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Alcohol is a good solvent for lipids. Most of the pathogenic bacteria have an outer lipid layer. When alcohol is used, this outer lipid layer gets dissolved and the cell becomes vulnerable to lysis. Hence, alcohol is used as an anti-septic.
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Which type of organic compound is commonly used as both a disinfectant and a solvent?
alcohol.. antiseptic cream has alcohol and has OH which is basically a solvent
Which non metal used as antiseptic?
The nonmetal element iodine can be used as an antiseptic.
Why would you use a disinfectant as an antiseptic?
Roughly speaking, a disinfectant and an antiseptic are the same thing in that both are used to kill germs and/or prevent their growth. In common usage, 'disinfectant' is more likely to be used to refer to a chemical used in cleaning, while 'antiseptic' is more likely to be used to refer to a chemical applied to the skin to kill germs, such as an alcohol wipe applied before giving an injection with a hypodermic needle.
Can you give me a sentence of antiseptic?
Antiseptic is used to prevent an infection of an open wound.
Is nitric used as an antiseptic?
No .
What is the difference between alcohol and antiseptic?
An antiseptic is an anti-microbacterial solution or material used to kill bacteria. It's used to sterilize things. Alcohol wipes are a form of an antiseptic, commonly used to clean sites for shots at hospitals.
What is the difference between alcohol wipes and antiseptic wipes?
An antiseptic is an anti-microbacterial solution or material used to kill bacteria. It's used to sterilize things. Alcohol wipes are a form of an antiseptic, commonly used to clean sites for shots at hospitals.
If an individual has an insect bite or sting what can be used to reduce the chance of infection and remove the traces of venom?
Rubbing Alcohol or an antiseptic
What is isotropy alcohol?
Isopropyl alcohol is also known as "rubbing alcohol," typically used in medical capacities as an antiseptic.
When an individual has an insect bite or sting what can be used to reduce?
rubbbing alcohol or an antiseptic
What is a common antiseptic?
Alcohol.
What can be used to reduce the chance of an infection with a insect bite or sting?
Rubbing alcohol or an antiseptic.
What can be used to reduce the risk of infection and remove traces of the venom?
Rubbing alcohol or an antiseptic
Which was the best antiseptic and give information?
The best antiseptic depends on the reason for needing an antiseptic, where the antiseptic is to be used, what the antiseptic is expected to accomplish. It can be as simple as flushing with enough water to do the job, using soap (just about any soap is an antiseptic), or detergent. After that that, their is alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, iodine, betadine, and more.
Which type of organic compound is commonly used as both a disinfectant and a solvent?
alcohol.. antiseptic cream has alcohol and has OH which is basically a solvent
What can be used to reduce the chance of an infection or remove the traces of venom for an insect bite?
Rubbing alcohol or an antiseptic
What naturally-occurring material is antiseptic?
alcohol
