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Nishu Sharma
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Posted 4 year ago
Nishu Sharma 
What is the difference between antiseptic and disinfectant?
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Nikku
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Posted 4 year ago Nikku

Antiseptics are applied to living skin or tissue to prevent infection, whereas disinfectants are applied to surfaces, equipment or other inanimate objects. Disinfectants are stronger and more toxic than antiseptics because they are applied to surfaces, not living tissue
Seema Kumari
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Posted 4 year ago Seema Kumari

An antiseptic is used to remove or kill microorganisms on tissue, whereas a disinfectant is used to remove or kill microorganisms on inanimate objects. ... An antiseptic is used to remove or kill microorganisms on tissue, whereas a disinfectant is used to remove or kill microorganisms on inanimate objects.