What is antiseptic
About antiseptic :-
These are the chemical which either kill or prevent the growth of microorganisms harmful to human body . These are applied to the living tissues such as cuts , wounds , ulcers , affected skins etc.
Example-
Dettol ( mixture of chloroxylenol and terpineol ) ,salol , Tincture iodine , salol , Chlorocresol , lodoform , formaldehyde , Gentian violet , potassium permanent , Hydrogen peroxide , etc . Bithionol is added to soap for anticeptic properties.