Description

Propineb is a dithiocarbamate fungicide belonging to the carbamate class, widely recognized for its protective action against a broad spectrum of fungal diseases. Its primary value lies in providing reliable, long-lasting control of pathogens in various agricultural systems, helping to secure crop yield and quality. This product is essential for agricultural producers, horticulturists, and formulators in the agrochemical industry seeking effective disease management solutions.

Application

• Agricultural Fungicide: Primarily used as a protective fungicide on a wide range of crops including fruits, vegetables, vines, and ornamentals.
• Control of Downy Mildew and Blights: Effective against diseases such as downy mildew in grapes, potatoes, and tomatoes, and early/late blight in potatoes.
• Fruit and Vineyard Protection: Applied in vineyards for control of downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola) and in orchards for various foliar diseases.
• Vegetable Crop Management: Used on leafy vegetables, cucurbits, and solanaceous crops to prevent fungal infections that impact marketability.
• Seed Treatment and Soil Application: Employed in some formulations for seed dressing or soil drenching to protect seedlings from soil-borne pathogens.
• Formulation Intermediate: Serves as a key active ingredient for manufacturers producing wettable powders, dusts, and other fungicidal formulations.
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Programs: A valuable tool in resistance management strategies when used in rotation with fungicides of different modes of action.

Basic Information

Product Name	Propineb
CAS No.	12071-83-9
Molecular Formula	C5H8N2S4Zn
Molecular Weight	289.8 g/mol
Synonyms	Propylenebis(dithiocarbamate) zinc; Antracol; Bayer 46131; LH 30/Z; Mezene; Polyram-Z; Propinebe; Zineb propylene; Zinc propylene-1,2-bisdithiocarbamate
EINECS	235-135-6

Quality Control

Our Propineb is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and efficacy. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical property verification, to meet relevant agricultural chemical standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, residue levels, and other critical parameters is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Separate from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to yellowish powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Propineb content)	Min. 85.0%
Zinc (Zn) content	Contact for details
Moisture (Loss on Drying)	Max. 2.0%
pH (suspension)	6.0 - 8.0
Sieve Analysis	Min. 98% through 45μm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.