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What are the pros and cons of using sodium hypochlorite?

Jan18,24

Advantages of sodium hypochlorite disinfection
Sodium hypochlorite has the following advantages as a disinfectant:
It can be easily stored and transported during on-site production. Dosing is simple. Sodium hypochlorite is safe to transport and store. Sodium hypochlorite is as effective as chlorine for disinfection. Sodium hypochlorite produces residual disinfectant.

※ Disadvantages of sodium hypochlorite disinfection
Sodium hypochlorite is a dangerous and corrosive substance. When treating with sodium hypochlorite, safety measures must be taken to protect workers and the environment. Sodium hypochlorite should not come into contact with air as this will cause it to decompose. Neither sodium hypochlorite nor chlorine inactivates Giardia and Cryptosporidium.