question

how do antiseptics differ from disinfectants ? name a substance which can be used as a disinfectant as well as an antiseptic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

antiseptics are applied to the living tissues such as wounds, cutand other skin surface but disinfectants are effective against micro-organism and used for drainage system, floors cleaning etc.
for example :- 0.2%phenol can be used as both antiseptic and disinfectant.