Author/Authors :
KHAIRUL, F.K. Kolej Universiti Kejuruteraan Utara Malaysia - School of Material Engineering - Bioprocess Engineering and Environmental Engineering Program, Malaysia , HARBANT, S. Kolej Universiti Kejuruteraan Utara Malaysia - School of Material Engineering - Bioprocess Engineering and Environmental Engineering Program, Malaysia , HUNTER, M. Kolej Universiti Kejuruteraan Utara Malaysia - School of Material Engineering - Bioprocess Engineering and Environmental Engineering Program, Malaysia , AHMAD, M.N. Kolej Universiti Kejuruteraan Utara Malaysia - School of Material Engineering - Bioprocess Engineering and Environmental Engineering Program, Malaysia
Abstract :
The use of Azadirachta indica and Eucalyptus citriodora oil is a two stage repellent system for the soap, where E. citriodora offers short term repellency and the A. indica component offers longer term efficacy effects. Both materials (A. indica and E. citriodora) are from natural sources and locally available. This is the first time the two natural agents have been combined into a single product, thus providing synergy and longer term residual efficacy than present herbs and E. citriodora oil used in similar types of products in the market. This is cost effective product to combat mosquitoes as well as personal soap for everyday use.
