UVC Disinfection Light Efficacy

Regarding UVC Disinfecting Light Efficacy​

How UV Light Disinfects Bacteria and Viruses: Germicidal UV light in the 200-280nm range destroys the DNA/RNA of bacteria and viruses, preventing them from reproducing and rendering them harmless, even if the organisms are not killed. Traditional UV-C wavelengths, such as 254nm and 265nm, effectively inactivate pathogens but are harmful to humans. However, the 222nm wavelength UV is safe for humans and mammals, posing no risk of cancer or burns.

Irradiation Time Required for 99% Disinfection: UV light works efficiently against microorganisms with RNA/DNA, such as viruses and bacteria. Unlike drugs or chemicals, bacteria or viruses do not develop resistance to ultraviolet light. This makes UV-C disinfection lights an invaluable tool in ensuring environments are free from harmful pathogens. UV light bulbs, particularly UV-C light bulbs, provide a non-toxic, chemical-free disinfection method with broad-spectrum efficacy and rapid action, ensuring thorough and safe disinfection.

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Further Reading

News Release: “Kobe University-Ushio Inc. Joint Study Shows Irradiation of Filtered 222 nm Far UV-C Light on Human Skin Reduces Bacterial Counts While Causing No Skin Damage” (2020)

News Release: “Kobe University-Ushio Inc. Joint Study Finds Repetitive Irradiation with 222 nm UV-C Does Not Cause Skin Cancer” (2020)

Ushio Inc. / National University Hospital Singapore succeed in bacterial disinfection of injuries using 222 nm ultraviolet (2017)

DIRECTIVE 2006/25/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 5 April 2006 on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to risks arising from physical agents (artificial optical radiation) (19th individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC)

Care222® excimer lamps from Ushio America, Inc.

Far-UVC light (222 nm) efficiently and safely inactivates airborne human coronaviruses

Exploratory clinical trial on the safety and bactericidal effect of 222-nm ultraviolet C irradiation in healthy humans

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