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The element Mercury, and its compounds, were widely used as antiseptic treatments because of their ability to kill bacteria.
The use of mercury and its compounds as antiseptic treatments was eventually discontinued when it was proved that people were actually being poisoned to death by the gradual, and irreversible, accumulation of mercury and its compounds within the human body.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoAntiseptic is a substance which kills or retards the growth of microorganisms, especially when used for protection against infection. Mild germ killing chemicals like Merthiolate, Salol, acaricide,carbolic acid, boric acid, Mercurochrome,Benzoic acid,Dettol etc. can be used as antiseptics that could be applied on human skin without causing any harm whatsoever.
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What is an element once used in an antiseptic?
To kill bacteria.
Which non metal used as antiseptic?
The nonmetal element iodine can be used as an antiseptic.
What is the non-metallic element present in antiseptic solutions?
Iodine (or a iodide) can be used in antiseptic solutions.
Which element is used as a mild antiseptic cleanser?
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What element is used in photography and as an antiseptic?
Iodine ******** And silver.
What is the element used for making antiseptic?
The element used for making antiseptic is iodine. It has very strong antibacterial properties and can be found in such things as medications for cuts and germicidal handwash.
What element is used as an antiseptic?
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What element is used as antiseptic?
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Which element is used as an antiseptic?
Iodine, chlorine, and oxygen are three I think of.
What element is used for making antiseptic?
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What non metal is used as a disinfectant in skin ointments?
the non-metal element iodine is used as an antiseptic
Are there medical uses for the element boron?
Boric acid is known as an antiseptic.
