Calcium Hypochlorite Granules are widely used for water disinfection and as a bleaching agent (bleaching powder). It is considered to be relatively stable and has greater available chlorine (~65%) than sodium hypochlorite (~12%).
Calcium Hypochlorite Granules are certified by NSF/ANSI Standard 60 for disinfection, oxidation and as an algaecide up to a maximum dosage of 15 mg/L.