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Disinfectants and antiseptics are products used in almost every field for various purposes. They are used to sterilize and clean and have been widely used for at least 150 years. But what most people do not realize is that they are not interchangeable and must be deployed under certain conditions.
So What Are The Differences?
Both disinfectants and antiseptics fulfill the same purpose to kill bacteria in contact. However, the difference is that disinfectants kill bacteria on non-living surfaces such as ceramic, wood, stone or metal, whereas antiseptics are designed for use on skin and wounds, ie living tissues.
Can They Be Used Interchangeably?
Today, disinfectants and antiseptics are not interchangeable as they are made of different ingredients (some of which can be corrosive or irritating to the skin). For example, disinfectants often use bleach and other corrosive chemicals. Antiseptics, on the contrary, use ingredients such as phenol and zinc.
Antiseptic and disinfecting products are daily chemicals that should be used carefully. However, when used properly, they provide the best defense against infection and disease.
Even if both disinfectants and antiseptics are different products, they have to pass certain tests and inspections within the scope of biocidal products.
