Propineb (Zinc propylenebis) is a compound widely used in fruit and vegetables cultures, due to its large spectrum of activity against fungal plant diseases[1].
Propineb (Zinc propylenebis) has a moderate to low acute toxicity with a specific goitrogenic effect in rats. long-term exposure, oral or by inhalation is related to carcinogenicity, teratogenicity, malfunction of the reproductive system and malformation of their vitals[2].
[1]. Viviani B, et al. Dithiocarbamate propineb induces acetylcholine release through cytoskeletal actin depolymerization in PC12 cells. Toxicol Lett. 2008 Nov 10;182(1-3):63-8. [2]. Kazos EA, et al. Determination of dithiocarbamate fungicide propineb and its main metabolite propylenethiourea in airborne samples. Chemosphere. 2007 Aug;68(11):2104-10.