Question

How do antiseptics differ from distinfectants?

Answer 1

	Antispectis		Disinfecants
1	They are chemical sub¬stances which prevent the growth of micro-organisms and may even kill them.	1	They are chemical substances which kill micro organisms.
2	They are safe to be applied to the living tissues.	2	They are not safe to be applied to the living tissues. They are used to kill microorganisms present in the drains toilets, floors etc.
3	They are generally applied on wounds, cuts, ulcers and diseased skin surfaces. Example: Furacin, sofra-mycin, dettol and savlon, 0.2% solution of phenol.	3	Example : Phenol (> 1 % solution) and chlorine (0.2 to 0.4 ppm).