Insect repellents

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2002-07-23

2008-11-25

Levy, Neil (Department: 1615)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Biocides; animal or insect repellents or attractants

C514S919000, C514S729000, C514S763000, C514S764000, C514S739000, C514S533000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07455852

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an insect repellent fragrance comprising; (a) at least 10% by weight of the insect repellent fragrance of geraniol; (b) at least 10% by weight of the insect repellent fragrance of diethyl phthalate; and (c) at least one or more of linalol, limonene, citronellal, terpinolene and p-tertiary butyl cyclohexyl acetate; wherein the insect repellent fragrance comprises at least 60% by total weight of the insect repellent fragrance of (a), (b) and (c). The insect repellent fragrance surprisingly demonstrates effective repellency, particularly against cockroaches, and more particularly against both German and American cockroaches.

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