| DEET
overview. |
| Name (Merck Index):
|
N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide |
| Used for control
of: |
Insects pests of humans:
DEET is a broadly effective insect repellent. |
| Trade names: |
Amincene, Autan,
Blockade, Chemform, Delphene, Detamide, Flypel, Metadelphene, Naugatuck
DET, Off, Repper DET, Repudin Special |
| Available for distribution
as: |
Usually as aerosol or
pump sprays, towelletes, creams and lotions or liquid. |
| Manufacturers: |
DEET is incorporated into a wide range of commercial products by secondary
manufacturers.
|
| Risk
to humans and mammals: |
DEET
has a good safety record, but it must be used with care. Use only on exposed
skin and do not use a stronger preparation than necessary. Wash it off upon
going indoors. Do not use it on children under 2 years old. Swallowing DEET
can cause neurological damage, especially in the young. Do not use it on
irritated skin or open wounds. |
| Risk
and Hazard Warnings |
- Harmful if swallowed
- Irritating to eyes and skin
- Keep out of reach of children
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| Warning Symbols |
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| First
Aid |
Rinse
affected area thoroughly with water |
| Risk to other animals: |
Toxicity to mammals and birds
is low. |
| Risk to plants: |
No information. |
| Other comments: |
DEET was developed by the
US Army in the period following World War II and it has worked on improving
formaulation and use ever since. It no longer uses a highly concentrated(100%)
solution in alcohol for safety reasons, but uses a 30% solution. Avoid 100%
solutions. DEET is usually supplied in a solvent base and it can damage
plastics and synthetic fabrics. |
| Chemical Structure: |
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| Chemical Abstracts
name: |
Benzamide, N,N-diethyl-3-methyl- |
Registry number
(CAS#): |
134-62-3 |
| IUPAC name: |
N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide |
| RTECS
number: |
XS3675000 |
| Chemical properties: |
Insoluble in water, soluble
in alcohol, ether and benzene |
| Other trivial names: |
Bepper DET, DET, DETA,
Skedadle |
| Pesticides can only
be regarded as safe if used in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. |
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