Active

Where it came from?

Ingredients
p-Menthane-3, 8-
Diol
Other Ingredients
*Magnesium aluminum
*Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
*DEA-cetyl phosphate alcohol *silicate
*PVP/eicosene copolymer
*Germaben II-E
*Fragrance *Xanthan Gum
P-menthane-3,8-diol is a p-menthane
monoterpenoid in which p- Is the chemicals naturally or
menthane carries hydroxy groups at C-3 and C- synthetically derived?
8. It derives from a hydride of a p-menthane. p-
Menthane-3, 8-diol is found in fruits. p- p-Menthane-3,8-diol is the
Menthane-3, 8-diol is a constituent of the roots synthetic version of oil of lemon
of Litsea cubeba (mountain pepper). eucalyptus.  p-Menthane-3,8-diol
is an insect repellent that can be
*Water synthesized chemically or derived from
a steam distillate residue of the leaves
*Stearic acid of lemon eucalyptus, Corymbia
citriodora.
*Cetyl
*Dimethicone
*Aloe vera

Mode of Ingredients
OFF!® FamilyCare® Botanical’s unique
formula is based on an ingredient found in the lemon
eucalyptus plant. OFF!® FamilyCare® Botanicals is
effective, dependable protection that feels great on -
not sticky or greasy. Effectively repels mosquitoes
for up to two hours and black flies for up to five
hours.
OTHER USES
The active ingredient, p-Menthane-3,8-diol,
is used as an insect repellent on human
skin and clothing.
How it affects the environment?
Based on laboratory animal studies, p- REFERENCES:
Menthane-3,8-diol poses minimal or no
risks to wildlife. Because of the low toxicity https://www.whatsinsidescjohnson.com/ca/en/brands
and limited uses of p-Menthane-3,8-diol, it /off/off-familycare-botanicals-insect-repellent-lotion
is not harmful to the environment. https://off.ca/en-ca/product/family-care/familycare-
botanicals-insect-repellent-lotion

Precautions https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/p-
Menthane-3_8-diol
May cause eye irritation. Avoid contact
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/
with eyes and mouth. Do not apply more
EPA-Registered-Repellent-Ingredients.aspx
than 2 times per day. Do not use on children
under 3 years of age. Apply with caution to https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/reg_a
small children. Do not allow use by ctions/registration/fs_PC-011550_01-Apr-00.pdf
children without close adult supervision. Do
not apply to excessively sunburned or
damaged skin.
ALTERNATIVES
OFF! Familycare Botanicals Insect
Repellent Lotion - 118ml is a unique
formula based on an ingredient found in the
lemon eucalyptus plant and provides a non-
DEET alternative.