High Quality Mosquito Repellent Diethyltoluamide cas 134-62-3

Hot Agrochemical Insecticide diethyltoluamide is an insect repellent generally used on exposed skin or on clothing, to discourage biting insects. It has a broad spectrum of activity, and is very effective as a repellent against mosquitoes, biting flies, chiggers, fleas and ticks. What’s more, it is available as aerosol products for application to human skin and clothing, skin lotions, impregnated materials (e.g. towelettes, wristbands, tablecloths), products registered for use on animals and products registered for use on surfaces.

Mode of Action

DEET is volatile and contains human sweat and breath, acting by blocking the 1 octene 3 alcohol of insect olfactory receptors. The popular theory is that DEET effectively causes insects to lose their sense of special odors emitted by humans or animals.

Attentions

1. Do not allow products containing DEET to come into direct contact with damaged skin or be used in clothing; When not needed, its formulation can be washed off with water. As a stimulant, DEET is inevitable to cause skin irritation.

2. DEET is a non potent chemical insecticide that may not be suitable for use in water sources and surrounding areas. It has been found to have slight toxicity to cold water fish, such as rainbow trout and tilapia. In addition, experiments have shown that it is also toxic to some freshwater planktonic species.

3. DEET poses a potential risk to the human body, especially pregnant women: mosquito repellents containing DEET can penetrate into the bloodstream after coming into contact with the skin, potentially entering the placenta or even the umbilical cord through the bloodstream, leading to teratogenesis. Pregnant women should avoid using mosquito repellent products containing DEET.