UV stands for ultraviolet light. Ultraviolet light represents the frequency of light between
100 nanometers (nm) and 400nm and cannot be seen with the naked eye. Within the
UV spectrum lie three distinct bands of light: UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C.
UV-A (400nm - 315nm):
The long wave UV light (315nm to 400nm) or UV-A refers to
what we commonly call “black light.” This is the longest wavelength region and has the
lowest energy. UV-A represents the largest portion of natural UV light.
UV-B (315nm - 280nm):
The UV-B (280nm to 315nm), or mid-range UV, causes
sunburn.
UV-C (280nm - 100nm):
The germicidal UV light (100nm to 280nm), or UV-C, is
effective in microbial control.
Scientific research has proven that the most effective frequency for microbial
destruction is between 280nm and 200nm, which is within the UV-C band. Therefore, as
long as the nm frequency of a germicidal lamp is well controlled within that range, the
microorganisms will be destroyed effectively.
Please note
: Opportunities for infection are abundant and virtually everywhere, so it is
important to realize that use of the
UV Sanitech™ UV Sanitizing Bag
does not guarantee
that the user will avoid illness. To avoid microbial infection, one must take a wide range
of precautions. The use of the UV Sanitech™ Sanitizing Bag is an important precaution,
but not the only precaution one should take.
