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Examples of antiseptics are
Examples of antiseptics are
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A Hydrogen peroxide
B Iodine
C Mercuric chloride
Antiseptics are the antimicrobial substances, which when applied to living tissues or skin, reduce the possibility of microbial infections, sepsis or putrefaction.
Disinfectants destroy microorganisms found on non-living surfaces.
Few examples of antiseptics are: Hydrogen peroxide, iodine, mercuric chloride, polyhexanide, eucalyptus, honey, lavender, tea tree oil etc.
Dettol is an example of a disinfectant.
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Hydrogen peroxide
B
Iodine
C
Mercuric chloride
Antiseptics are the antimicrobial substances, which when applied to living tissues or skin, reduce the possibility of microbial infections, sepsis or putrefaction.
Disinfectants destroy microorganisms found on non-living surfaces.
Few examples of antiseptics are: Hydrogen peroxide, iodine, mercuric chloride, polyhexanide, eucalyptus, honey, lavender, tea tree oil etc.
Dettol is an example of a disinfectant.
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