16.17 Name a substance which can be used as an antiseptic as well as disinfectant.
16.17 Name a substance which can be used as an antiseptic as well as disinfectant.
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Phenol is one such particular substance that can act both as an antiseptic as well as a disinfectant depending upon the concentration of the solution used. An antiseptic is used to prevent the growth of germs in cuts and wounds.
For instance, a phenol of 0.2% concentration acts as antiseptic and phenol of concentration 1% acts as a disinfectant.
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