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Repellents with Saltidin® -
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Saltidin® (Picaridin) is suitable for a wide range of different product formulations, whether for use on humans or animals, in solid or liquid applications or for aerosols. This offers clear benefits for formulators. This offers clear benefits for formulators:
- Saltidin® (Picaridin/Icaridin) may be used in water, oil or alcohol-based solutions.
- It is easily formulated – whether hot or cold.
- Additionally, it is compatible with many common cosmetic ingredients such as Aloe Vera, Dexpanthenol (pro-vitamin B5), vegan silk and glycerin.
The qualities that customers appreciate in insect repellents containing Saltidin® (Picaridin) are that the active ingredient is
- hypoallergenic and does not irritate the skin,
- suitable for vulnerable groups such as small children and pregnant woman,
- colorless and almost odorless,
- not sticky or greasy,
- and does not damage synthetic materials such as outdoor clothing.
Empirical formula: C12H23NO3
Chemical name: 1-piperidinecarboxylic acid 2- (2-hydroxyethyl)-1-methylpropylester
Commercial name: Saltidin®
International non-proprietary name: Icaridin
ELINCS number: 423-210-8
CAS number: 119515-38-7
Relative molecular mass: 229,3 g/mol
Form: liquid, clear
Solidifying point: < -170 °C
Boiling point: 272ºC at 1013 hPa
Vapor pressure:
3.4 x 10-4 hPa at 20 ºC
5.9 x 10-4 hPa at 25 ºC
7.1 x 10-3 hPa at 50 ºC
Color: colorless
Odor: almost odorless
Flashpoint: 142°C
Density: 1.036 g/cm3 at 20ºC
Solubility:
in water: 8.6 g/l at 20ºC
in acetone: > 250 g/l at 20ºC
in n-heptane: > 250 g/l at 20ºC
in propane-2-ol: > 250 g/l at 20ºC
in xylene: > 250 g/l at 20ºC
Viscosity: 30.7 sec. flow time according to DIN 53211, 129 mPa·s at 20ºC
Storage conditions: store at room temperature
Purity of technical product: min. 97%
On the path to product innovation? Discover our technical support service
Our technical support service benefits from decades of experience in cosmetic formulations using Saltidin® (Picaridin). We are well versed in compatibility with cosmetic ingredients and are constantly developing our guide formulations to adapt to current market needs and trends.
Our technical customer service can:
- assist you with new projects and innovation,
- provide you with Saltigo-owned analytics,
- connect you with testing laboratories, if required.
New product development using Saltidin® – our team is by your side all the way
Our technical support is always on hand to assist – for example, if your new formulation is not stable enough, you detect clouding, or if you have questions on the addition of further ingredients. Large-scale production can pose its own challenges, too. Our support team is here to help with its expertise – for example, in identifying sources of error.
On the path to a new insect repellent: starting our cooperation
At the beginning of any collaboration, we will enter into a non-disclosure agreement with you as the manufacturer. This defines the rules for the exchange of know-how as well as important steps in the development process. This non-disclosure agreement is a requirement for us to share details of our guide formulations with you.
Saltigo: innovative strength you can build on
We are always up to date on current research in the insect repellent sector, regularly reviewing relevant patent and scientific publications. We are continuously developing our guide formulations and pursuing new trends in cosmetic formulations and new applications. In addition, Saltigo holds patents related to guide formulations.
Saltidin® packaging sizes
To aid your product development purposes, we have 1kg samples of the active ingredient available.
For production scale, we offer the following package sizes:
- 50 kg vats / 110 lb vats
- 200 kg vats / 440 lb vats
- 1 metric ton containers
Our Saltidin® product management can provide you with packaging specifications on request.
- Regulatory requirements in the United States differ from the EU. Please visit www.picaridin.saltidin.comto get in touch with our US team -
