Repela™ for Insects (Anti-Termite & Anti-Insect Masterbatch) is a powerful insect repellent masterbatch which, when incorporated into a polymer product, protects from insect damage. This masterbatch is especially effective against termites. The active ingredients involved, while harmless to mammals, cause nervous system disruption in insects. Repela™for Insects acts as a barrier to prevent insects such as termites and agriculturally harmful insects from damaging polymer-based products and the surrounding environment. As an agricultural mulch, Repela™ for Insects (Anti-Termite & Anti-Insect Masterbatch) protects strawberries, zucchini, and young tomato plants from insect attack. Repela™for Insects prevents fire ants from making nests in electrical boxes. Added to sheeting and foams, Repela™ for Insects blocks termites from passage. Tests conducted by the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing in Berlin, Germany confirm the effectiveness of Repela™for Insects in preventing termite damage to LDPE films. Repela™ for Insects is the Anti-termite, Anti-insect solution.
Main Features
EVA-based which makes Repela™ compatible with PVC, LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, LSOH/HFFR, XLPE, EPDM, PP, ABS, and others.
Repela™ mixes uniformly with base polymer at normal processing temperatures.
Non-toxic, non-hazardous, non-dangerous and environmentally friendly
In line with REACH and RoHS (SGS Testing & Control Services Singapore)
Effectiveness test available (BAM University Germany)
Biocidal Masterbatches product type 19 available.
How it works
The active ingredients involved, while harmless to mammals, cause nervous system disruption in insects. Repela™ for Insects acts as a barrier to prevent insects such as termites and agriculturally harmful insects from damaging polymer-based products and the surrounding environment. As an agricultural mulch, Repela™for Insects protects strawberries, zucchini, and young tomato plants from insect attack. Repela™for Insects prevents fire ants from making nests in electrical boxes. Added to sheeting and foams, Repela™for Insects blocks termites from passage. Tests conducted by the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing in Berlin, Germany confirm the effectiveness of Repela™for Insects in preventing termite damage to LDPE films. Repela™ for Insects is the Anti-termite, Anti-insect solution.
Typical applications
Home wrap
Agricultural mulch
Fruit and vegetable shipping boxes
Electrical wires
Fiber optic cables
Plastic pipes
Foam insulation
Flower pots
Usage information
Repela™for Insects (Anti-Termite & Anti-Insect) is an EVA-based product, making it compatible with most polymers. Typically, Repela™ for Insects can be added at rates of 1-5%, depending on the application.
Environmental concerns
Aversion Technologies is guided by the principle of doing no harm to people, plants, or animals and no damage to the environment. Our approach is to not injure animals or add hazardous chemicals to the environment. Using Repela™meets these goals. Repela™does not harm animals. Furthermore, Repela™is permanently captured in the polymer so that it does not leach into the environment.
