You’re in a facility that is
Protected By Pure UVC
Pure UVC devices provide safe and effective disinfection against viruses, bacteria, mold spores, and other pathogens including SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and so many more. By seeing the “Protected by Pure UVC” label, you can trust that the space you’re in prioritizes your safety.
Read on to learn more about Pure UVC and how you’re enjoying high quality indoor air.
The Science Behind UVC Disinfection
What is UVC Light?
UVC light is a natural and powerful means of disinfecting pathogens and improving air quality while reducing reliance on harsh chemical cleaners. Emanated from the sun and filtered by the atmosphere, the benefits of UVC light are harnessed in facilities through specially designed lighting technologies.
How UVC Disinfects
UVC light penetrates into the RNA and DNA of pathogens and breaks down their genetic information through a process called Thymine Dimertization. With damaged DNA and RNA, the pathogen cannot reproduce and therefore cannot infect.
The action of UVC disinfection is maximized between the wavelengths of 250nm – 270nm. For this reason, most Pure UVC products fall into this bandwidth. Proper UVC dose, duration, and distance is required to ensure pathogens are properly inactivated. Pure UVC systems are engineered to ensure proper dosages are achieved.
Unlike other means of disinfection, UVC light can treat spaces against viruses including SARS-CoV-2 and influenza strains, bacteria such as Streptococcus (Strep Throat), allergy-causing and building-damaging mold spores, and other pathogens without harmful by-products, odors, or vapors.
Healthier Spaces with Pure UVC
Time-Tested Technologies for Future-Ready Facilities
UVC light has been trusted for over 100 years to disinfect against bacteria,
viruses, molds, fungi, and other pathogens. To maximize the safety of your facilities throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond, Pure UVC combines cutting-edge modern lighting technologies & controls with time-tested UVC science to provide solutions that are proven via peer-reviewed research and rigorous testing to provide protection against a multitude of pathogens including, but not limited to those listed in the adjacent table.
In addition to disinfecting pathogens, Pure UVC provides products that reduce airborne carcinogens, harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs), allergens, and odors.
| Pathogen | Associated Condition |
| SARS-CoV-2* | Covid-19 |
| Influenza Viruses* | Flus (Seasonal, Swine, Avian, etc.) |
| Rhinoviruses* | The Common Cold, Infections, Pneumonia |
| Staphylococcal Bacteria | Staph Infections |
| Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus* | MRSA |
| Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus | VRE |
| Clostridium Difficile | C. Difficile Infection |
| Norovirus* | Norovirus Infection |
| Meningococcus Bacteria* | Meningitis, Meningococcal Disease |
| Streptococcus Bacteria* | Strep Throat, Sepsis, Pneumonia, and More |
| Haemophilus Influenzae Bacteria | H. Influenzae Disease, Meningitis, Sepsis |
| Varicella-Zoster Virus* | Chickenpox and Shingles |
| Measles Virus | Measles/Rubeola |
| Bordetella Pertussis Bacteria* | Pertussis, Whooping Cough |
| Adenoviruses | Adenovirus Infections |
| Escherichia Coli Bacteria | Food Poisoning |
| Coxsackieviruses* | Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease |
| Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Bacteria | Tuberculosis |
| SARS-CoV Virus | Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) |
| MERS-CoV Virus | Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) |
| Pneumoviridae Viruses | Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) |
| Paramyxoviridae Viruses | Human Parainfluenza Viruses (HPIVs) |
| Aspergillius Molds | Sinus & Lung Infections, Allergic Responses |
| Mucor Racemosus Molds | Mucormycoses |
* Denotes highly communicable pathogen in school and/or office environments
Safety Information
Extended exposure to UVC light can cause irritation to eyes and skin. All effects are temporary typically alleviating within a few hours with severe cases passing in 24-72 hours. Unlike UVA and UVB light which you are exposed to on a daily basis when you step outside, UVC’s wavelengths are too short to penetrate deeply into the skin or eyes and are therefore not considered to be carcinogenetic.
Pure UVC recommends avoiding direct exposure to UVC light. All of our direct-treatment products contain sensors to keep UVC lights off while occupied spaces. In the off-chance the UVC light is activated:
- Avoid looking directly at the blue light
- Evacuate the premises immediately. If you are unable to evacuate immediately, wave your arms to trigger the sensor off.
- Notify a facility crew member or management
If you are exposed to UVC light and are experiencing discomfort, please reach out to your physician.
Pure UVC Technology Overview:
Whole-Room/Direct Treatments
Up to 99.99% disinfection of exposed surface-level and airborne pathogens in a matter of minutes. Treatment is achieved by irradiating an entire area with UVC light via ceiling-mounted or portable fixtures. Whole Room UVC disinfection should be performed exclusively in non-occupied spaces. Our Intelli-Safe® control systems include high-end occupancy sensors, scheduling functionality, app-based Bluetooth controls, and other features to maximize system safety and flexibility.
UVC Air Purification
Treatment of airborne pathogens for occupied and non-occupied spaces is achieved via installing UVC lighting into existing ductwork and/or applying specially designed air purifier fixtures with built-in air-exchange systems and UVC lighting. System effectiveness is determined by the frequency of air changes in the treatment area and the level of disinfection in each passthrough. Pure UVC’s air purification fixtures provide multiple levels of purification including HEPA filtration and high-powered UVC lighting to not only disinfect airborne pathogens but to also treat against pollutants, VOCs, and odors.
Upper Air Treatment
A safe means of treating occupied and non-occupied spaces via specially designed UVC fixtures that irradiate above a certain height (traditionally 7’ and higher). Due to natural air flow, fans, and HVAC ventilation, the purified air is circulated throughout spaces. Upper air UVC is the proper solution for large spaces with high ceilings that require disinfection against airborne pathogens during times of non-vacancy.