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FIFRA (the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) and a few subsequent modifications give regulatory authority for drugs to the FDA, and regulatory authority for insecticide to the EPA. Skin antiseptics are considered drugs because they kill bacteria on human skin. Alcohol Disinfectants are regulated by the EPA because they are used to kill germs on inanimate non-porous surfaces. The FDA regulates alcohol for use as a skin antiseptic. It's usually sold as an OTC (Over The Counter) drug. If you look on the package label of your rubbing alcohol, it will say at the top: "DRUG FACTS" and give some general information about the product. The EPA regulates alcolhol for use as a disinfectant for inanimate non-porous surfaces. If you look at the package label of your alcohol-based product, it will tell you how to properly use the product. Yes, the identical product may be in both containers, but this is one of the few areas of product overlap. So, you purchase the product according to the use you have in mind. In addition to alcohol antiseptics (generally available at the drugstore) and alcohol disinfectants (available online), beauty supply shops sell bottles and gallon jugs of alcohol as "cleansers," which means the product is intended to be used as neither a disnifectant nor an antiseptic.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agobecause alcohal causes bacterium to dehydrate very quickly die
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∙ 9y agoDisinfectants are used to reduce bacteria to safe levels.
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∙ 16y agoIt should not be used. Check the source that recommended it's use, it may be outdated.
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∙ 10y agoto clean and prevent infection
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∙ 8y agoNo, it isn't
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What are difference between antiseptics and disinfectants?
antiseptics are used on living tissue disinfectants are used on non-living things disinfectants are also much stronger and are too toxic to be used on living tissue
Why is mercury used in disinfectants?
because it is and that is why
What is the difference between antisepticsand disinfectants?
Disinfectants are antibacterial agents that are applied to inorganic surfaces. They should generally be distinguished from antiseptics that destroy pathogens on living tissue.
What is a chemical used in embalming?
hi, embalming chemicals have a variety of preservatives, disinfectants and additives which are used to delay decomposition. an embalming chemical is a combination of formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, ehtanol, wetting and solving agents.
Can the presence of organic matter such as saliva and pus interfere with the actions of disinfectants?
no
What are difference between antiseptics and disinfectants?
antiseptics are used on living tissue disinfectants are used on non-living things disinfectants are also much stronger and are too toxic to be used on living tissue
Why can't disinfectants used to clean skin?
Disinfectants kill or inhibit the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. Most disinfectants are too harsh to be applied to living tissue, and are applied only to inanimate surfaces. Ammonia, ethanol, and bleach are examples of widely used disinfectants.
Why is mercury used in disinfectants?
because it is and that is why
What is in the disinfectants?
An agent which is used to kill or prevant growth of micro orgnism
What use do halogens iodine and chlorine have in common?
they are both used as disinfectants.
What element in the halogens group is used in disinfectants and chemical weapons?
chlorine
What important use do halogens iodine and chlorine have in common?
they are both used as disinfectants.
The family that contains disinfectants is the?
The halogen family is probably the answer- as hypochlorites (household bleach) and chlorine dioxide are commonly used. Many other non halogen compounds are disinfectants such as phenol, C6H5OH, potassium peroxymonosulfate, are also disinfectants- the halogen family does not have a monopoly.
What do disinfectants help with?
Disinfectants help to kill or deactivate bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms on surfaces. They are used to prevent the spread of infections and diseases in homes, healthcare settings, and other environments.
How are antibiotics and disinfectants similar?
This is just an educated guess but they are the similar because they both fight off germs. Antibiotics are used for cuts and scrapes to get rid of an keep away germs. Disinfectants are similar but I am pretty sure they shouldn't be used for cuts
What would happen if you used disinfectants on your skin?
The chemicals in the disinfectants could soak through your skin and into your blood stream causing a number of different serious symptoms. I'd stick with soap and water.
What disinfectants are water based?
The are a number of disinfectants that are known to be water based. These include disinfectants such as Lysol, Oxy Clean in liquid format, and even Phenolics.
