Examples of Mixtures. Mixtures can be defined in different ways and are classified as either heterogeneous or homogeneous. A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture that does not blend smoothly throughout and in which the individual substances remain distinct.
Other Uses. Dettol is also commonly used in Australia to kill cane toads, which are a pest species. When toads are sprayed or wiped with the liquid, the Dettol is rapidly absorbed through the toad's skin, causing death.ettol is also commonly used in Australia to kill cane toads, which are a pest species. When toads are sprayed or wiped with the liquid, the Dettol is rapidly absorbed through the toad's skin, causing death.
A number of disinfectant and antiseptic products are available under the Dettol brand including disinfectants for surfaces, antiseptics for use on the body, wipes and sprays. Here we will concentrate on the âcoreâ product-the liquid antiseptic, Figure 5.Figure 5: Dettol liquid antiseptic, contains chloroxylenol.he active germ-killing ingredient in Dettol is in fact 4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol, also known by its non-systematic name para-chloro-meta-xylenol or PCMX, Figure 4. The prefix para is a non-systematic way of indicating the 4- position on the benzene ring, ie opposite the âOH group.