3M Ultrathon SRL-12 Insect Repellent Lotion, 2 oz

by 3M

Product Features

• 3M Technology allows time released protection for up to 12 Hours
• Splash & Sweat resistant to ensure consistent protection through all your outdoor activities
• Repels deer ticks that may carry Lyme Disease, and mosquitoes that may carry West Nile Virus
• Lotion formulation developed for and used by the US Military
• Freeze Thaw Stable

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B004LA5SUC
• Item model number: SRL-12
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #1 in Health & Personal Care > Health Care > First Aid > Itching & Rash Treatments > Insect & Pest Repellent

Product Description

3M Ultrathon insect repellent was developed for the military to provide long lasting, time released protection against mosquitoes for up to 12 hours. Repels Ticks that may carry West Nile Virus and also mosquitoes, biting flies, chiggers, gnats, fleas and deer flies. Splash & Sweat Resistant. Unique 3M Polymer Technologh optimized to enhance the efficacy of DEET and provide time controlled release of DEET. Stable in Freeze/Thaw conditions. 5 year guarantee. Consistantly rated as a top insect repellent by independent testing labs. Tested in the harshest conditions of South America. Works longer with less DEET. Competitive products are alcohol based and when the alcohol evaporates you lose your protection. Ultrathon uses the time released technology to provide a longer lasting repellent.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

87 of 88 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Used in Thailand in the middle of summer. Worked great., August 6, 2008

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David Choi "travel guru" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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I went to Thailand and was terrified of mosquitoes, since my friends said they got eaten up by them. I used this product and I didn't get bit anywhere, except where I didn't apply, like my face, ears, and behind my knees and elbows. It worked great wherever it was applied. My friend who used Off spray got bit even if he used the product. The product does leave a slight waxy film on you after application, but it seems that all deet products leave some film and it's something you have to get used to if you want to protect yourself from mosquito bites. I get welts from mosquito bites and would rather tolerate the waxy feel than the bites.

54 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, even camping by water!, May 14, 2009

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James Brown - See all my reviews

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Camped at a natural spring in Florida, didn't get bit once after applying it. Florida, even in springtime, is hot and humid, even at night, and the mosquitoes are about the size of a penny with angles like a stealth fighter jet. That, coupled with the gnats and miscellaneous other insects, makes for a very uncomfortable camping trip if you aren't prepared.

Some people may be weary of putting it near their eyes, but when they say it's splash and sweat resistant, they mean it. I put it on above my eyebrows and directly below my eyelids, and didn't get any in my eyes at all, and trust me, while we were out finding firewood at 10pm-2am (yes we're a little on the adventurous side), I was sweating like nobody's business. This stuff hung in like a champ.

In comparison, my brother was using Off spray (can't remember which kind), and had to keep reapplying it almost every hour, and was still getting bit. I offered him mine, but he's "a man", and "don't take no charity from nobody."

Also, the tube may look a bit small, but you don't need much of it. Even with a thin coat on, it keeps the bugs away.

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This works, but...., July 2, 2009

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B. Ray - See all my reviews
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While on an extended camping/hiking/fishing trip along Lake Superior, the black flies and mosquitoes were, bloodthirsty. We used this product works and it works well at keeping the bugs at bay, but is not for those with sensitive skin. For the product causes breakouts on face, arms and hands. While, the repellent keeps most bugs at bay, it does not work well on biting flies.