Diethyltoluamide 99%Tc High Purity Mosquito Repellent Material

Diethyltoluamide is used to repel biting pests such as mosquitoes and ticks, including ticks that may carry Lyme disease.Products containing DEET currently are available to the public in a variety of liquids, lotions, sprays and so on. It is used in some Veterinary field, DEET is registered for use by consumers, and it is not used on food.Insect repellents containing DEET can help prevent bites from ticks, mosquitoes and other biting pests reducing the risk of disease.

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.