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 administered in occupied or busy areas without protective equipment. Safety gear in the form 
of bio-hazard suits, coats, safety glasses, visors, gloves, barriers and curtains must be used at all 
times when using traditional 254 nm lamps to prevent exposure.    

7.0 References 

Fact Sheet on UV Disinfection for COVID-19; International Ultraviolet Light Association- 

http://www.iuva.org/COVID-19

  

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Fluence (UV Dose) Required to Achieve Incremental Log Inactivation of Bacteria, Protozoa, Viruses and 

Algae; 2006- 

https://www.iuvanews.com/stories/pdf/archives/180301_UVSensitivityReview_full.pdf 

Chronic irradiation with 222-nm UVC light induces neither DNA damage nor epidermal lesions in mouse 

skin, even at high doses; 2018- 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30044862

  

ISO 21348 Definitions of Solar Irradiance Spectral Categories; International Organization for 

Standardization, published by Space Environment Technologies- 

https://www.spacewx.com/pdf/SET_21348_2004.pdf 

USUS8753575B2- Method and apparatus for sterilizing and disinfecting air and surfaces and protecting 

a zone from external microbial contamination; 2006- 

https://patents.google.com/patent/US8753575

  

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 Germicidal Efficacy and Mammalian Skin Safety of 222-nm UV Light; 2017- 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5552051/

 

 

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 Evaluation of Acute Corneal Damage Induced by 222-nm and 254-nm Ultraviolet Light in Sprague-

Dawley Rats; 2019- 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30947566/

 

 

Far-UVC light: A new tool to control the spread of airborne-mediated microbial diseases; 2018- 

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-21058-w

 

 

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 Far-UVC light efficiently and safely inactivates airborne human coronaviruses; 2020- 

https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-25728/v1

  

10

 Application of a Krypton-Chlorine Excilamp To Control Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris Spores in Apple 

Juice and Identification of Its Sporicidal Mechanism; 2020- 

https://aem.asm.org/content/86/11/e00159-

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 The efficacy of vacuum-ultraviolet light disinfection of some common environmental pathogens; 2020- 

https://bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12879-020-4847-9

  

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 N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirator Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) Process for 

Decontamination and Reuse; 2020- 

https://www.nebraskamed.com/sites/default/files/documents/covid-19/n-95-decon-process.pdf

 

13

 Effect of germicidal UV-C light(254 nm) on eggs and adult of house dustmites, Dermatophagoides 

pteronyssinus and Dermatophagoides farinae (Astigmata: Pyroglyhidae); 2012- 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3609379/

  

Summary of Contents for IND-CDL-SQ-10-FUVC-MP-1L-V1

Page 1: ...ND MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT IF YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED OR UNFAMILIAR WITH ANY ASPECT OF THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET CONSULT AN ELECTRICIAN THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE WARNING MAKE SURE POWER IS TURNED OFF BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION OR PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK DISCONNECT POWER AT BREAKER BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY FIXTURE MAY BECOME UN...

Page 2: ...of the fixture will cover the hole once mounted 1 Carefully unpack and unwrap fixture 2 Turn OFF power at switch and fusebox or circuit breaker 3 Remove existing trim installed in recessed housing if necessary 4 Install medium base adapter into socket 5 Connect the two terminals together 6 Insert torsion springs into fixture housing brackets 7 When installing trim into recessed housing the torsion...

Page 3: ...ed modification may impair the function and or safety of this device and could affect the life of the equipment Always check for damaged or worn out parts before using the device Store it in a secure place out of the reach of children when not in use Inspect for good working condition prior to storage and before re use REPLACEMENT PARTS The IND CDL SQ 10 FUVC MP 1L V1 is designed to provide years ...

Page 4: ...Independent studies have shown that Far UV C light is less likely to be harmful to eyes and skin As of 2020 the FDA has not approved Far UV C light sources for use in occupied areas in medical facilities This is something to be voted on in the near future for medical applications At this time the FDA has not ruled on the safety Independent studies have been done Please see the following whitepaper...

Page 5: ...Far UV 222 nm vs 254 nm Safety and Germicidal Effectiveness ...

Page 6: ...1 How Does UV C Light Sanitation Work 4 0 Far UV C 222 nm 4 1 UV 222 nm Wavelength Properties 4 2 Safety Considerations 4 3 Germicidal Effectiveness 5 0 UV C 254 nm 5 1 UV 254 nm Wavelength Properties 5 2 Safety Considerations 5 3 Germicidal Effectiveness 6 0 Conclusion 7 0 References ...

Page 7: ...althcare centers laboratories food processing wastewater facilities HVAC system management and more At 2018 the UV disinfection equipment market was valued at 1 1 billion by Allied Market Research This industry is forecasted to reach 3 4 billion by 2026 or at a compound annual rate of 15 percent from 2019 to 2026 UV light contains several unique properties and characteristics which can be used to ...

Page 8: ...e mechanism when deactivating bacteria and viruses other factors must be considered when choosing between far UV 222 nm and conventional 254 nm lamps Such factors include the area of deployment occupied or empty distance of target surface or area access to UV lamp technology to date 222 nm excimer lamps are not readily available in mainstream markets and preferred method of disposal traditional me...

Page 9: ... Such objectives prevent the microbe from spreading and decreases the rate of infection for harmful viruses or bacteria Higher UV doses must be applied to bacteria that is capable of actively repairing thymine dimers Far UV 222 nm and conventional 254 nm UV light utilizes the same mechanism as described above to eliminate microorganisms on surfaces and in the air Both types of UV bands are capable...

Page 10: ...e light beam distribution and intensity With a compact footprint smaller disinfection lights can be used to eliminate microbes The units require support from a driver that protects the device from abnormal power conditions and ensures power stability Unlike traditional 254 nm UV sanitation lights excimer lights do not require extensive safety gear during use Furthermore the lamps can be secured cl...

Page 11: ...against irritants such as debris and bacteria and plays a primary role in light absorption Damage to the cornea often results in vision impairment or loss During the study researchers exposed rats to 222 nm and 254 nm lights at 30 150 and 600 mJ cm2 intensities The animals exposed to far UV 222 nm did not display corneal damage Moreover cyclobutane pyrimidine dimer positive cells were not present ...

Page 12: ...rds A 2020 study10 showed that far UV 222 nm lamps can inactivate Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris spores which are known to have high thermal resistance In food processing facilities handling juices the microorganisms also thrive in extreme conditions and can germinate at low pH levels Scientists were able to achieve complete inactivation by 5 logs at a concentrated dose of 2 011 mJ cm2 Compared ...

Page 13: ...g at UV lamps does not cause a natural squinting reaction In some cases the negative effects of UV exposure are delayed by more than six hours As a safety precaution when sanitizing rooms humans should not be present in the area during the process Operators may setup temporary signs around the space to ensure people are aware of ongoing sanitation and avoid exposure Exposure to chemicals such as m...

Page 14: ...fect on the eggs compared to the adult mites Based on the results of the study the scientists cited UV 254 nm light to be effective in disrupting the lifecycle of mites at the embryonic stage to reduce the proliferation of allergens 6 0 Conclusion Both far UV 222 nm and conventional 254 nm wavelengths are effective in eliminating viruses bacteria spores and other disease causing microbes As these ...

Page 15: ...cidal Efficacy and Mammalian Skin Safety of 222 nm UV Light 2017 https www ncbi nlm nih gov pmc articles PMC5552051 7 Evaluation of Acute Corneal Damage Induced by 222 nm and 254 nm Ultraviolet Light in Sprague Dawley Rats 2019 https pubmed ncbi nlm nih gov 30947566 8 Far UVC light A new tool to control the spread of airborne mediated microbial diseases 2018 https www nature com articles s41598 01...

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