DEET (N,N-DIETHYL-M-TOLUAMIDE)

Appearance

Pale yellow liquid

Function

Deet is the most common ingredient in insect repellants and is believed to work as such in that mosquitos intensely dislike its smell. Deet is also an effective solvent and may dissolve plastics, rayon, spandex, other synthetic fabrics and painted or varnished surfaces.

Synonyms

Deet (N,N-Diethyl-M-Toluamide); Unideet; m-Toluamide,N,N-diethyl- (6CI,7CI,8CI); 3-Methyl-N,N-diethylbenzamide; AminceneC 140; Cutter Unscented

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place with container tightly sealed.

Packages

450 lb. Steel Drum
460 lb. Steel Drum
1 lb. Bulk

Industry

Industrial

Product Class

Acs/reagent
solvents

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
Freight Classification: NMFC 102120 CLASS 60
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: 141.7 øC
Melting Point: N/A
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: 191.27 g/mol