Information on DEET (N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide)
Find information on the registration status, continuous evaluation and mitigation measures in California to regulate this active ingredient. An active ingredient is the chemical that makes a pesticide work on a target pest.
Active Ingredient: DEET (N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide)
Type of Pesticide: Insect repellent
California Registration: Yes
EPA Registration: Yes
Fumigant: No
California Restricted Material: No
Toxic Air Contaminant (TAC): No
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC): No
Potential Groundwater Contaminant: No
Reevaluation Status: None
Chemical Class: Dialkylamide
DPR Chemical Code: 189
Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Documents
Historic Documents
- January 1999 – Exposure Assessment Document