Antiseptic is the chemical substances that are used to kill the pathogenic microorganism in or on the surface tissue. Antiseptics mainly act by dissolving cell membranes, protein denaturation and cause dehydration of the cells due to evaporation. For example, chloroxylenol is a chlorinated phenolic antiseptic mostly active against gram-positive bacteria and used in lubricating cream for vaginal examination; used on obstetrical forceps etc.
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the global Antiseptic Products market size is estimated to be worth US$ 17580 million in 2021 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 18670 million by 2028 with a CAGR of 0.