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Palmitic acid

InertMin. risk approved

Hexadecanoic acid

Listed as an inert ingredient permitted in EPA minimum risk (FIFRA 25(b)) pesticide products.

Products using it

Natrapel Natrapel Essential Oil Insect Repellent – Pets & People

Not recommended

No proven mosquito protection

Natrapel

Natrapel Essential Oil Insect Repellent – Pets & People

42

Thyme oil 1.90% · Lemongrass oil 0.05%

Complete protection

Mosquitoesest.minimal / unproven
Ticksest.0.2–0.5h

Regulatory notes

Source: EPA minimum risk approved inert ingredients list (placeholder import).