16.10 How do antiseptics differ from disinfectants Give one example of each
Antiseptic and disinfectants are effective against micro-organism. Antiseptics are applied on living tissues such as wound, cuts and diseased skin surfaces. But disinfectants are applied to inanimate objects such as floors, drainage system, instruments etc. Disinfectants are harmful to living tissues.
Examples-, 0.2 per cent solution of phenol is an antiseptic while it is one per cent solution is disinfectant. Iodoform is another antiseptic