Zinc Ethylenebis-(Dithiocarbamate)
What is it?
Zinc ethylenebis-(dithiocarbamate) is used as a fungicide and pesticide.
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
• Pesticide for seeds, plants, and fruit
• Treatment for prevention for downy mildews, rusts, and redfire disease—not used in the US, but used in many other countries
Other names for Zinc Ethylenebis-(dithiocarbamate):
• Zineb 80
• Zinc salt
• Zebenide
• Phytox
• Perosin
• Novizin
• Cineb
Potential cross-reacting/co-reacting substances:
• Other carbamates
