ZINEB (ICSC)

ZINEB	ICSC: 0350

Date of Peer Review: April 1994

Zinc ethylenebis(dithiocarbamate)
((1,2-Ethanediylbis(carbamodithioato))(2-))zinc

CAS #

12122-67-7

(C₄H₆N₂S₄Zn)_x / (-S.CS.NHCH₂CH₂NHCS.S.Zn-)_x

RTECS #

ZH3325000

Molecular mass: (275.7)_x

UN #

2771

EC Index #

006-078-00-2

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation	Cough. Nausea. Vomiting.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Diarrhoea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Rest. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Do NOT wash away into sewer. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.

Airtight. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
EU Classification
Symbol: Xi
R: 37-43
S: (2-)-8-24/25-46
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Pack Group: III

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT7-III

Separated from food and feedstuffs. Cool. Dry. Keep in the dark. Keep in a well-ventilated room.

IPCS
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Programme on
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ZINEB

ICSC: 0350

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
LIGHT-COLOURED POWDER.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating and on burning producing toxic and irritating fumes including nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides. Unstable to light and moisture.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. The substance may have effects on the blood, central nervous system and liver.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Decomposes below melting point at 157°C
Solubility in water: none

Flash point: 90°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 149°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: <20

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

NOTES

Parzate, Lodacol, Dithane-z-78 are trade names. Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See section Emergency Response.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LEGAL NOTICE

Neither the CEC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information

    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Zineb (FAO Meeting Report PL/1965/10/1)
       Zineb (FAO/PL:1967/M/11/1)
       Zineb (Pesticide residues in food: 1993 evaluations Part II Toxicology)
       Zineb (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 12, 1976)