Permethrin
Exposures to pyrethroids are common but significant toxicity is rare and usually due to allergic reactions. In rat studies, permethrin LD50 range from 430-4000 mg/ kg; In mice values range …
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These are toxicants that cause severe to moderately severe adverse effects on single exposure. The effects are oftentimes seen within hrs or few days after exposure.
Pirimiphos-Methyl
Chemical Class: Organophosphate Functional Class: Insecticide Pirimiphos-methyl causes dose-related inhibition in plasma. red blood cell (RBC) and brain cholinesterase (ChE) activity by all routes of exposure leading to overstimulation of …
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Generally, fungicides are considered less toxic to mammals because they share limited biological targets. However, studies have shown that fungicides still cause harm through different mechanisms
Read MoreDifenoconazole
Chemical Class: Triazole Functional Class: Fungicide Difenoconazole is used as fungicide, insecticide, seed treatment. It is hepatotoxic. It has low toxicity by the oral, dermal and inhalation routes of exposure; …
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