DEET Toxicityhttp://www.medscape.com/jobson/USPharmacist/1996/usp2108/usp2108.html 

• Cardiovascular

  • hypotension
  • bradycardia

• Dermatologic

  • erythema
  • bullous eruptions
  • contact uticaria
  • anaphylaxis

• Nervous System

  • ataxia
  • confusion
  • slurred speech
  • muscle cramping
  • insomnia
  • tremor
  • clonic jerking psychosi
  • seizures
  • coma

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Fortunately, this is uncommon

Worldwide, 200 million people use each year

Used since 1957

Avoid sunscreen/repellent combinations due to different usages

Concentrations vary from 5 to 100%

The higher the concentration, the longer the exposure

Off!Skintastic 7.125%

Deep Woods Off!Sportsman 95%

Deep Woods OFF Outdoor Fresh Scent 25%

Concentrations become important when dealing with kids.

Toxicity tend to be neurologic in children.