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2. DEET - Wikipedia

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   N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide, also called diethyltoluamide or DEET (/ d iː t /, from DET, the initials of di- + ethyl + toluamide), [1] [2] is the oldest, one of the most effective, and most common active ingredients in commercial insect repellents.

3. Aerogard - Wikipedia

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   The active ingredient in Aerogard is N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET). [2] Recent low-odour formulas use Picaridin (See Icaridin) History.

4. RID (insect repellent) - Wikipedia

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   DEET was developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and was registered for use by the general public in 1957. It is effective against mosquitoes, biting flies, chiggers, fleas and ticks. These insect repellents slowly evaporate into the air, producing an invisible chemical barrier around the areas on the body and clothes where it is ...

5. Off! (brand) - Wikipedia

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   Its active ingredient is DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) or metofluthrin which is the most common ingredient in insect repellants. [1] It was first sold in 1957. [2] It is used to avoid mosquito bites by applying the product to the skin or clothing. In Japan and North Korean markets [citation needed], the product was sold as Skinguard.

6. Insect repellent - Wikipedia

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   Synthetic repellents tend to be more effective and/or longer lasting than "natural" repellents. [1] [2]For protection against ticks and mosquito bites, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends DEET, icaridin (picaridin, KBR 3023), oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), IR3535 and 2-undecanone with the caveat that higher percentages of the active ingredient ...

7. m-Toluic acid - Wikipedia

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   meta-Toluic acid m-Methylbenzoic acid ... (in water) [2] Hazards Safety data sheet ... as a precursor to DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide), the well-known insect ...