Description
- Natrapel - Deet-Free 8-Hour Insect Repellent - 6 oz. (177 mL) Natrapel Deet-Free 8-Hour Insect Repellent provides 8+ hours of protection from biting insects and ticks. This protection is due to its CDC-recommended 20% Picaridin formula. Unlike ineffective DEET alternatives, Picaridin is the only formula that consistently shows equal or better performance than DEET in independent, clinical tests. Even better, Natrapel 8-Hour Insect Repellent is completely safe on gear and will not melt jackets, fishing line, and other synthetic materials. The 6 oz. size is great to bring on your adventures and travels. Deet-Free 8-Hour Insect Repellent Benefits: CDC-Recommended Formula Portable Protection Safe on Your Gear Lasts All Day Frequently Asked Questions How long does Natrapel 8-Hour last? Although repellents can work differently on everyone due to body chemistry, their studies show that Natrapel 8-Hour provides 8 hours of proven DEET-free protection from insects and bugs. Enjoy the outdoors longer without the worry. Specially formulated with 20% picaridin, the non-greasy Natrapel 8-Hour provides effective protection from mosquitoes, black flies, ticks and more. I don't like the idea of DEET as a chemical, but I use it because I don't know of anything more effective. I would prefer to use an all natural product but what works as well or better than DEET? All insect repellents are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In order to put an insect repellent on the market the EPA requires both safety and efficacy testing. The results of these tests will allow the repellent to make claims on their package. The efficacy studies on their Natrapel 8-Hour establishes 8 hours of protection. This is as effective against biting insects as many DEET repellents. Natrapel 8-Hour is the DEET-Free insect repellent that works! Is Natrapel 8-Hour safe for infants or children under 2? The active ingredient in Natrapel 8-Hour is Picaridin. The EPA has approved this ingredient for use as a personal insect repellent. That being said, Tender has not done safety testing on this product for infants. They suggest discussing the use of repellents with your child's physician for further advice. Is Natrapel 8-Hour safe to use on dogs? Natrapel 8-Hour is not designed for dogs. You should take any precautions that you might take for humans, such as keeping it away from their eyes and following the directions. The active ingredient in Natrapel 8-Hour is Picaridin. The EPA has approved this ingredient for use as a personal insect repellent. In studies using laboratory animals, Picaridin technically is of relatively low acute toxicity (describes the adverse effects resulting from a single exposure to a substance). Toxicity Category III (slightly toxic) for acute oral and acute dermal; and Toxicity Category IV (practically non-toxic) for primary eye and skin irritation. Is Natrapel 8-Hour safe to use when pregnant? Pregnant or lactating women should use the physical barriers described above to prevent contact with ticks. They may also consider having their outer clothing treated with Ben's Clothing and Gear according to the label instructions. Ben's Clothing and Gear provides 2 weeks of protection to clothing and gear. Other than the routine precautions Because there are too few studies conducted to examine the effects on infants of a mothers transdermal exposure to insect repellents the EPA does not recommend specific precautions for using registered repellents on pregnant or lactating women. When does Natrapel 8-Hour expire? Natrapel products are registered with the EPA and, as such, do not require that Tender Corporation establish an expiration date for them. About Tender Corporation Tender Corporation headquarters is located in the heart of the White Mountains in Littleton, New Hampshire. The company was founded in 1973, incorporated in 1977 and manufactures the world-famous insect bite treatment, AfterBite, a full line of well-known insect repellents
- UPC # 044224068781
- Size/Form 6 fl. oz.
Suggested Use: It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner incosistent with its labeling. Read and follow all directions and precautions on this product label. Hold can 4 to 6 inches from skin while spraying, keeping nozzle pointed away from face. Slightly moisten skin or clothing with a slow sweeping motion. Use just enough repellent to cover exposed skin and/or clothing. Do not use under clothing. Do not spray directly on face. Do not apply near eyes and mouth. Spray on hands first, and then apply sparingly to face, neck and around ears, avoiding your eyes. Do not apply over cuts, wounds, or irritated skin, and do not apply to excessively sunburned skin. Do not apply to children's hands. Do not allow children to handle this product. When using on children, apply to your own hands and then put it on the child. Frequent reapplication or saturation is unncessary. Avoid over-application of this product. Do not exceed more than 2 applications per day. Afer returning indoors, wash treated skin with soap and water. Wash treated clothing before wearing it again. Use of this product may cause skin reaction in rare cases. If you suspect a reaction to this product, discontinue use, wash treated skin and call your Poision Control Center. If you go to a doctor, take this product with you. INGREDIENTS Drug Facts Active Ingredients Picaridin............................20% Inactive Ingredients Other Ingredients..............80% WARNINGS Storage and Disposal Pesticide Storage: Store in a cool, dry (preferably locked) place out of the reach of children. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Container Disposal: Do not puncture or incinerate! If empty: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer for recycling, if available. If partly filled: Call your local solid waste agency for disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain. Caution Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling, and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Do not use or store near heat sources, sparks or open flame. Do not smoke while applying. First Aid if in Eyes: Hold eye open and rinse gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first five minutes, then continue rinsing. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. First Aid if Swallowed: Call a physician or poison control center immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a Poison Control Center or doctor. Do not give anything to an unconscience person. Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment.
