
Environmental effects
This pesticide is toxic to plants. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to plants in water adjacent to treated areas. Treatment of aquatic weeds can result in oxygen depletion due to decomposition of dead plants. Oxygen loss, if severe, can cause fish suffocation. 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.
