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 |