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    Family Controlled Release Insect Repellent Odorless
    Active ingredients are: DEET 20%.
    Description
    Active ingredients are: DEET 20%.

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    CR's Expert Take

    How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

    Overall Score

    The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.
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    What goes into the Overall Score?
    Protection against mosquitoes and ticks
     /  5
    Resists damage to materials
     /  5
    Type
     /  5
    Active ingredient type
     /  5
    Cost per oz. ($)
     /  5
    Cost per wipe ($)
     /  5
    Active ingredients
     /  5

    Detailed Test Results

    • Sensory Odor and Skin-feel Description: Lotion with moderate medicinal aroma upon application. After 10 minutes, slight aroma with very little residual skin feel.
    • In our tests, this product stained or damaged Polycarbonate, Vinyl (PVC), Leather, Polyurethane, Painted Metal from Car, Nail Polish (red), Nail Polish (pink), and 90% Polyester 10% Spandex.
    • This product did not stain or damage Cotton (100%) or Polyester (100%).

    About

    The Sawyer Family Controlled Release Insect Repellent Odorless is part of the Insect Repellents test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Insect Repellent models like the Family Controlled Release Insect Repellent Odorless are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

    Protection against mosquitoes and ticks: A high score means the product is more effective at protecting against mosquitoes. Based on our past testing and advice from independent experts, products effective against mosquitoes should also be effective against other arthropods, including ticks.

    Resists damage to materials: A high score means the repellent is less likely to damage common materials we test, like cotton, polyester, and leather.

    Cost per oz.: The approximate retail price divided by product contents in ounces.

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