Question

What are antiseptic agents? Give examples.

Answer 1

it is a chemical agents that slows or stop the growth of microrganism on external surface.

Answer 2

Antiseptics are also used for disinfection of inanimate objects, including instruments and furniture surfaces. Commonly used antiseptics for skin cleaning include benzalkonium chloride, chlorhexidine, hexachlorophine, iodine compounds, mercury compounds, alcohol and hydrogen peroxide.