Which of the following is used both as a disinfectant and as an antiseptic, but has limited effectiveness in the presence of blood products, mucus, or soap?
A. Boiling water
B. Iodine
C. Acid products
D. Formaldehyde
E. Bleach
B. Iodine
Iodine solutions of 2% or greater are used as disinfectants; solutions less than 2% are used as antiseptics.
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