TERRA NOSTRA GMBH

BIONEEM is a repelling biocidal product for use against house dust mites that is being approved in conjunction with the biocidally active substance margosa extract (CAS 84696-25-3) as a consumer product in accordance with directive 98/8 EC as product type 19 (repellent). BIONEEM is produced exclusively by Terra Nostra and sold to industrial customers – primarily under private labels. We guarantee our customers conformity with the approval criteria as well as consistently high product quality. The active substance formulation has been established on the market for many years under various private labels and has proven itself many times over. Customer acceptance is accordingly very high.

BIONEEM is a textile spray for protection against house dust mites in order to lower the allergen count to an acceptable level for allergy sufferers. It consists of an alcohol-based margosa extract formulation. It is applied to mattresses and other textile surfaces in which house dust mites might reside. Treating textiles with BIONEEM directly interferes with the life cycle of the house dust mites since it inhibits infestation by mites and the production of allergens for an extended period of time. In order to guarantee these biological effects, it was necessary to develop a special active substance formulation. We developed BIONEEM specifically for treating textiles and to ensure the simplest possible procedures. The solvent isopropyl alcohol “transports” the active substance quickly and deeply into the mattress with practically no change to the soiling behaviour of the fabric and allows use of the mattress to continue after only a short wait for the solvent to dry and...

The high efficacy of BIONEEM is characterized by the pronounced repelling effect of the active substance Margosa extract. Immediately after application the mites exhibit a definite flight reaction. Margosa extract has this significant effect even at a low concentration. The repellent effect remains for several month. Even new added mites leave the treated textile surface within a short time. As a consequence of this repellent effect the allergen content in the treated textiles decreases significant. Because there are less house dust mites obviously less allergens (= mite faeces) will be excreted by the mites. Another effect of lower priority is visible if the house dust mites cannot leave the treated area. Natural bitters covered in the extract spoil the food (skin scales) of the house dust mites and make it unpalatable. The limited food also produces a deficiency in essential proteins and amino acids, which impairs the processes of egg-laying and reproduction. However, the...

BIONEEM consists of more than 90% Isopropyl alcohol and a Margosa extract formulation. Numerous toxicological studies for BIONEEM have been charged with the notification of Margosa extract. Acute toxicity: Rat LD50 oral > 2000 mg/kg Rat LD50 dermal > 2000 mg/kg Rat LD50 inhalation > 46.14 mg/l air Skin irritation not irritating Eye irritation not irritating Skin sensitisation no sensitisation All required chemical-physical, environmental and toxicological data are present for BIONEEM. They are the basis for Hazard statements and Precoutionary statements. The warning notices refer exclusively to the ingredient of isopropyl alcohol. Hazard statements: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Precautionary statements: Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep...