Zinc Ethylenebis-(Dithiocarbamate)
What is it?
Zinc ethylenebis-(dithiocarbamate) is used as a fungicide in cooling fluids. In the past, it has been used as a pesticide and fungicide in seeds, plants, and fruits, but is currently banned in both the U.S. and E.U. for agricultural use due to concerns of neurotoxicity.
How can I avoid it?
Avoidance requires reading the product labels, package inserts, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and on occasion, direct communication with the manufacturer.
Uses:
- Fungicides in cooling fluids
Other names for zinc ethylenebis-(dithiocarbamate):
- Zineb
- Zinc salt
- Zebenide
- Lodacol
- Parzate
- Phytox
- Perosin
- Novizin
- Cineb
Potential cross-reacting/co-reacting substances:
- Other carbamates
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