<\/span><\/h2>\nAn antiseptic is a chemical agent that slows or stops the growth of micro-organisms<\/span> on external body surfaces and helps prevent infection. Antiseptics should be distinguished from antibiotics that destroy microorganisms within the body and disinfectants, which destroy microorganisms found in inanimate (non-living) objects. However, antiseptics are often called skin disinfectants.<\/p>\nMost chemical agents can be used as antiseptics and disinfectants. The purpose for which it is used is determined by its concentration. For example, hydrogen peroxide to 6% solution<\/span> It is used to clean wounds, while the strongest solutions (> 30%) are used in the industry as a bleach and oxidizing agent.<\/p>\n\n<\/span>Antiseptics<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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<\/span>Types of antiseptic<\/span><\/h2>\nAntiseptics can be classified according to their chemical structure. Commonly used antiseptic groups include alcohols, quaternary ammonium compounds, chlorhexidine and other diguanides, antibacterial dyes, chlorine and hypochlorites, inorganic iodine compounds, metals, peroxides and permanganates, halogenated phenol derivatives, and quinolone derivatives. The following table lists some of the agents within these groups.<\/p>\n
Alcohol<\/p>\n