Can pregnant women smell Dettol disinfectant?

Pregnant women have low immunity and are easily affected by the external environment. They need to be careful when using any products, such as disinfectants. Dettol disinfectant is one of the most popular disinfectant products. So, can pregnant women smell Dettol disinfectant? Can I use Dettol disinfectant if there is a pregnant woman at home? Let’s take a look at it together below.

Whether pregnant women can smell or use Dettol disinfectant mainly depends on the ingredients contained in Dettol disinfectant. The main ingredient of Dettol disinfectant is para-chlorometaxylenol, which has a solubility of 0.03% in water. It is relatively easy to dissolve in solvents such as alcohol and ether. It has good chemical stability and will not lose its specificity under normal storage conditions. It can kill some bacteria and pathogens, and the sterilization effect is very good. Everyone can use it appropriately.

In addition, Dettol disinfectant is a low-toxic antibacterial agent, which is milder than many disinfectants, but it is still a little irritating and may cause some harm to the body, especially pregnant women. Therefore, it is not recommended for pregnant women to use Dettol disinfectant for a long time, nor to smell the smell of Dettol disinfectant for a long time. Just occasionally touching Dettol disinfectant will generally not have a significant impact on pregnant women and fetuses, so there is no need to worry too much.

In short, it is not recommended for pregnant women to use disinfectants unless necessary. If necessary, they should choose disinfectants that are free of harmful substances and have a small odor. It is best not to contact the skin directly when using it, and remember to wear rubber gloves.