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Tetramethrin poisoning
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Tetramethrin is a potent synthetic insecticide in the pyrethroid family.[1] It is a white crystalline solid with a melting point of 65-80 °C. The commercial product is a mixture of stereoisomers.
It is commonly used as an insecticide, and affects the insect’s nervous system. It is found in many household insecticide products.[2]
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