Name a substance which can be used as an antiseptic as well as disinfectant.

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Phenol can be used as an antiseptic as well as disinfectant.
$0.2 %$ solution of phenol is an antiseptic while $1$ percent of its solution is a disinfectant.

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Name a substance which can be used as an antiseptic as well as disinfectant.

Phenol can be used as an antiseptic as well as disinfectant.0.2% solution of phenol is an antiseptic while 1 percent of its solution is a disinfectant.

Phenol can be used as an antiseptic as well as disinfectant.
$0.2 %$ solution of phenol is an antiseptic while $1$ percent of its solution is a disinfectant.