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Answer the following.
Differentiate between an antiseptic and a disinfectant.
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AI| Basis | Antiseptic | Disinfectant |
| Use | Applied to living tissues such as wounds and cuts | Applied to non-living objects such as floors and instruments |
| Concentration | Not harmful to tissues, e.g. 0.2% phenol | Harmful to tissues, e.g. 1% phenol |
From ISC 2018 Specimen Chemistry Paper 1, question 3(a).