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How lamps with UV-C radiation can help reduce health risks

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How lamps with UV-C radiation can help reduce health risks

admin 2020-06-20

March 26, 2020

In many countries hospitals and healthcare institutions are working around the clock to treat patients. While our lamps with UV-C radiation cannot treat people directly, they can have a meaningful contribution.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread to many countries and territories around the globe and the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the virus a pandemic.

In many countries hospitals and healthcare institutions are working around the clock to treat patients. While our lamps with UV-C radiation cannot treat people directly, they can have a meaningful contribution.

So, what is UV-C radiation?

UV-C radiation is invisible to the human eye in the wavelength between 200 – 280 nanometers (nm). At the specific wavelength of 253.7 nm it can be used for disinfection or purification as it breaks the DNA of micro-organisms and makes them harmless.

How can this be applied then?

Is it safe?

Lamps with UV-C radiation are safe as long as they’re used by professionals that know how to apply it. When they use it they’ll need to shield their eyes and skin as the light will cause damage to those.

So what are the next steps?

We are working with our partners in many countries to see how we can accelerate the use of lamps with UV-C radiation in those facilities where it can have a positive impact. In China, where the use of UV-C is much more established, we already worked with healthcare facilities in many places.

* Microbiological research performed showing the effectiveness of UV-C in neutralizing bacteria and viruses
About the author:
Femke Megens - de Poorter
Product manager Purification
source by : signify.com