Question

How do antiseptics differ from disinfectants ? Give one example of each.

Answer 1

Antiseptics are applied to the living tissues such as wounds, cuts, ulcers and diseased skin surfaces.
Disinfectants are applied to inanimate objects such as floors, drainage system, instruments etc. They are harmful to living tissues.
Iodine is a strong antiseptic. Tincture of iodine 92-93% of solution of iodine in alcohol-water mixture and 1 percent solution of phenol act as disinfectants.