Difference between an antiseptic and a disinfectant

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Assignment:

Can you help me explain the difference between an antiseptic and a disinfectant. Also can you list with examples 4 classes of disinfectants or antiseptics.

Also, what is a phenol coefficient.

And what 3 factors influence the effect of a disinfectant.

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