What is far-UVC Light?
Researchers started focusing on Far-UVC light almost 40 years ago. Far-UVC uses short wavelengths (between 207 and 222 nm) for disinfection. Most far-UVC products produce a main peak wavelength of 222 nm light with a noble gas mixture of KrCl.
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However, scientists are starting to test far-UVC on humans. A study published in August 2020 tested the safety of 222 nm light on human skin. Scientists exposed patients at hospitals in Japan to doses as high as 500 mJ/cm2.
To put that in perspective, the current threshold limit for far-UVC products is between 22 and 23 mJ/cm2.
Far-UV Data-Driven Analysis
Here’s a 254nm UVC vs 222nm Far-UVC comparison chart:
| UV-C | Far-UVC | |
| Wavelength | 254 nm | 222 nm |
| Safe for skin and eyes | No | Yes |
| Track record | 100+ years | 30+ years |
| Product availability | Wide range | Buy Now |
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Our Far UV lighting specialists are here to walk you through the process and help you choose the right Far-UVC products based on your priorities. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any Far-UVC questions.
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