The acute toxicity of Eu(PIC)3(NMK)3 marker was accessed using the protocol 423 recommended by the OECD.
The behavior of female wild type mice was observed for 14 days and biochemical tests were performed.
The marker for Eu(PIC)3(NMK)3 showed a median lethal dose (LD50) of 1000 mg kg− 1, which is classified as Category 4.
This GSR marker proved to be less toxic than the inorganic components found in conventional ammunition (especially Pb).