UV (Ultraviolet) light, or UV Radiation, is a naturally occurring form of energy measured on the electromagnetic spectrum. Sunlight is the most common form of UV radiation, which produces three types of UV waves: UVA, UVB, and UVC.
UVC Light has been used in the healthcare industry for over 100 years because of its germicidal properties. UVC light can damage the genetic material — DNA or RNA — in viruses, bacteria, mold, and spores, inhibiting their ability to replicate and, in turn, effectively killing them.
Germicidal effectiveness is a factor of the UVC light wavelength, irradiance, and distance between the UVC lamp and pathogens.
SteriLux Systems has optimized these features of UVC light technology to disinfect everyday items and garments quickly, safely, effectively, and simply.
Benefits of UVC
UVC is a physical, not chemical sterilization process
UVC has been proven effective in killing viruses, bacteria, mold, and spores
It disrupts the DNA of microorganisms, killing them or destroying their ability to reproduce
It is chemical free and does not create germ mutations or antibiotic-resistant pathogens and is non-toxic
Any references to “disinfection” on this website are referring generally to the reduction of pathogenic microorganisms and are not intended to refer to any specific definition of the word as used for other purposes by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
