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LD50 Guinea pig intraperitoneal 37.8 ug/kg

Krieger, R. (ed.). Handbook of Pesticide Toxicology. Volume 1, 2nd ed. 2001. Academic Press, San Diego, California. 163.

LD50 Rabbit intraperitoneal 7.82 ug/kg

Krieger, R. (ed.). Handbook of Pesticide Toxicology. Volume 1, 2nd ed. 2001. Academic Press, San Diego, California. 163.

LD50 Cat intraperitoneal 29 ug/kg

Krieger, R. (ed.). Handbook of Pesticide Toxicology. Volume 1, 2nd ed. 2001. Academic Press, San Diego, California. 163.

LD50 Dog intratracheal 5 ug/kg