Question

How do antiseptic different from disinfectant?

Answer 1

An antiseptic is used on living tissues and cells to destroy any types of infections which may be living on the tissue. Disinfectants are meant to destroy microorganisms which can infect nonliving objects. Common antiseptics include mouthwash, and yeast infection treatment creams.

Answer 2

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$\bigstar\underline{\green{\bold{Antiseptics}}} \implies$

Antiseptics are the chemical substances which are used to either kill or prevent the growth of micro-organisms.

These are not harmful to living tissues and can be safely applied on wounds, cuts, diseased skin surfaces. For example, dettol, savlon, furacin, soframycin, etc.

$\bigstar\underline{\pink{\bold{Disinfectants}}} \implies$

Disinfectants are the chemical substances which kill micro-organisms but they cannot be applied on living tissues. In other words, they also kill micro-organisms like antiseptics.

But, these are not safe for living tissues. These are commonly applied to inanimate objects such as floor, drainage system, instruments, etc. Some common examples of disinfectants are phenol (1% solution), chlorine (0.2 to 0.4 ppm), etc.