Water Treatment- Used for chlorination of drinking water and swimming pools. Cleaning- A standard laundry bleach and household surface disinfectant. Healthcare- Used for surface decontamination in clinics and hospitals (at specific dilutions). Endodontics- Used in dentistry as an irrigant to clean root canals during surgery. Industry- Employed in the textile and paper industries for whitening fibers. Sanitization- Common in the food industry to sanitize equipment and food-contact surfaces.

Its primary role is as a disinfectant and oxidizer. Destroys pathogens (bacteria viruses and fungi) by breaking down their cell proteins. Breaks down organic pigments acting as a powerful decolorizing agent.

Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) in this concentration (4.004.99%) is a liquid bleach solution. Has a distinct pungent chlorine odor. It is a strong oxidizing agent and highly alkaline.