| Chemical Abstract Number (CAS #) |
134623
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| Synonyms | Deet |
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Benzamide, N,N-diethyl-3-methyl- | Autan | ENT 20218 | m-Delphene | m-DETA | N,N-Diethyl-m-toluamide |
| Analytical Method |
EPA Method 633 |
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| Molecular Formula | C12H17NO |
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| Use | INSECT REPELLENT ON HUMANS
DIETHYLTOLUAMIDE IS AN INSECT REPELLENT ESPECIALLY EFFECTIVE
AGAINST MOSQUITOES. O- AND P-ISOMERS ARE HIGHLY REPELLENT BUT LESS
EFFECTIVE THAN M-ISOMER.
REPELLENT FOR MOSQUITOES, BITING FLIES, GNATS, CHIGGERS, TICKS, FLEAS,
& CERTAIN OTHER BITING INSECTS. SAFE FOR USE ON HUMAN SKIN. USED IN
PRESSURIZED & NON-PRESSURIZED INSECT REPELLENTS.
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| Apparent Color | LIQUID; WATER WHITE TO AMBER
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| Odor | NEARLY ODORLESS
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| Boiling Point | 160 DEG C @ 19 MM HG
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| Molecular Weight | 191.26
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| Density | 0.996 @ 20 DEG C/4 DEG C
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| Sensitivity Data | IRRITANT TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES
Undiluted material is a moderate-to-severe irritant in the eye. Dermal application of undiluted
material and 50% solutions caused no primary irritation in man
THE UNDILUTED COMPD MAY IRRITATE MUCOUS MEMBRANES
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