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. 2012 Dec;5(4):184–191. doi: 10.2478/v10102-012-0031-4

Table 3.

The lethal dose for the active ingredient of Pyrethrum plant (Pyrethrin).

Animal Route of Exposure LD50
Rat Oral >1 200 mg/kg bw
Rabbits Dermal >2 000 mg/kg bw
Rat Inhalation >3.4 mg/L
Rabbit Ocular Irritation Minimally
Rabbit Dermal Irritation Minimally
Guinea Pig Dermal Sensitisation Not a sensitiser