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A disinfectant is used to destroy microorganisms off of any surface.
An antiseptic is used to destroy microorganisms off of the skin.
So you have to take a little more care in choosing an anti-septic then a disinfectant.
Magic acid would do well as a disinfectant but would be an unwise chose for an anti-septic as it would probably kill the patient as well as any septic organisms.
AnswerI'm sure the above intended a little humour in mentioning magic acid.PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE everyone except trained professionals stay away from magic acid.
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Is iodine an antiseptic or disinfectant?
antispeptic
What is the difference between a disintant and an antiseptic?
Disinfectant and antiseptic are two words meaning the same thing.
Six points of difference between antiseptic disinfectant?
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What is dettol used for?
Dettol is used as a liquid antiseptic disinfectant.
What is the synonym for antiseptic?
aseptic, sterilebactericidal, disinfectant, germicidalcleansing, purifyingnonpurulentuninfected, clean
Why would you use a disinfectant as an antiseptic?
Roughly speaking, a disinfectant and an antiseptic are the same thing in that both are used to kill germs and/or prevent their growth. In common usage, 'disinfectant' is more likely to be used to refer to a chemical used in cleaning, while 'antiseptic' is more likely to be used to refer to a chemical applied to the skin to kill germs, such as an alcohol wipe applied before giving an injection with a hypodermic needle.
Why would it be better to use a disinfectant for cleaning floors rather than AN antiseptic?
Look on Google
What is carbolic acid for?
Carbolic acid is "phenol" based and was used as a disinfectant in hospitals.
Is mouth wash an antiseptic or a disinfectant?
If you have to use a 'mouth wash' , you are not eating enough fruit (vegetative matter). Eating fruits at the end of a meal will clean you mouth and keep your breath 'sweet'.
Which two chemical elementsnarenmost commonly used as disinfectant or antiseptic?
Two examples are: sodium hypochlorite and chloramine.
Which type of organic compound is commonly used as both a disinfectant and a solvent?
alcohol.. antiseptic cream has alcohol and has OH which is basically a solvent
Who introduced the use of sterilized instruments antiseptic dressings and disinfectant spray in operating rooms?
Joseph Lister
