Antiseptic and germicides 

Antiseptics and germicides are chemical agents that destroy microorganisms that cause disease. Topical antiseptics are applied to the skin, nails or mucus membranes to cleanse wounds and prevent infections.

Microorganisms die due to the oxidation of cell membrane substances and cell destruction from the inside. Non-oxidizing (non-oxidizing) germicides. They are based on bromine, chlorine, peracetic acid, chlorine dioxide, ozone, and hydrogen peroxide.

Adding to the confusion, antiseptics are sometimes called skin disinfectants. But there’s a big difference between antiseptics and disinfectants. An antiseptic is applied to the body, while disinfectants are applied to nonliving surfaces, such as countertops and handrails.

It is used for the treatment and prevention of infections in wounds and cuts. It kills the harmful microbes and controls their growth, thereby preventing infections in the affected area.