Question

Why was dettol not effective in stoping blood

Answer 1

to stop bleeding we use those chemical which have antrigent property whereas detol is an antiseptic there it is not effective to stop bleeding

Answer 2

Answer:

Dettol was not effecting to stop bleeding because it is an antiseptic not an astringent.

Explanation:

The diffrence between antiseptic and astringent is:

1. Antiseptic -

• Antiseptic materials are antimicrobial substances that can be applied to living tissues or skin in order to reduce the possibility of infection/sepsis called putrefaction.
• Destroys bacterias on living tissues reducing risk of infection.
• We can distinguish antiseptics from antibiotics through the ability of antibiotics to safely destroy bacteria within the body.
• i.e. Dettol.

2. Astringent -

• Astringent is a type of substance that can cause shrinkage or constriction of body tissues.
• Causes shrinkage of living tissues and promotes blood clotting, reducing bleeding.
• Sometimes this substance is also named adstringent, derived from the Latin word adstringere, which means “to bind fast.”
• i.e. isopropyl alcohol, witch hazel, calamine, green or black tea etc.