Topic: DEET

Teacher:Abha Shrivastava
Class:SNC2D1–5
BY: Dickson Ehigiator
The chemical components found in the product

Insect repellent compounds used in

textile finishes are either synthetic
chemicals such as DEET
(N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide),
picaridin (1-piperidinecarboxylic acid
2-[2-hydroxyethyl]-1-Methylpropyl) or
permethrin, or natural products (essential
oils) such as citronella, neem, lemon and
eucalyptus.
 BENEFIT AND PURPOSE

.Insect repellents are used to repel mosquitoes,

ticks, flies, and other biting insects. An insect
repellent will help protect you from mosquitoes that
spread malaria and other diseases, such as dengue,
chikungunya, and Yellow fever.for example,

–Mosquitoes can transmit diseases such as Zika,

Malaria, and West Nile virus.

– Ticks can transmit Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain

Spotted Fever, and other diseases.

.Repellents are not meant to kill insects, but to keep

them away to prevent bites and the spread of
disease.
 HOW IT IS USED
Applying the Product
.Read and follow the label directions to ensure
proper use; be sure you understand how much
to apply.
.Apply repellents only to exposed skin and/or
clothing. Do not use under clothing.
.Do not apply near eyes and mouth, and apply
sparingly around ears.
.When using sprays, do not spray directly into
face; spray on hands first and then apply to face.
.Never use repellents over cuts, wounds, or
irritated skin.
.Do not spray in enclosed areas.
.Avoid breathing a spray product.
.Do not use it near food.
 HOW IT IS USED
Other Safety Tips
.Check the label to see if there are warnings about
flammability. If so, do not use around open flames
or lit cigarettes.
.After returning indoors, wash treated skin and
clothes with soap and water.
.Do not use any product on pets or other animals
unless the label clearly states it is for animals.
.Most insect repellents do not work against lice or
fleas.
.Store insect repellents safely out of the reach of
children, in a locked utility cabinet or garden shed.
.Use other preventive actions to avoid getting
bitten by:
-Mosquitoes
Ticks
 - how the product is manufactured

The production process of the insecticide

comprises the steps of selecting raw materials,
mixing and dissolving, preparing an emulsifier,
emulsifying, removing smell, and shearing. The
production process is reasonable and simple,
and the insecticide can be stored for a long time,
has strong efficacy, is stable, has no layering or
precipitation phenomenon, cannot be frozen
easily, and can supplement phosphatic fertilizer
to plants.
HOW THE PRODUCT IS USUALLY DISPOSED

The hazardous waste management program

uses the term solid waste to denote
something that is a waste. EPA developed
hazardous waste regulations that define in
more detail what materials are solid waste
for the purposes of RCRA Subtitle C
(hazardous waste) regulation.
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