Zineb (Ref: ENT 14874) |

Last updated: 23/01/2025
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(Also known as: zinebe; metiram-zinc) |
Zineb is a protectant fungicide. It has a moderate aqueous solubility, is relatively volatile and is not expected, based on its physico-chemical properties, 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/developmental effects if ingested. It is moderately toxic to most fauna and flora. |
The following alerts are based on the data in the tables below. An absence of an alert does not imply the substance has no implications for human health, biodiversity or the environment but just that we do not have the data to form a judgement.
Environmental fate |
Ecotoxicity |
Human health |
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A carbamate fungicide used on edible crops and ornamentals |
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Downy mildew; Foliar diseases; Damping off; Rust; Scab; Anthracnose; Leaf spot & speckle; Early & late blight; Purple blotch |
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Turf; Fruit trees; Ornamentals including carnations, roses, gladioli, snapdragon; Vegetables including beans, carrots, brassicas, aubergine, onions, celery, peppers; Tobacco; Potatoes |
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Current |
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circa 1950, introduced |
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Not approved |
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Expired |
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No UK approval for use as a pesticide |
EC Regulation 1107/2009 (repealing 91/414) |
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Not approved |
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Ireland |
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Expired |
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Not applicable |
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Yes |
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ATAustria |
BEBelgium |
BGBulgaria |
CYCyprus |
CZCzech Republic |
DEGermany |
DKDenmark |
EEEstonia |
ELGreece |
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ESSpain |
FIFinland |
FRFrance |
HRCroatia |
HUHungary |
IEIreland |
ITItaly |
LTLithuania |
LULuxembourg |
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LVLatvia |
MTMalta |
NLNetherlands |
PLPoland |
PTPortugal |
RORomania |
SESweden |
SISlovenia |
SKSlovakia |
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None |
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C₄H₆N₂S₄Zn |
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C(CNC(=S)[S-])NC(=S)[S-].[Zn+2] |
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AMHNZOICSMBGDH-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
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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 |
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Yes |
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Fungicide, Other substance |
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Biocide, Antifouling agent |
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Carbamate fungicide; Organometal fungicide; Organozinc fungicide; Dithiocarbamate fungicide |
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- |
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- |
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Synthetic |
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Non-specific with protective action. Multi-site activity. |
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12122-67-7 |
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235-180-1 |
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25 |
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014506 |
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5284484 |
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006-078-00-2 |
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275.78 |
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zinc ethylenebis(dithiocarbamate) (polymeric) |
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zinc ethylenebis(dithiocarbamate) (polymeric) |
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((2-((dithiocarboxy)amino)ethyl)carbamodithioato))(2-)-kS,kS')zinc |
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Chemical subject to PIC regulations |
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- |
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Not applicable |
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Not applicable |
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Not applicable |
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M03 |
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- |
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Greyish white powder |
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- Bayer CropScience
- AgroCare
- King Tech Corp
- Du Pont
- FMC
- Rohm & Haas
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- Azzurro
- Bianco
- Zinforce
- Cuprothex
- Super Mixy
- Dithane Z 78
- Phytox
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Usually supplied as a wettable powder or dust |
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10 |
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Moderate |
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Decomposes before melting |
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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Decomposes before boiling |
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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157 |
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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90 |
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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2.00 X 1001 |
Calculated |
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1.3 |
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Low |
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Not applicable |
R3 R = Peer reviewed scientific publications 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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No dissociation |
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0.008 |
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Low volatility |
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2.76 X 10-04 |
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source |
Non-volatile |
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30 |
M4 M = GLEAMS Model database (Groundwater Loading Effects of Agricultural Management Systems). Dataset no longer available. 4 = Verified data |
Moderately persistent |
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19.5 |
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Non-persistent |
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IUCLID datasheet field studies DT₅₀ 16-23 days |
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7.7 |
R4 R = Peer reviewed scientific publications 4 = Verified data |
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Published literature RL₅₀ range 2.42-25.7 days, various field-grown crops/matrices, n=11 |
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3.4 |
R3 R = Peer reviewed scientific publications 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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Asparagus, whole plant, n=1 |
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Stable |
Q2 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 2 = Unverified data of unknown source |
Stable |
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8.6 |
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Non-persistent |
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37 |
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Moderately fast |
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As this parameter is not normally measured directly, a surrogate measure is used: ‘Photochemical oxidative DT₅₀’. Where data is available, this can be found in the Fate Indices section below. |
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Soil adsorption and mobility |
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Slightly mobile |
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1000 |
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1.29 |
Calculated |
Low leachability |
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2.61 X 10-02 |
Calculated |
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Medium |
Calculated |
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Slightly mobile |
Calculated |
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20 |
P4 P = Other non-EU, UK or US Governments and Regulators 4 = Verified data |
Low potential |
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Not available |
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None
Terrestrial ecotoxicology |
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> 5200 |
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source Rat |
Low |
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> 2000 |
Anas platyrhynchos |
Low |
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960 |
Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 3 = Unverified data of known source |
Moderate |
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7.1 |
Apis mellifera |
Moderate |
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> 100 |
Apis mellifera |
Low |
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Harmful |
Q2 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 2 = Unverified data of unknown source Typhlodromus pyri |
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> 20.8 |
Oncorhynchus mykiss |
Moderate |
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> 40 |
Daphnia magna |
Moderate |
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0.51 |
Scenedesmus acutus |
Moderate |
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0.05 |
P3 P = Other non-EU, UK or US Governments and Regulators 3 = Unverified data of known source Scenedesmus quadricauda Biomass |
Moderate |
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HUMAN HEALTH AND PROTECTION |
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High (class III) |
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> 5200 |
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source Rat |
Low |
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6000 |
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source Rat |
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0.8 |
Rat 4 hr |
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0.03 |
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List II |
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EU MRL pesticide database |
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Carcinogen |
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Endocrine disruptor |
No data found |
A3 A = Chromosome aberration (EFSA database) 3 = Negative ; B0 B = DNA damage/repair (EFSA database) 0 = No data ; C0 C = Gene mutation (EFSA database) 0 = No data ; D0 D = Genome mutation (EFSA database) 0 = No data ; E2 E = Unspecified genotoxicity type (miscellaneous data source) 2 = Mixed/ambiguous results |
?Possibly, status not identified |
Reproduction / development effects |
Acetyl cholinesterase inhibitor |
Neurotoxicant |
✓Yes, known to cause a problem |
No data found |
No data found |
Respiratory tract irritant |
Skin irritant |
Skin sensitiser |
✓Yes, known to cause a problem |
✓Yes, known to cause a problem |
?Possibly, status not identified |
Eye irritant |
Phototoxicant |
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✓Yes, known to cause a problem |
No data found |
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Thyroid, liver & kidney toxicant IARC Group 3 carcinogen - not classifiable |
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IMDG Transport Hazard Class 6,1 |
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Health: H317, H335 |
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U (Unlikely to present an acute hazard) |
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UN2757 |
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zineb |
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zinèbe |
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Zineb |
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zineb |
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zineb |
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Record last updated: |
23/01/2025 |
Contact: |
aeru@herts.ac.uk |
Please cite as: |
Lewis, K.A., Tzilivakis, J., Warner, D. and Green, A. (2016) An international database for pesticide risk assessments and management. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: An International Journal, 22(4), 1050-1064. DOI: 10.1080/10807039.2015.1133242 |