Dettol

Dettol is a cleaning disinfectant and antiseptic. It was introduced in 1932 by the British company Reckitt. Dettol liquid is primarily used as a first aid measure to treat cuts, grazes and bites.

The active ingredient in Dettol liquid is chloroxylenol, a broad-spectrum antimicrobial. Dettol is effective against many bacteria, including E. coli and S. aureus, and can also kill viruses, fungi, and spores. Dettol is derived from phenol and contains a significant chlorine atom.