Germicidal UV Studies and Reports
Scientific and Industry Reports on Germicial Ultraviolet Effectiveness
Germicidal ultraviolet products are relatively new tools for many businesses. We have compiled a list of helpful resources and studies that explain germicidal UV, the science behind it, and how to understand its effectiveness.
General Germicidal UV Reports
UV Dose Required to Inactivate Pathogens
This document compiles years of research and studies to show how UV inactivates viruses, bacteria, algae, and protozoa.
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Illuminating Engineering Society Report on Germicidal UV
This report focuses on using germicidal UV products to disinfect air and surfaces during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Illuminating Engineering Society Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ page has the same information as the IES report, but in an easy-to-use format.
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International Commission on Illumination (CIE) UV Air Disinfection
The CIE Technical Committee report concentrates on the history, usage, and applications for germicidal UV.
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International Commission on Illumination (CIE) Germicidal UV Risks
There are known side effects to using germicidal UV lamps. This report looks at the risks and recommendations for use.
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PURO™ Lighting Product Testing
An accredited laboratory test PURO™ Lighting products against some of the most concerning pathogens.
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Predicted Inactivation of Viruses Based on Solar Inactivation
Originally published in the Journal of Virology, this report looks at the 254 nm wavelength and how it interacts with viruses.
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CDC Guidelines for Healthcare Settings Using Upper-Room UV products
This report focuses on best practices for using upper-room UV in hospitals, specifically to fight tuberculosis.
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Upper-Room Germicidal UV Systems
The American Thoracic Society discusses the benefits of Upper-room germicidal UV for air disinfection.
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ASHRAE Guidelines for Germicidal UV Use
Chapter 62 of the ASHRAE handbook focuses on UV air and surface treatment, particularly for HVAC applications.
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Using Pulsed Xenon UV in Hospitals
This study compares using pulsed xenon versus bleach and mentions a minimal effect on materials from pulsed xenon UV.
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Why you may notice an odor after UV products run
Do you smell rotten eggs, burning hair, or garlic after using UV products? Here's why.
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Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation Best Practices
ASHRAE provides details on best practices with commercial use of germicidal UVC in specific applications.
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Using UVC with Filtration and Air Cleaning
ASHRAE's position document outlines details best practices with commercial use of germicidal UVC with air filtration and cleaning.
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Clinical Trial on Far-UVC Safety
This study presents the findings of a clinical trial on the safety and bactericidal effect of 222-nm far-UVC on healthy humans.
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Far-UVC Efficacy and the Impact on Skin
This study by the Department of Health & Human Services focuses on 207 nanometer UV and its ability to inactivate pathogens without damaging skin.
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Far-UVC and the Connection to Tumors
A Japanese doctor used 222 nanometer UV to study the impact on mice and look for signs of tumors.
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The Effect of Far-UVC on Skin
Dermatologists studied products that produce 222 nanometer UV wavelengths and found some signs of potential skin damage.
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Far-UVC and H1N1
The Scientific Reports study focuses on far-UV and its ability to inactivate H1N1.
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CDC Guidelines for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities
The Centers for Disease Control discusses the use of germicidal UV in hospitals and medical centers.
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Using Germicidal UV to Disinfect N95 masks
Nebraska Medicine discusses the use of germicidal UV to sterilize N95 masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
⤓ DownloadUp until the COVID-19 crisis, standard use for UV products was in hospitals. Now, UV is becoming more of a focus for applications outside of healthcare. But since the technology is new to many bucinesses and there are health and safety risks, it can also be confusing.
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