Zinc propionate
Agent Name
Zinc propionate
CAS Number
557-28-8
Formula
C3-H6-O2.1/2Zn
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
Gyna-Plex; Propanoic acid, zinc salt; Propionic acid, zinc salt; Zinc dipropionate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Fungicides
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] Powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as fungicide on adhesive tape (reduces irritation from molds, fungi, and bacteria) and as a topical antifungal; [Merck Index]
Comments
Decomposed by moist air producing propionic acid; [Merck Index] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Zinc." See "Propionic acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
MAK
0.1 mg/m3 (respirable fraction), 2 mg/m3 (inhalable fraction) for Zn inorg. cmpnds
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: