Diethyltoluamide (DEET)

CAS 134-62-3

EC / EINECS 205-149-7

Colorless to light yellow, Liquid

N, N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide, also called diethyltoluamide or DEET, is the oldest, most effective and most common active ingredient in commercial insect repellents. It is formulated into sprays, lotions, sticks and impregnated fabrics, and is effective against mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies and fleas.

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Specifications & Physical Properties

  • Assay [area%, GC]: 99.00 min.
  • Moisture Content [%]: 0.20 max.
  • Acid Value [mgKOH/g]: 0.20 max.
  • N,N-Diethylbenzamide [%]: 0.30 max.
  • Color [APHA]: 50 max.
  • Specific Gravity [25℃]: 0.9960±0.0040
  • Refractive Index: 1.5220±0.0020

Packaging

200kg net HDPE drum

Supply

Not regulated for transport under ADR/RID, IMDG or IATA. Safety data sheet and lot certificate of analysis with every consignment. Pack sizes other than the 200 kg drum on request.

Further reading: DEET for a registered repellent: what transport classification tells you, and why the impurity limit is a regulatory line

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