DEET Testing
Oxford Analytical are a GLP approved facility for all your DEET testing requirements.
Diethyltoluamide (DEET) is a common active ingredient in many insect repellent products. That is to say it is widely used to repel biting pests such as mosquitoes and ticks. Every year, DEET formulations are used to protect populations from mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile Virus, the Zika virus, malaria, and/or tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and also Rocky Mountain spotted fever. And, despite concerns over too much exposure to the chemical, appropriate usage of the chemical at the recommended dosages and routes of administration have generally proven to be safe.
The U.S Army developed DEET in 1946 and it was registered for use by the general public in 1957. Furthermore it is now widely used. In other words approximately 30% of the U.S. population using DEET repellents each year.
DEET products are currently available in many different forms. These include liquids, lotions, sprays, and even impregnated materials, such as wristbands. Formulations registered for direct application to human skin contain from 4% to 100% DEET. Approximately 230 products containing DEET are currently registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
How can we help with your testing requirements?
We have established methods using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for various types of DEET containing products. For example pump sprays, aerosols and even roll-on sticks.
Whether DEET is a single active or part of something more complex we can develop and validate methods to support your registration requirements.
Helping you through the Biocidal Products Regulations to be able to market your product. Similarly providing stability and safety data through various physical and chemical testing.
These tests can all be done in compliance with GLP where required. If the formal certification is not required you can still rest assured that all of our processes are carried out following the same high-quality standards even when outside of GLP.
We partner with consultants and other laboratories to support additional testing requirements too – so if we can’t do it, we will help you find someone who can through our trusted network.
Please contact us for further discussion of your particular DEET testing requirements.
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New regulations around Biocides came into place in 2012 . We have since therefore worked with industry to support registration needs conducting 5 batch analysis, routine testing, storage stability, physical testing and more on a wide range of Biocides.
Biostimulants are a wonderful new way to protect our plants and wildlife by using nature to protect itself. They are natural substances harnessed for their characteristics. After that they are developed into products that can be applied to seeds, plants and soils in order to stimulate natural growth.
We have worked with consultants and direct customers for many years supporting their Agrochemical registration testing requirements under global regulations. Find out more here
We can design storage stability studies with or without GLP accreditation under the Biocides, Plant Protection, or ICH guidelines to support registration around the world. Find out more here
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From explosive properties through to partition co-efficient, we cover a wider range of physical tests and can also develop our own in-house methods for novel experiments.
We use a range of methods from CIPAC, ASTM, ISO, OPPTS, OECD and more to meet global regulatory requirements. Find out more here
We can cover elemental to extremely low levels. For instance if you just need to identify, quantify, or fully validate a method. Our ICP systems cover a wide range of elements often working on 10+ elements at the same time.
We regularly work on Silver, Lead, Arsenic, Chromium, Cadmium, Mercury, Copper, Boron and Sodium to name a few. Our list of capabilities stretches much longer! Find out more here
We can carry out impurity profiling, product screening, method validation and 5 batch analysis or Technical Equivalence studies to meet your registration needs. Our team develop tailored methods for your products and can also support with structural identification requirements.
We have many years of experience with successful studies over many compounds from Citric Acid to Pyrethrins covering elemental impurities, isomers, and additives of all types.
Whether your product is a TC, or TK we can help. Find out more here
We have been developing tailored methods at affordable prices for many years. Our chemists have developed thousands of methods over the years from simple single actives to complex products covering a wide range of levels and product types.
We can also validate already developed methods or support you through your own method development journey via consultation.
Our validation expertise covers global requirements including SANCO/3030/99, SANTE/2020/12830 and ICH Q2, OPPTS 830.1800 and APVMA among others. Find out more here
The fertiliser market is well established but under scrutiny with the introduction of new regulations demanding more rigorous testing and reducing acceptable levels of elements.
We are one of few labs that can offer the full suite of Fertiliser testing including Inorganic Arsenic, and Chromium VI. Find out more here
Need routine quality checks, one offs or concerned about contamination?
New regulations to meet? We often take on complex novel projects and it is what we are known for! Our chemists enjoy doing something different! Find out more here
Need a reasoned case for a regulator? Trying to develop a product or a method? See what our chemists and consultants can do to help. Find out more here