DIETHYL TOLUAMIDE- ▸ Insect repellents: Active ingredient in personal repellent products
- ▸ Repellent formulating: Bulk active for sprays, lotions, and wipes
- ▸ Area/animal repellents: Component of repellents used on clothing and animals
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →DEET (CAS 134-62-3) is N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide, a broad-spectrum insect-repellent active ingredient. It is the active ingredient in many repellent products formulated to repel mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies, and other biting insects, and is supplied in bulk for repellent formulation.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU): Not determined from public registry
- EC number: 205-149-7
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DEET used for?
DEET (CAS 134-62-3), N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide, is a broad-spectrum insect-repellent active ingredient. It is the active in many repellent products formulated to repel mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies, and other biting insects, and is supplied in bulk for repellent formulation.
What is the full chemical name of DEET?
DEET stands for N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (also written N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide). The molecular formula is C12H17NO and the CAS number is 134-62-3.
What concentrations of DEET does RawSource supply?
RawSource supplies DEET as a bulk active ingredient for downstream repellent formulation into sprays, lotions, and wipes; finished-product concentration is set by the formulator. Request a current CoA and SDS to confirm purity and specifications.
How is bulk DEET supplied?
RawSource supplies DEET in bulk packaging such as drums and totes for repellent manufacturing. Request a current CoA and SDS along with a bulk quote specifying your target volume and packaging.
What is the HS code for DEET?
DEET is classified under HS code 2924.29 (cyclic amides and their derivatives; other). Contact RawSource for a bulk quote with your volume and packaging requirements.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of DEET (N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide)?
DEET (N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide) (CAS 134-62-3) is listed as Active on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory; its REACH registration status is not determined from the public ECHA registry.