Controlled-Release Personal Use Arthropod Repellent Formulation. Phase 3

Abstract

An improved controlled-release arthropod repellent formulation for topical application to a person's exposed skin areas that provides extended protection against biting arthropods, which is safe and agreeable to use, which is more compatible with other and projected military materials and systems than the Army's current 75% N,N-diethyl m-toluamide (DEET) in alcohol formulation and which complies with the registration requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been developed in Phase I and Phase II of this contract. The Phase II repellent containing 35% DEET and an acrylate polymer has been refined to improve its low temperature stability. This new Phase III formulation was the basis for the EPA insect repellent registration submitted on May 27, 1987. The acrylate polymer used in the repellent formulation had to be scaled-up first. A few problems were encountered but they were overcome and the polymer was prepared successfully in the required quantity. A technical data package covering the production processes, quality control and product specification was written for the Insect/Arthropod Repellent Lotion.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 26, 1987
Accession Number
ADB116939

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  • Neil A. Randen

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  • 3M

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  • Biomedical

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