Pure protection against viruses and bacteria

UV-C lighting has the power to disinfect air, surfaces and water

The quality of the air we breathe and the cleanliness of the surfaces we touch have a profound effect on our health and wellbeing. We’re all at risk of contracting and spreading viruses and bacteria, especially in busy public areas like the office, store, schools, museums and on public transport. A proven and effective way to neutralize a virus is through UV-C radiation. In laboratory testing, Signify’s UV-C light sources reduced SARS-CoV-2 virus infectivity on a surface to below detectable levels in as few as 9 seconds.1
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Proven

Trusted


35 years experience in UV-C lighting and strong application expertise
Effective

Effective


All bacteria and viruses tested to date respond to UV-C disinfection.2
Fast

Fast


Disinfects surfaces and objects in a matter of minutes.
Versatile

Versatile


Can be used in numerous applications, such as offices, hospitals, stores, schools and public transport.
Used extensively by scientists for over 40 years2, UV-C is a know disinfectant for air, water and surfaces. All bacteria and viruses tested to date (many hundreds over the years, including various coronaviruses) respond to UV-C radiation.3 Signify has been at the forefront of UV technology for many years and has a proven track record of developing innovative UV-C products and applications.
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Applications

Retail

Retail
 

High-touch areas such as shopping trolleys and cash registers have a high risk of transmitting germs

Work places

Work places

 

Germs can be picked up from phones, keyboards and stationery

Hospitals

Hospitals

 

Viruses and bacteria are particularly dangerous in a medical setting

Food services

Food services

 

Germs and bacteria are common in raw and wasted foods

Restrooms

Restrooms

 

One of the most common places to find harmful germs and bacteria

Public transport

Transportation

 

Viruses and bacteria can be transmitted easily in buses, trains and airplanes

Ultimate protection for air, surfaces and water

Disinfecting air and surfaces

Disinfecting air, surfaces, objects and water

 

We offer an extensive range of Philips UV-C lamps, a broad range of UV-C disinfection luminaires and controls to disinfect air, surfaces, objects and water. We have a proven track record of developing innovative UV-C solutions that are optimized for the application and work closely with manufacturers on design-in.

Once Bioshift

Disinfecting objects

 

We also offer a range of Once BioShift® UV-C germicidal chambers for disinfecting equipment. Resembling an industrial microwave, objects that do not qualify as medical devices can be placed in the chamber for speedy disinfection, so they can be reused safely.4 The chamber kills a majority or viruses during the recommended 5-minute disinfection cycle.5

Professional services

Custom solutions for disinfection

 

Together with our customers we are developing new solutions that will help shape the future of UV-C disinfection. Please join us on this exciting journey to co-create custom disinfection solutions that best meet your needs and applications. From niches such as large objects, specialized rooms/areas to many other new potential applications.

Find your nearest distributor, partner or installer specialized in Philips UV-C disinfection lighting

UV-C disinfection services

 

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.

UV-C disinfection services

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A word of caution


UV-C products present minimum risk when used by professionals who know how to use them. They must shield their eyes and skin to avoid light damage and severe injuries to the eyes and skin. Plants and/or materials that are exposed to higher dosages of UV-C may become damaged and/or discolored.

 

At this moment, none of our UV-C products are certified or approved under any applicable laws as a medical device and as such, Signify and/or any of its group companies do not currently intend for them to be used as medical devices anywhere in the world.

 

1) In laboratory testing, Signify’s UV-C light sources reduced SARS-CoV-2 virus infectivity on a surface to below detectable levels in as few as 9 seconds (Nadia Storm et al, Rapid and complete inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 by ultraviolet-C irradiation, 2020. Report available at https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-79600-8). In this study, an exposure to an UV-C irradiance of 0.849 mW/cm2 for the duration of 9 seconds was applied, resulting in an UV-C dose of 7.64 mJ/cm2. Our UV-C surface disinfection products (fitted with our UV-C light sources) will achieve the same level of virus infectivity reduction as long as the same UV-C dose is achieved on each area of surface that is irradiated.
2) EPA Report, “Building Retrofits for Increased Protection Against Airborne Chemical and Biological Releases” Pg. 56 

3) Fluence (UV Dose) Required to Achieve Incremental Log Inactivation of Bacteria, Protozoa, Viruses and Algae Revised, updated and expanded by Adel Haji Malayeri, Madjid Mohseni, Bill Cairns and James R. Bolton. With earlier contributions by Gabriel Chevrefils (2006) and Eric Caron (2006) With peer review by Benoit Barbeau, Harold Wright (1999) and Karl G. Linden

4) There is a limit to the amount of times certain objects (such as non-medical face masks) can be reused after disinfection with UV-C.