How do antiseptics differ from disinfectants? Give one example of each.

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(N/A) Antiseptics and disinfectants are both effective against micro-organisms.
Antiseptics are applied to living tissues such as wounds,cuts,ulcers,and diseased skin surfaces,whereas disinfectants are applied to inanimate objects such as floors,drainage systems,and instruments.
Disinfectants are generally harmful to living tissues.
Example of an antiseptic: $0.2$ percent solution of phenol is an antiseptic,while a $1$ percent solution of phenol is a disinfectant. Another example of an antiseptic is tincture of iodine ($2-3$ percent solution of iodine in alcohol-water mixture).

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