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Title:

Herbal Mosquito Repellent Candle

Value Proposition:

Eco-friendly Candle having mosquito repellent properties.

Summary Application:

Candle is commonly used as common light sources. The candle has already an established market. Candle having mosquito repellent properties will serve as light source as well as also repel mosquitoes. Easily available non-toxic plants are used as ingredients for the mosquito repellent property. On burning, the candle emits pleasant fragrance along with the light and the fragrance keep mosquito out from the room.

Mosquito repellent candle is another product developed by CSIR-NEIST which is effective in repelling mosquitoes and as well as produces subtle fragrance while burning.

Advantages:
  • Effective for repelling mosquitoes
  • Safe to use
  • Can be used in indoor and outdoor conditions
  • Three in one product for providing light, fragrance and repelling mosquitoes
Commercialization Status: Already Commercialised
Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology
CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology[CSIR-NEIST]
:  director[at]neist[dot]res[dot]in
:91-376-2370012
:https://www.neist.res.in
Industrial Applications: Agrochemicals [Agriculture] Medicinal and Aromatics Plants [Agriculture]
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