Question

How do antiseptics differ from disinfectants?

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Antiseptics	Disinfectants
1.	Antiseptics are the chemical substances that prevent the growth of micro organizers and may even kill them but are not harmful to live tissues.	Disinfectants are chemical substances that kill microorganisms or stop their growth but are harmful to human tissues.
2.	They are generally applied to living tissues such as wounds, cuts bulks, and diseased surfaces.	Disinfectants are applied to inanimate objects such as floors, drainage systems, instruments, etc.
3.	All the antiseptics are disinfectants.	All the disinfectants are not antiseptics.
4.	They are not ingested or swallowed.	They can be injected or swallowed.
5.	E.g. Povidone – iodine, Benzalkonium – chloride	E.g. Alcohol, chlorine compounds