There's a lot of science behind how TCCA functions, including its production. For instance, TCCA is prepared from cyanuric acid by way of a reaction with chlorine gas and sodium hydroxide. Its preparation as such is to enable it display strong biocide, bactericide and disinfectant qualities. These make it extremely useful for sanitation and disinfection of a great variety of matter.

Importantly, TCCA is made to be very human friendly. When used properly, it causes no side effects. It can be used to purify drinking water, making it perfectly safe for use and even when used on other bodies of water, such as swimming pools, it is very safe.

This is often why TCCA is considered a superior and more economical source for chlorination than sodium hypochlorite and bleaching.