zineb (Ref: ENT 14874) |
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SUMMARY
Zineb is a fungicide that does not have approval for use within the EU. It has a low aqueous solubility, is relatively volatile and is not expected, based on its physico-chemical propoerties, to leach to groundwater. It is not usually persistent in soil or water systems. Zineb has a low mammalian toxicity however, it may cause adverse reproduction/developement effects if ingested. It is moderately toxic to most fauna and flora.Description: A carbamate fungicide used on edible crops and ornamentals
Example pests controlled: Downy mildew; Foliar diseases; Damping off; Rust; Scab; Anthracnose; Leaf spot & speckle; Early & late blight; Purple blotch
Example applications: Turf; Fruit trees; Ornamentals including carnations, roses, gladioli, snapdragon; Vegetables including beans, carrots, brassicas, eggplant, onions, celery, peppers; Tobacco; Potatoes
Efficacy & activity: -
Availability status: Current
Introduction & key dates: circa 1950
EC Regulation 1107/2009 (repealing 91/414):
Status | Not approved |
Dossier rapporteur/co-rapporteur | Ireland |
Date inclusion expires | Expired |
EU Candidate for substitution (CfS) | Not applicable |
Listed in EU database | Yes |
Approved for use () or known to be used (
) in the following European countries:
AT |
BE |
BG |
CY |
CZ |
DE |
DK |
EE |
EL |
ES |
FI |
FR |
HR |
HU |
IE |
IT |
LT |
LU |
LV |
MT |
NL |
PL |
PT |
RO |
SE |
SI |
SK |
UK |
Also used in: Australia
Isomerism | None |
Chemical formula | C4H6N2S4Zn |
Canonical SMILES | C(CNC(=S)[S-])NC(=S)[S-].[Zn+2] |
Isomeric SMILES | No data |
International Chemical Identifier key (InChIKey) | AMHNZOICSMBGDH-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
International Chemical Identifier (InChI) | InChI=1S/C4H8N2S4.Zn/c7-3(8)5-1-2-6-4(9)10;/h1-2H2,(H2,5,7,8)(H2,6,9,10);/q;+2/p-2 |
2D structure diagram/image available? | Yes |
Pesticide type | Fungicide | |
Substance group | Carbamate | |
Minimum active substance purity | - | |
Known relevant impurities | - | |
Substance origin | Synthetic | |
Mode of action | Non-specific with protective action. Multi-site activity. | |
CAS RN | 12122-67-7 | |
EC number | 235-180-1 | |
CIPAC number | 25 | |
US EPA chemical code | 014506 | |
PubChem CID | 5284484 | |
Molecular mass (g mol-1) | 275.78 | |
PIN (Preferred Identification Name) | zinc ethylenebis(dithiocarbamate) (polymeric) | |
IUPAC name | zinc ethylenebis(dithiocarbamate) (polymeric) | |
CAS name | ((2-((dithiocarboxy)amino)ethyl)carbamodithioato))(2-)-kS,kS')zinc | |
Other status information | Chemical subject to PIC regulations | |
Relevant Environmental Water Quality Standards | - | |
Herbicide Resistance Classification (HRAC) | Not applicable | |
Herbicide Resistance Classification (WSSA) | Not applicable | |
Insecticide Resistance Classification (IRAC) | Not applicable | |
Fungicide Resistance Classification (FRAC) | M3 | |
Examples of recorded resistance | - | |
Physical state | Greyish white powder | |
Related substances & organisms |
Formulations:
Property ![]() |
Value | Source/Quality Score/Other Information ![]() |
Interpretation ![]() |
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Linear | Kd | - | G4 | Slightly mobile |
Koc | 1000 | |||
Notes and range | - | |||
Freundlich | Kf | - | - | - |
Kfoc | - | |||
1/n | - | |||
Notes and range | - | |||
pH sensitivity | - |
HUMAN HEALTH AND PROTECTION
for zineb
General:
Property ![]() |
Value | Source/Quality Score/Other Information ![]() |
Interpretation ![]() |
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Threshold of Toxicological Concern (Cramer Class) ![]() |
High (class III) | - | - | |
Mammals - Acute oral LD50 (mg kg-1) | > 5200 | L3 Rat | Low | |
Mammals - Dermal LD50 (mg kg-1 body weight) | > 6000 | L3 Rat | - | |
Mammals - Inhalation LC50 (mg l-1) | 0.8 | AC4 Rat, 4 hr | - | |
Other Mammal toxicity endpoints | - | - | ||
ADI - Acceptable Daily Intake (mg kg-1bw day-1) | 0.03 | JMPR 1993 | - | |
ARfD - Acute Reference Dose (mg kg-1bw day-1) | - | - | - | |
AAOEL - Acute Acceptable Operator Exposure Level (mg kg-1 bw day-1) | - | - | - | |
AOEL - Acceptable Operator Exposure Level - Systemic (mg kg-1bw day-1) | - | - | - | |
Dermal penetration studies (%) | - | - | - | |
Dangerous Substances Directive 76/464 | List II | - | - | |
Exposure Routes | Public | - | ||
Occupational | - | |||
European MRLs | Click here for the EU MRL pesticide database | |||
Drinking Water Standards | - | - | - | |
Drinking Water MAC (μg l-1) | - | - | - |
Health issues:
Carcinogen | Genotoxic | Endocrine disrupter | Reproduction / development effects | Cholinesterase inhibitor | Neurotoxicant | |||
A3; B0; C0; D0; E2 | - |
- |
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Respiratory tract irritant | Skin irritant | Skin sensitiser | Eye irritant | Phototoxicant | ||||
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General human health issues | Thyroid, liver & kidney toxicant IARC Group 3 carcinogen |
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Key: Genotoxicity A: Chromosome aberration (EFSA database) B: DNA damage/repair (EFSA database) C: Gene mutation (EFSA database) D: Genome mutation (EFSA database) E: Unspecified genotoxicity type (miscellaneous data source) 0: No data 1: Positive 2: Mixed/ambiguous results 3: Negative |
Key: Other![]() ![]() ![]() - : No data found |
Handling issues:
Language | Name |
English | zineb |
French | zinêbe |
German | Zineb |
Danish | zineb |
Italian | zineb |
Spanish | zineb |
Greek | zineb |
Slovenian | cineb |
Polish | zineb |
Swedish | - |
Hungarian | - |
Dutch | zineb |
Record last updated: Wednesday 27 November 2019
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