Ah, dettol and savlon are both antiseptic liquids that help keep our wounds clean and prevent infections. Dettol contains chloroxylenol and is known for its distinct smell, while Savlon contains cetrimide and chlorhexidine gluconate. Both are great options for minor cuts and scrapes, so use whichever one makes you feel most comfortable and cared for.
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Dettol and Savlon are both antiseptic solutions used for disinfecting wounds. Dettol contains chloroxylenol, while Savlon contains chlorhexidine gluconate and cetrimide. Dettol is known for its distinctive smell, while Savlon is gentler on the skin.
Dettol has a stong smell and turns cloudy when poured on water, whereas savlon does not turn cloudy in water. No sting property of savlon is the key differentiator
A drop of Dettol will get evenly distributed into water. The reason this happens is because that there is enough space between the particles of matter.
Dettol was invented by Joseph Lawrence in 1933. Lawrence was a chemist working for Reckitt Benckiser, the company that produces Dettol.
Dettol solution is neither an acid nor a base, but rather an antiseptic disinfectant. It contains various active ingredients such as chloroxylenol which help kill bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
To prepare a 5% Dettol solution, you would mix 95 parts water with 5 parts Dettol. For example, to make 1 liter of 5% Dettol solution, you would mix 950 ml of water with 50 ml of Dettol. Always ensure to follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper dilution ratios.
antiseptic disinfectant commonly used for cleaning and protecting wounds from infection.