When someone coughs or exhales, they release droplets of fluid. Most of these droplets fall on nearby surfaces and objects, such as desks, tables or keyboards. Since viruses can live on surfaces such as wood and metal for 4-5 days, other people could become infected by touching contaminated surfaces or objects, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth.
Source: World Health Organization
In high-contact areas such as schools, retail outlets, industry, offices and public transport, UV-C can be used for a deep disinfection of surfaces (e.g. floors, walls).
UV-C can be used in the transport sector to disinfect interior surfaces in between rides. It also has applications in the retail (shopping baskets, counters), industry and offices sectors
In the food industry, UV-C can disinfect transport belts and packaging materials (yoghurt cups, drinking bottles etc.). It can also be used to directly treat products to increase shelf life and preserve nutritional value (fewer preservatives required).
When growing plants, it is possible to reduce mould growth or diseases by radiating them directly with UV-C. This helps to reduce the use of pesticides.
For household equipment such as baby bottle sterilisers, dish dryers, etc., UV-C offers extra security after cleaning and helps to maintain a clean surface during storage.
The effectiveness and correct usage of a UV-C solution starts with the right application design. Building on 35 years of experience in UV-C products and applications, we provide UV-C services throughout the different phases in the project cycle including design, project management, regular check ups and maintenance. Check our Signify company website for more information about our services for UV-C disinfection.
UV-C lighting presents minimum risk when used in the correct way. Direct exposure to UV-C is dangerous. The lighting must always be installed with adequate shields and safeguards (such as presence detection sensors or timers) to avoid light damage and severe injuries to the eyes and skin. The UV-C disinfection luminaires we provide without such safeguards are intended only to be used as components in disinfection systems that contain any safeguards indicated, but not limited to, those specified in mounting instructions and user manuals.
Philips UV-C disinfection luminaires must only be sold by Signify or through qualified partners and installed by qualified professionals according to our stringent safety and legal requirements.
None of our UV-C lamps are certified or approved as a medical device anywhere in the world and should not be used as such. They should never be used in applications or activities that may cause and/or lead to death, personal injury and/or damage to the environment. Plants and/or materials that are exposed to higher dosages of UV-C may become damaged and/or discoloured.
