Mixture of chloroxylenol and terpineol acts as:

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🧠 The Medicine Cabinet
Dettol is perhaps the most famous household chemical. It's a blend of two main ingredients: Chloroxylenol and Terpineol, mixed with pine oil and soap.

🗺️ The Classification
1. Chloroxylenol: The active germ-killer. 
2. Terpineol: Aids in the scent and formulation.
3. Usage: We use Dettol on living tissues (cuts, wounds, skin) to kill microbes. Chemicals used this way are called Antiseptics.
4. Distinction: 
   - Antiseptics: Safe for skin (Dettol).
   - Disinfectants:

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