Methods of Manufacturing
Mancozeb is a polymeric mixture of a zinc salt and the chemical maneb.
Mancozeb is produced by reaction of a concentrated solution of zinc sulfate with a suspension of maneb in water.
U.S. Exports
(1984) 9.22 X 10+8 g /All dithiocarbamic acid salts/
U.S. Production
(1981) 6 x 10+9 g /All dithiocarbamates/
(1982) 5 x 10+9 g /All dithiocarbamates/
(1983) 8.81 X 10+6 g /All dithiocarbamic acid salts/
Consumption Patterns
3465 tons are used annually
In the United Kingdom, mancozeb is used on wheat, winter barley, spring barley, and oats at 253, 12, 1, and 1 tons per year, respectively.
Mancozeb use on various fruits and vegetables, including apples, potatoes, tomatoes, and wheat, in 1987 was 8,660,507 lbs active ingredient per year.