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LD50 values in g/kg body weight for DMSO (Amended from Leake, 1966)
| Species | Dermal | per os | i.v. | s.c. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application route | ||||
| Mouse | 50 | 21–28 | 4–9 | 15–25 |
| Rat | 40 | 15–28 | 5–8 | 13 |
| Monkey | >11 | >10 | 2–3 | — |
LD50 values for various species with different application or exposure routes. per os—oral administration; i.v.—intravenous injection; s.c.—subcutaneous injection.
