Antiseptics
1. Antiseptics are chemical substance which prevent the growth of micro organizers and may even kill them but are not harmful to living tissues.
2. They are generally applied to living tissues such as wounds, cuts bulks and diseased surfaces.
3. All the antiseptics are disinfectants.
4. They are not ingested or swallowed.
5. e.g., Povidone – iodine, Benzalkonium – Chloride
Disinfectants
1. Disinfectants are chemical substances which kill microorganism or stop their growth but are harmful to human tissues.
2. Disinfectants are applied to inanimated objects such as floors, drainage system, instruments etc.
3. All the disinfectants are not antiseptics.
4. They can be injected or swallowed.
5. e.g. Alcohol, chlorine compunds.
