PRLog (Press Release) -
Dec 25, 2008 -
What is DEET
DEET is a chemical ingredient to be used in rubber, plastic cement or paint remover. DEET also called (N, N-diethyl-meta-
toluamide) in chemical naming, is one of the most effective used to repel harmful insect such as mosquitoes, ticks and gnats. DEET has been registered with US Environment Protection Agency (EPA) for use as insect repellent on skin and clothing. DEET started to be used by US army during the war to repel mosquitoes in 1946 and released to public in 1957. DEET is now being recognised by many countries as a best insecticide in the world.
Is DEET really safe to health
DEET is safe to be used if use in care and use as instruction. DEET is a chemical ingredient, if use for long term or excessively amount, it may cause skin cancer or birth defect. DEET is not recommended to be used on sensitive skin because it can cause skin allergic, irritates, rashes or numb. DEET can also cause eyes irritate. If accidentally swallowed, it can cause vomit, diarrhea, poison or fatal and doctor treatment is needed immediately. Children should not use DEET insecticide without parental consent. Baby and pregnant woman is not recommended to use DEET other than natural made insecticide.
What side effect DEET to environment
DEET insecticide is a flammable product so do not expose it direct under the sun because it can cause explosion and air pollution. Do not throw DEET insecticide into river or sea because it can cause water pollution and causing death to sea species such as fish and turtle.
Mosquito kills more than 1 million people worldwide every year with deadly mosquito diseases such as Malaria, Dengue Fever, Yellow Fever, Japanese Encephalitis, West Nile Encephalitis and Chikungunya. The figure is increasing and every day there is people died of mosquitoes infection disease. Please always take the right mosquito preventions and do not be the next victim of mosquitoes.
MOZ AWAY mosquito repellent spray is made of natural ingredients, non- greasy, non- alcohol and DEET FREE. MOZ AWAY is specially formulated to pH5.5. It is chemical free and no artificial fragrance and suitable for all skin. It is gentle on all skin and washes off easily. It is safe for children and babies.
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