Distinguish between the following on the basis of what is given in bracket.

(ii) Antiseptic and disinfectant (functions).

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Antiseptic Disinfectant

Antiseptics are mild chemical substances that are applied on the body to kill harmful microbes.

It can be applied on the skin, and on the body, without any harm.

Commonly used antiseptics are lysol, carbolic acid, boric acid, iodine, and more.

Disinfectants are strong chemical substances that can kill germs.

It cannot be applied on the body but is used to clean dirt spots.

Commonly used disinfectants are cresol, phenol, lysol, and more.

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Antiseptic	Disinfectant
Antiseptics are mild chemical substances that are applied on the body to kill harmful microbes. It can be applied on the skin, and on the body, without any harm. Commonly used antiseptics are lysol, carbolic acid, boric acid, iodine, and more.	Disinfectants are strong chemical substances that can kill germs. It cannot be applied on the body but is used to clean dirt spots. Commonly used disinfectants are cresol, phenol, lysol, and more.