Which of the following is used as an antiseptic in soap?

Which of the following is used as an antiseptic in soap?
  1. Iodoform
  2. Boric acid
  3. Tincture iodine
  4. Bithional

Solution

Bithionol is added to soap as it is anthelmintic, antibacterial and algaecidal. It imparts these characters in the soap and those soaps that are produced with it in the production mix on use help to kill maggots, algae and bacteria or protect us from these organisms.

Asked in: MHT CET 2020 (14 Oct Shift 1)

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