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How do antiseptics differ from disinfectants? Name a substance that can be used as an antiseptic as well as a disinfectant.

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Antiseptics: Antiseptics are the chemicals which prevent the growth of the harmful microorganism. They do not harm the living tissues. For example dettol.
Disinfectants: These are the chemicals which completely destroy the microorganism: They are toxic to living tissues. 1% solution of phenol is a disinfectant whereas 0.2% solution of phenol is antiseptic.



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