Insect Repellant

[kareng]

Wrote to OFF and got this response that pertains only to the 100% DEET product. Asked for info o the others. Will post when I get them. I think the main concern would be that they use something like wheat germ oil to make it spread and not be drying to skin.

"Thanks for reaching out to us, Karen.

Although I can't be sure which kind of OFF!

[kareng]

This is the response I got from Repel:

"Thank you for contacting United Industries regarding our Repel Repellents. Ingredients considered potentially hazardous are listed on the product label and on the MSDS. The unlisted ingredients are generally regarded as safe by the United States EPA. Unlisted ingredients are considered proprietary and are not generally disclosed. We do formulate our products with allergy sensitivities in mind. Repel Repellents do not contain the following:

No peanut or tree nut ingredients or oil

No wheat ingredients or gluten

No sesame oil

No poultry derivatives

No Polyquonternium or Poly

Complete formulation may be released directly to a doctor and/or medical authority when/if required. We do appreciate your interest in, and use of our products.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at 1-800-332-5553.

Product Specialist

United Industries

A subsidiary of Spectrum Brands

Ph 1-800-332-5553 "

[IrishHeart]

Thanks for this info, K.

The "skeets" are in full force already here.

[pricklypear1971]

I never would have thought about that.... Thanks for posting.

[kareng]

Forgot to ask Cutter. I just sent them a note. I know we aren't supposed to ingest them but I think we have all tasted it on our lips or had some on our fingers.

[IrishHeart]

Plus, it's easy to inhale it when spraying it or have it run down our faces when sweating, so it is a very good idea to check.

You never know what might cause the itchies, either.

I read the label on the sunscreen recently, too--for this very purpose.

Hey, thanks for doing the leg work for us, K.

[kareng]

Fast response from Cutter. I guess they are made by the same company as Repel.

"Thank you for contacting United Industries regarding our Cutter Advanced products.

[IrishHeart]

cool

[kareng]

Just got this:

Hi Karen,

We searched on specific UPCs for the following OFF!