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Title:

Mosquito Repellents

Value Proposition:

Plant-based repellents have been used for generations in traditional practice as a personal protection measure against mosquitoes

Summary Application:

Recently, plant-based commercial repellent products have gained increasing popularity among consumers, as these are commonly perceived as “safe” in comparison to long-established synthetic repellents

Advantages:

Salient features:

  • Citrus and refreshing aromas
  • Contains blend of natural essential oils
  • Alcohol based formulations
  • Mosquito repellent activity
  • Free from synthetic chemicals
Commercialization Status: Licensed awaiting commercialisation
Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology[CSIR-IHBT]
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Industrial Applications: Biochemicals [Biological Science] Biotechnology [Biological Science]
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