Antiseptics and Disinfectants

 Antiseptics

Antiseptics is agent that destroy microorganisms and can be used on living organisms.

Germicides

Germicide is agent that used for the purpose of slow down growth of microorganisms or inhibiting growth of microbes.

Disinfectant 

Disinfectants are chemical agents that  applied to non-living objects in to destroy bacteria, viruses. Disinfectants can kill bacteria, but not destroy bacteria spores. Sterilization process destroys spores and bacteria. 

Classification of Antiseptics and Disinfectants

1. Phenol

2. Oxidizing agent

3. Halogens

4. Alcohol

5. Acids

6. Aldehydes

7. Metallic salt

8. Dye

9. Surfactants

10. Biguanides

11. Soaps