HM 15 (Bezalkonium chloride based) and sodium hypo chlorite are both excellent disinfectants but HM 15 has the following advantages over chlorine-based disinfectants:
- HM 15 is odorless and does not have pungent smell
- HM 15 is non-corrosive to metal surfaces
- HM 15 does not cause discoloration of clothes and surfaces
- HM 15 does not cause any skin irritation or breathing problems
- HM 15 has a shelf life of 12 months as compared to hypo which deteriorates
rapidly when not stored properly. A 10% active hypo solution will remain only
5% active if exposed to sunlight directly for 12 hours.
- No PPEs are required to make HM 15 solution
- HM 15 is also more cost effective to use than sodium hypochlorite