ARM U™ 18% NBPT

ARM U™ is an NBPT based fertilizer additive that allows plants to absorb a greater amount of nitrogen which otherwise disappears too quickly through conversion to ammonia gas.

Description

ARM U™ is an NBPT based fertilizer additive that allows plants to absorb and utilize nitrogen efficiently, which otherwise disappears too quickly through conversion to ammonia gas.

When to Use

Whenever urea or UAN fertilizer is applied to soil.

Benefits

Nitrogen is essential for plant life and growth and is therefore a component of many fertilizers. However, up to 50% of the nitrogen applied as soil fertilizer is unavailable to plants because it is quickly converted to ammonia gas and released into the atmosphere. ARM U™ inhibits this enzymatic process, allowing nitrogen to be absorbed through the plant roots.

Unlike other NBPT formulations, ARM U™ is patented and an improved formulation that contains polymers (spreader molecules) that increase NBPT’s binding rates to urease enzyme leading to improved NBPT activity. This increased activity enables a lower active ingredient and a lower use rate. In addition, ARM U™ is formulated to have a high buffering capacity to keep the solution pH below 7 and to protect and fully utilize the nitrogen present in the NBPT molecule.

For the best results, use the complete line of recommended Active AgriScience™ products for your crop.

  • Wheat: Active Prime™, Active Build™, Active Complete™, Proform N™, Active Konnect™, Micronutrients as needed.
  • Corn, Hops: Active Prime, Active Build, Active Flower™, Active Complete, Proform N, Micronutrients as needed.
  • Canola, Soybean, Pulses, Tomatoes, Vegetables: Active Prime, Active Build, Active Flower, Proform N, Active Konnect, Micronutrients as needed.
  • Tree Fruit, Tree Nuts: Active Build, Active Flower, Active Complete, Proform N, Active Konnect, Micronutrients as needed.
  • Berries: Active Build, Active Flower, Proform N, Active Konnect, Micronutrients as needed.

How it Works

ARM U contains N-(n-butyl) thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT), which inhibits the urease enzyme activity that produces ammonia gas. By stopping nearly 96% of the volatilization loss, plants have the opportunity to absorb and utilize the nitrogen necessary for photosynthesis and production of protein.

While Active AgriScience stands behind the quality of our products (see guarantee below), Active AgriScience cannot guarantee the same, or similar, yield results due the effects of variables outside of our control (soil conditions, weather, pests, diseases, tank mix partners, application rates, and errors in mixing and application). We encourage all prospective customers to run trials of our products before broad acreage adoption.

Active AgriScience 100% guarantees the quality of its products with a 15-month free replace warranty*. To aid consumers to make informed purchasing decisions all Yield Data posted on our Website and App is from Certified 3rd Party Tests.

*Improper use and/or storage, as per label instructions, voids the warranty. Product must be stored out of direct sun light within a temperature range of 5 – 35°C. Warranty is limited to the cost of the product and may be satisfied by free replacement of defective product, a credit note or refund (at the discretion of Active AgriScience Inc).

18% NBPT

UREASE INHIBITOR

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: 18% N-(n-butyl) thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT).

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: (82%) [N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP), propylene glycol, emulsifier, preservative, dye]

READ THE ENTIRE LABEL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

BLENDING INSTRUCTIONS:

Blending into UREA-AMMONIUM NITRATE (UAN) SOLUTIONS: Use 1.2 L ARM U™/ 1000 kg UAN solution. Fill spray tank with half the desired amount of UAN, Measure the recommended quantity of Arm U™ and add to the tank. Mix well. Add other products at this stage, if needed. Add the second half of the UAN solution. Continue mixing until well blended.

Blending into UREA: Use 2 L ARM U™/1000 kg Urea. For uniform blending, use a blender with impregnation equipment. Weigh the urea and transfer to blender. Add the required amount of ARM U to the urea in the blender. Blend until the ARM U™ is uniformly mixed into the urea. Do not add any other fertilizer materials until ARM U™ is thoroughly distributed. If mixture appears wet or sticky, a drying agent may be added at this time.

NOTE:  Density=9 lb per gallon (1.07 grams / cubic centimeter) at 20°C.

GUARANTEED MINIMUM ANALYSIS:

  • N-(n-butyl) thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT): 18%
Corrosive

DANGER HAZARD STATEMENTS:CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE. CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. MAY DAMAGE FERTILITY OR THE UNBORN CHILD.


Registration number 2021856S Fertilizers Act

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS: Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear chemical resistant gloves, coveralls, goggles and face protection. Change gloves frequently. Wear air supplied respirator where airborne concentrations exceed recommended exposure limits or are unknown. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash up thoroughly before eating, drinking, smoking and leaving work. Keep livestock off treated areas until after 14 days or 2.5 cm of rainfall has accumulated.

FIRST AID: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTRE / doctor. IF ON SKIN: Immediately take off all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (or shower). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Seek immediate medical attention. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTRE / doctor. IF IN EYES: Immediately flush eyes with a gentle stream of water for 15 minutes while holding the upper and lower eyelids open. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Seek immediate medical attention.

STORAGE: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Store locked up in a cool, dry, well ventilated area away from food or feed storage. DO NOT FREEZE.

DISPOSAL: Dispose of this product and its container in accordance with Federal, Provincial, and Local regulations.

FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY: Call +1 877-715-9305 and refer to SDS.

WARRANTY AND CONDITIONS OF SALE: Manufacturer warrants that this material conforms to the chemical description hereon and is reasonably fit for use as directed. No other warranty is made, either expressed or implied.

made in canada

For Product Inquiries call 1-639-398-0485 or visit activeagriscience.com.
Manufactured by Active AgriScience Inc.: 3422 Millar Avenue, Saskatoon, SK S7K 5Y7, Canada


Active AgriScience Inc. DISCLAIMER: Please read this limitation carefully as it impacts your legal rights. It is understood and agreed that Active AgriScience Inc. (“Active”) does not guarantee that use of this Product will yield any specific results. Active’s legal liability, and that of its employees or agents, arising from use of this product shall be limited to the cost paid for the product regardless of whether any loss arose from Active’s own negligence or breach of contract or any other cause. Under no circumstances shall Active be liable, beyond the cost paid for the product, for direct, consequential, incidental, or special damages, including, but not limited to, damage or destruction of a crop, reduced yield from any crop, or contamination of any property. Use or sale of this product confirms acceptance of this limitation of legal liability.

Independent 3rd Party Yield Data

CANOLA • UREA – ARM U, SPRING APPLIED *
bu/acre
28
26
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
Urea + ARM U™
+13.6 bu/acre

N loss reduction
67%

TREATMENT TOTAL NH₃ LOSS
(kg N/ha)
% REDUCTION GRAIN YIELD (kg/ha) GRAIN YIELD (bu/acre) % CHANGE
BARE SOIL 0.4 880 13.2
TREATMENT TOTAL NH₃ LOSS
(kg N/ha)
% REDUCTION GRAIN YIELD (kg/ha) GRAIN YIELD (bu/acre) % CHANGE
UREA 15.0 1646 24.6
TREATMENT TOTAL NH₃ LOSS
(kg N/ha)
% REDUCTION GRAIN YIELD (kg/ha) GRAIN YIELD (bu/acre) % CHANGE
UREA + ARM U 4.9 67.0 1793 26.8 8.9
TREATMENT TOTAL NH₃ LOSS
(kg N/ha)
% REDUCTION GRAIN YIELD (kg/ha) GRAIN YIELD (bu/acre) % CHANGE
UREA + COMPETITOR 6.7 55.0 1611 24.1 -2.1
CANOLA • UAN – ARM U, FALL APPLIED *
bu/acre
26
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
UAN + ARM U™
+11.3 bu/acre

N loss reduction
81%

TREATMENT TOTAL NH₃ LOSS
(kg N/ha)
% REDUCTION GRAIN YIELD (kg/ha) GRAIN YIELD (bu/acre) % CHANGE
BARE SOIL 0 880 13.2  
TREATMENT TOTAL NH₃ LOSS
(kg N/ha)
% REDUCTION GRAIN YIELD (kg/ha) GRAIN YIELD (bu/acre) % CHANGE
UAN 6.5 1339 20.0  
TREATMENT TOTAL NH₃ LOSS
(kg N/ha)
% REDUCTION GRAIN YIELD (kg/ha) GRAIN YIELD (bu/acre) % CHANGE
UAN + ARM U 1.2 81.0 1636 24.5 22.2
WHEAT • UREA – ARM U, FALL APPLIED *
bu/acre
26
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
Urea + ARM U™
+16.2 bu/acre

N loss reduction
81%

TREATMENT TOTAL NH₃ LOSS
(kg N/ha)
% REDUCTION GRAIN YIELD (kg/ha) GRAIN YIELD (bu/acre) % CHANGE
BARE SOIL 0 787 11.8  
TREATMENT TOTAL NH₃ LOSS
(kg N/ha)
% REDUCTION GRAIN YIELD (kg/ha) GRAIN YIELD (bu/acre) % CHANGE
UREA 15.1 1520 22.7  
TREATMENT TOTAL NH₃ LOSS
(kg N/ha)
% REDUCTION GRAIN YIELD (kg/ha) GRAIN YIELD (bu/acre) % CHANGE
UREA + ARM U 2.9 81.0 1871 28.0 23.1
TREATMENT TOTAL NH₃ LOSS
(kg N/ha)
% REDUCTION GRAIN YIELD (kg/ha) GRAIN YIELD (bu/acre) % CHANGE
UREA + COMPETITOR 2.1 86.0 1564 23.4 2.9
WHEAT • UAN – ARM U, FALL APPLIED *
bu/acre
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
UAN + ARM U™
+31.8 bu/acre

N loss reduction
74%

TREATMENT TOTAL NH₃ LOSS
(kg N/ha)
% REDUCTION GRAIN YIELD (kg/ha) GRAIN YIELD (bu/acre) % CHANGE
BARE SOIL 0 1710 25.6  
TREATMENT TOTAL NH₃ LOSS
(kg N/ha)
% REDUCTION GRAIN YIELD (kg/ha) GRAIN YIELD (bu/acre) % CHANGE
UAN 9.0 3400 50.9  
TREATMENT TOTAL NH₃ LOSS
(kg N/ha)
% REDUCTION GRAIN YIELD (kg/ha) GRAIN YIELD (bu/acre) % CHANGE
UAN + ARM U 2.4 74.0 3838 57.4 12.9

*3rd party field research conducted by the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg.

Compatibility

Compatible with urea, urea ammonium nitrate and other urea based fertilizers.

Safety Data Sheet

SECTION 1 – CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT IDENTIFIER

ARM U 18% NBPT

PRODUCT USE

Liquid nitrogen stabilizer for urea/UAN fertilizers

MANUFACTURERS NAME

Active AgriScience Inc.

ADDRESS

3422 Millar Avenue
Saskatoon
S7K 5Y7
Saskatchewan, Canada

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE

+1 877-715-9305

DATE

July 14, 2021

PREPARED BY

Active AgriScience Inc.

USE RESTRICTIONS

For professional use only. Use only as labeled.

SECTION 2 – HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

GHS CLASSIFICATION

HPR (WHMIS 2015)

Eye Damage / Irritation: Category 1

Skin Corrosion / Irritation: Category 2

Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT); Single exposure: Category 3 (respiratory irritation)

Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT); Single exposure: Category 2 (kidneys)

Reproductive toxicity: Category 1B

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Eye Damage / Irritation: Category 1

Skin Corrosion / Irritation: Category 2

Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT); Single exposure: Category 3 (respiratory irritation)

Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT); Single exposure: Category 2 (kidneys)

Reproductive toxicity: Category 1B

WHMIS Corrosive

WHMIS Harmful/irritant

WHMIS Health Hazards

DANGER

HAZARD STATEMENTS: CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE. CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. MAY DAMAGE FERTILITY OR THE UNBORN CHILD.

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS: Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear chemical resistant gloves, coveralls, goggles and face protection. Change gloves frequently. Wear air supplied respirator where airborne concentrations exceed recommended exposure limits or are unknown. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash up thoroughly before eating, drinking, smoking and leaving work. Keep livestock off treated areas until after 14 days or 2.5 cm of rainfall has accumulated.

FIRST AID: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTRE / doctor. IF ON SKIN: Immediately take off all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (or shower). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Seek immediate medical attention. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.  Immediately call a POISON CENTRE / doctor. IF IN EYES: Immediately flush eyes with a gentle stream of water for 15 minutes while holding the upper and lower eyelids open. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Seek immediate medical attention.

STORAGE: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Store locked up in a cool, dry, well ventilated area away from food or feed storage. DO NOT FREEZE.

DISPOSAL: Dispose of this product and its container in accordance with Federal, Provincial, and Local regulations.

 

SECTION 3 – COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

CAS#

CONCENTRATION

N-(n-Butyl)-thiophosphoric triamide

94317-64-3

15-25%

Propylene glycol

57-55-6

30-50%

N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone

872-50-4

30-70%

Ethylene glycol

107-21-1

30-50%

SECTION 4 – FIRST AID MEASURES

EYE CONTACT

Immediately flush eyes with a gentle stream of water for 15 minutes while holding the upper and lower eyelids open. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Seek immediate medical attention.

SKIN CONTACT

Immediately take off all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (or shower). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Seek immediate medical attention.

INHALATION

Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTRE / doctor.

INGESTION

Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor.

Most Important Symptoms, both acute & delayed

Causes serious eye damage. Causes skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May damage fertility or the unborn child.

SECTION 5 – FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FLAMMABLE

Product will not burn or support combustion.

MEANS OF EXTINCTION

Use extinguishing methods appropriate for the surrounding fire.

FLASHPOINT & METHOD

NAP

UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT

NAP

LOWER FLAMMABILITY LIMIT

NAP

AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE

NAP

SENSITIVITY TO IMPACT

NAP

SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE

NAP

HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS

Toxic irritating and/or corrosive gases may be released during a fire: carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, sulphur oxides.

SECTION 6 – ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

LEAK & SPILL PROCEDURES

Wear personal protective equipment outlined in SECTION 8. Ventilate area of spill. Avoid breathing mists. Contain spill then adsorb with inert material and place ­into suitable clean containers for later disposal. Do not release into drains or the environment.

SECTION 7 – HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe mist/spray. Do not get in eyes, or skin. Wear personal protective equipment outlined in SECTION 8. Wash hands and other exposed areas before eating, drinking, smoking and when leaving work.

STORAGE

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Store locked up in a cool, dry, well ventilated area away from food or feed storage. DO NOT FREEZE.

SECTION 8 – EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION

EXPOSURE LIMITS

Canada OEL: N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone: TWA 400 mg/m3

OSHA: Not available

ENGINEERING CONTROLS

Follow all label instructions. Follow manufacturers’ instructions for cleaning / maintaining personal protective equipment.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Skin

Wear chemical resistant gloves, coveralls and face protection when handling or applying this product. Change gloves frequently.

Eyes

Wear chemical resistant goggles when handling or applying this product.

Respirator

Wear air supplied respirator where airborne concentrations exceed recommended exposure limits or are unknown.

SECTION 9 – PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE

Liquid

COLOUR

Blue

BOILING POINT

NAV

EVAPORATION RATE

NAV

ODOUR

NAV

SOLUBILITY IN WATER

Miscible in water

APPEARANCE

Blue liquid

VISCOSITY

NAV

FREEZING POINT

NAV

SPECIFIC GRAVITY

1.05 – 1.1 g/cm3

pH

6.2 – 7.0

ODOUR THRESHHOLD

NAV

SECTION 10 – STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

CHEMICAL STABILITY

Stable under normal conditions of use and storage.

INCOMPATIBLE WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES

Acids, strong reducing agents, strong oxidizing agents.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSING PRODUCTS

Toxic irritating and/or corrosive gases may be released during a fire: carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, sulphur oxides.

SECTION 11 – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ACUTE TOXICITY

Acute Oral: Does not meet criteria.

Acute Dermal: Does not meet criteria.

CHRONIC TOXICITY

Based on the available information, product does not meet criteria for chronic toxicity.

EYE / SKIN IRRITATION

Causes serious eye damage and skin irritation.

SENSITIZATION

Not available.

CARCINOGENICITY

No component of this product present at levels ≥ 0.1% is identified as a probable, possible, or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC, or ACGIH.

REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY

May damage fertility or unborn child.

MUTAGENICITY

Not available.

Possible delayed effects

N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone: effects may be delayed. Animal studies show adverse effects to liver and kidneys.

 

SECTION 12 – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECO TOXICITY

Aquatic Toxicity

N-(n-butyl)-thiophosphoric triamide

Acute Toxicity

Algea

Crustacea

 

Fish

Test

EC50

EC50

LC50

LC50

Species

Selenastrum capricornutum

Daphnia magna

Daphnia

Lepomis macrochirus

Test Results

280 mg/l, 96 hours

290 mg/l, 48 hours

350 mg/l, 48 hours

1140 mg/l, 96 hours

N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (CAS 872-50-4)

Acute Toxicity

Crustacea

Algae

Crustacea

Fish

Test

LC50

EC50

EC50

LC50

Species

Palaemonetes vulgaris

Scenedesmus subspicatus

Daphnia magna

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Test Results

1107 mg/l, 96 hours

> 500 mg/l, 72 hours

> 1000 mg/l, 24 hours

> 500 mg/l, 96 hours

Chronic Toxicity

Crustacea

Test

LC50

Species

Daphnia magna

Test Results

25 mg/l, 21 days

Propylene Glycol (CAS 57-55-6)

Acute Toxicity

Crustacea

Test

LC50

Species

Ceriodaphnia

Test Results

18340 mg/l, 48 hours

Ethylene Glycol (CAS 107-21-1)

Acute Toxicity

Fish

Crustacea

Algae

Test

LC50

EC50

ErC50

Species

fish

daphnia magna

algae

Test Results

>72.860 mg/l, 96 hours

>100 mg/l, 48 hours

<13.000 mg/l, 96 hours

Chronic Toxicity

 

 

 

Test

LC50

EC50

NOEC

Species

aquatic invertebrates

aquatic invertebrates

aquatic invertebrates

Test Results

>1.500 mg/l, 28 days

>15.000 mg/l, 21 days

≥1.000 mg/l, 23 days

Persistence and Degradability

This product is not readily biodegradable.

Bioaccumulation potential

Not available.

Partition coefficient n-octanol / water (log Kow)

N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (CAS 872-50-4)

-0.54

Propylene Glycol (CAS 57-55-6)

-0.92

Ethylene Glycol (CAS 107-21-1)

-1.36

Mobility in soil

Product is water soluble and may move through soil.

SECTION 13 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

WASTE DISPOSAL

Dispose of this product and its container in accordance with Federal, Provincial, and Local regulations. Do not allow this product to enter drains or drinking water sources.

SECTION 14 – TRANSPORT INFORMATION

SHIPPING

TDG: Not a dangerous good for transport.

DOT: Not a dangerous good for transport.

IATA: Not regulated as dangerous goods.

IMDG: Not regulated as dangerous goods.

SECTION 15 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

This SDS is prepared to comply with the Global Harmonized System of Chemical Classification and Labeling (GHS) and conforms to the requirements of HPR (WHMIS 2015) & OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

US federal regulations: All components of this product are listed on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory.

N-(n-butyl)-thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT) is subject to a Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) codified in 40 CFR 721.6090

Canadian federal regulations: All components if this product listed on Canada’s DSL Inventory.

SECTION 16 – OTHER INFORMATION

To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is current and correct as of the date of this SDS, however, the information and recommendations are presented without warranty, representation or license of any kind, with respect to their accuracy, or completeness, and the seller, supplier and manufacturer (Supplier) of this material or their affiliates, disclaim all liability for reliance on such information and recommendations.

Final determination of the suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the buyer or the user (recipient). All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. The recipient assumes all risk in connection with the use of this material and assumes all responsibility for ensuring the material is used in a safe manner in compliance with applicable environmental, health and safety laws.

The supplier does not warrant the merchantability of this material or the fitness of the material for any particular use and assumes no responsibility for injury or damage caused directly or indirectly by the use of this material.

 

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