Used as a disinfectant, antiseptic, and bleaching agent in healthcare, pharmaceutical, and food industries, as well as in textiles for fabric whitening. Particularly effective for wound cleaning, skin sterilization before surgery, and surface sanitation. Kills bacteria, fungi, and viruses through slow-release chlorine action. Commonly applied in veterinary medicine, for sanitizing medical instruments, in laboratories to control microbial contamination, and in water treatment for small-scale microbial growth control. More stable and less irritating than other chlorine-based agents, ideal for sensitive applications.