Widely used as a disinfectant and biocide, this chemical is effective in water treatment, particularly for drinking water, swimming pools, and wastewater. It releases chlorine slowly, providing sustained antimicrobial action against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Commonly found in household and industrial cleaning products, it is used for sanitizing surfaces in hospitals, kitchens, and food processing facilities. Due to its stability and high available chlorine content, it is preferred in emergency sanitation and disaster relief efforts. It is also used in the formulation of bleaching agents for textiles and paper.