Maneb

Maneb is a fungicide and a polymeric complex of manganese with the ethylene bis(dithiocarbamate) anionic ligand.

Health effects
Exposure to Maneb can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat. Prolonged or long-term exposure may interfere with the function of the thyroid.

Applications
It can be also used to create a toxin-based animal model of Parkinson's disease, usually in primates.

Regulation
It was included in a pesticide ban proposed by the Swedish Chemicals Agency and approved by the European Parliament on January 13, 2009.