Chemical Properties
Faintly yellow crystals or powder;
becomes dark when heated. Decomposes in the
presence of strong acids or bases. Insoluble in most
common solvents.
Uses
Agricultural fungicide.
Uses
Pesticides and plant growth
Uses
Propineb is a dithiocarbamate compound, which is
used as a fungicide. Sensitization was reported in an
agricultural worker.
Definition
ChEBI: A polymeric complex of zinc with the propylene 1,2-bis(dithiocarbamate) anionic ligand. A fungicide, it is used to control a wide range of fungal diseases, including downy mildew, brown rot, black rot, red fire, leaf spot, and blight in crops such as grape
, tomatoes, potatoes, berries, citrus, rice and tea.
Hazard
Toxic by ingestion.
Agricultural Uses
Fungicide: Used to control downy mildew, black rot, brown rot and other fungi on vines, apples, pears, citrus, berry fruit, stone fruit, tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco, vegetables, rice, ornamentals and tea. Not currently registered in the U.S. Used in more than a dozen European countries. There are more than 15 global suppliers.
Trade name
AIRONE®; ANTRACOL®; BAY®-46131; BAYER®-46131; LH 3012®; LH 30/Z®; MEZINEB®; PROPINEBE®; ZIPROMAT®
Contact allergens
Ziram is a rubber vulcanization accelerator of the
dithiocarbamate group. Sensitization was reported in
several patients. Ziram is also used as a fungicide and
can cause contact dermatitis in agricultural workers.
