What was in 6 12 mosquito repellent?

What was in 6 12 mosquito repellent?

Laboratories of St. Johns, Mich., currently uses the suspect chemical, 2-ethyl-1, 3-hexanediol. The agency said another manufacturer, d-Con of Montvale, N.J., formerly used the chemical in its popular 6-12 Insect Repellent, and will recall existing stocks that contain it.

What is the strongest insect repellent?

DEET is still the best, most effective bug repellent in the US.

What is the best insect repellent for home?

Sawyer Products Picaridin Continuous Spray Insect Repellent is out top pick

• Best Overall: Sawyer Products Picaridin Insect Repellent at Amazon.
• Best Plant-Based: Repel Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent at Amazon.
• Best Lotion: 3M Ultrathon Lotion at Amazon.
• Best Candle: Cutter Citro Guard Candle at Amazon.
• Best for Patios:

What percentage DEET should I use?

When it comes to a strong chemical such as DEET, it’s best to avoid overexposure. So if you want to use DEET, skip the high concentrations. Opt for 7-to-10 percent if you only need a few hours of protection. If you need all-day protection, look for 20-30 percent DEET, ideally in a time-release formulation.

Does DEET wash off in water?

Unlike sunscreen, very little DEET would be washed off with water and will last for several hours. Repeated application of a DEET-containing sunscreen product may increase the potential for toxic effects of DEET. Apply repellents only to exposed skin and/or clothing (as directed on the product label).

What is the active ingredient in 6-12 insect repellent?

The active ingredient in 6-12 insect repellent is Ethylhexanediol 100%. Directions for use are on the back side of the front paper label. Read through the liquid. Shake liberally into hands- rub hands together – rub over all exposed skin and stockings.

Does 6-12 insect repellent have an odor?

I found a bottle of 6-12 insect repellent in my cold air return while cleaning my ducts. I remember my grandmother always having a stick of 6-12 in her purse whenever they took us to the Belle Isle zoo or the park or just at a back yard picnic. The ad says its odorless but I remember it had a very distinct smell.

How old was your son when he ingested 6-12 insect repellant?

Back in the 50’s everyone had a bottle of 6-12 in their fishing creel or tackle box. In 1965 my son ingested 6-12 Insect Repellant. He was about 2 1/2.

Would you use 6-12 insect repellent during pregnancy?

Then created an account here when I saw the previous posts just so I could warn everyone — The active ingredient in 6-12 insect repellent was banned in 1991 by at least the USA and Canada, because it was proven to cause harm to fetuses when pregnant women used it. So I definitely would not use it.