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Although phenol is a strong germicide but is not an ideal antiseptic because it causes severe skin burns and kills healthy cells along with harm ful microorganisms. Suggest a better therapeuric agent? |
| Answer» SOLUTION :Hexylresorcinol is a more powerful germicide than phenol, and is les damaging to the SKIN. It is used as an anthelmintic annd antiseptic agent for MOUTHWASHES and as skin wounds CLEANSER and anti-browning agent in foods. | |