Ultraviolet radiation

New Zealand Aviation Security Service to introduce UV light tray disinfection with Smiths Detection

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Monday, July 19, 2021

Smiths Detection today announced with New Zealand Aviation Security Service (AvSec) that it has completed deployment of 18 units of its new Ultraviolet (UV) light tray disinfection kit to help enhance public health and safety at airports across the country.

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  • Smiths Detection today announced with New Zealand Aviation Security Service (AvSec) that it has completed deployment of 18 units of its new Ultraviolet (UV) light tray disinfection kit to help enhance public health and safety at airports across the country.
  • Smiths Detections UV disinfection kits help ensure that surface contamination and the spread of viruses are minimised during security screenings, providing a peace of mind to passengers and airport staff.
  • AvSec came to Smiths Detection with the challenge of fighting against COVID-19 transmission risks in aviation.
  • Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group, is a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports and borders, defence and urban security.

Seoul Viosys’ Violeds Technology Proves 99% Disinfection of COVID-19 Delta Variant in a Second to Support Airborne Viruses Prevention

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

In the air disinfection experiment using Violeds technology conducted in Seoul Viosys laboratory (60), the virus was reduced by 90% in 10 minutes.

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  • In the air disinfection experiment using Violeds technology conducted in Seoul Viosys laboratory (60), the virus was reduced by 90% in 10 minutes.
  • In a disinfection experiment conducted by a research team at Korea University last year, Seoul Viosys confirmed that Violeds disinfects 99.9% of the COVID-19 virus in 30 seconds.
  • In addition, in the air disinfection experiment of Korea Testing Laboratory (KTL), the research result showed that Violeds disinfects a space of 60 by 99% in 30 minutes.
  • Seoul Viosys has an extensive UV LED portfolio with all wavelengths range (200nm to 1600nm) including ultraviolet rays (UV), visible rays and infrared rays.

Upper-Room UV-C Fixtures from UV Resources Meet Zero Ozone Standard

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

With this independent, third party verification, UV Resources has demonstrated that its GLO family of Upper-Room UV fixtures meet ozone emission concentration limits of less than 0.005 ppm (5 ppb).

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  • With this independent, third party verification, UV Resources has demonstrated that its GLO family of Upper-Room UV fixtures meet ozone emission concentration limits of less than 0.005 ppm (5 ppb).
  • The UL2998 ozone emission standard is 10 times less than current levels permitted under UL867, which allows ozone production concentrations of 0.05 ppm (50 ppb).
  • "We're happy the test results confirmed what's been known for decadesUVC lamps do not produce or create ozone," said Daniel Jones, president of UV Resources.
  • Independent testing has verified that the UV Resources GLO family of Upper Room UV fixtures meet UL2998 ozone concentration limits of less than 0.005 ppm.

ASE Direct partners with HealthySole to provide new UVC infection control technology to veterans

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Monday, July 12, 2021

ASE Direct will serve as a distributor for HealthySole through its contract status with multiple government entities, which focus on military and veteran healthcare.

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  • ASE Direct will serve as a distributor for HealthySole through its contract status with multiple government entities, which focus on military and veteran healthcare.
  • ASE Direct is excited to bring this technology to Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense facilities, keeping them at the forefront of infection control as their clinical teams work to provide the best care to our service members and veterans.
  • However, rapid UVC decontamination of shoe soles decreases the pathogen load in the patient care environment.
  • The HealthySole PLUS unit uses advanced ozone-free UVC light technology to eliminate more than 99.7% of coronavirus and up to 99.99% of other common healthcare pathogens from shoe soles.

Microbiologics Expands its Line of Green Fluorescent Protein Marked Microbial Controls for Food Safety

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

Cloud, Minnesota, USA, July 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microbiologics announced the expansion of their UV-BioTAG line of microbial control strains containing green fluorescent protein (GFP) markers.

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  • Cloud, Minnesota, USA, July 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microbiologics announced the expansion of their UV-BioTAG line of microbial control strains containing green fluorescent protein (GFP) markers.
  • Microbiologics collaborated with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to choose the control strains that were developed into their UV-BioTAG product line.
  • Microbiologics will be showcasing UV-BioTAG at the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, July 18 - 21, 2021.
  • About Microbiologics: Microbiologics is the foremost biological products and services provider, focused on protecting the health and safety of people around the world.

New Research Reveals the Impact of UV Exposure on the Skin Barrier & the Benefits of Ceramides

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

The skin barrier is responsible for filtering 60-70 percent of UVB rays, and a critical component of the skin barrier is ceramides, which make up 50 percent of the lipids found within the skin barrier.

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  • The skin barrier is responsible for filtering 60-70 percent of UVB rays, and a critical component of the skin barrier is ceramides, which make up 50 percent of the lipids found within the skin barrier.
  • The clinical study, conducted by a team of skin barrier experts, evaluated the impact of UV exposure on the skin barrier using a UV dose equivalent to about two hours of UV exposure during a sunny July day in New York City.
  • The study found that skin barrier cells from the UV-exposed, untreated zone were significantly damaged.
  • However, skin barrier cells from UV-exposed skin treated with ceramide-containing sunscreen and moisturizer were preserved and mimicked the skin barrier cells that were unexposed to UV underscoring the importance of a ceramide-containing skincare routine.

TULA Skincare Shines More Light on Skincare-First Suncare, with Launch of Game-Changing Weightless Mineral SPF Formula

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

As a doctor-founded brand (Dr. Roshini Raj), TULA knows that SPF is a crucial step in any skincare routine, which is why they are continuing to expand this category.

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  • As a doctor-founded brand (Dr. Roshini Raj), TULA knows that SPF is a crucial step in any skincare routine, which is why they are continuing to expand this category.
  • TULAs first suncare product, Protect + Glow, was one of the brands most successful product launches and the category continues to be a strong growth driver for TULA.
  • Building off that success, Mineral Magic offers an all-new mineral-based formula that protects against broad spectrum UVA/UVB, bluelight, and pollution damage.
  • With a focus on being healthy and confident, rather than perfect, TULA Skincare aims to help everyone #EmbraceYourSkin and unleash your glow.

Offering New Hope for a Rare Form of non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: A Discussion with Dr. Ellen Kim on HyBryte(TM) from Soligenix

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

We caught up with Dr. Kim shortly after the meeting to discuss the HyBryte data and the current treatment landscape for CTCL.

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  • We caught up with Dr. Kim shortly after the meeting to discuss the HyBryte data and the current treatment landscape for CTCL.
  • HyBryte is as effective, and has better short term, and possibly long term, safety profile than current skin directed therapies.
  • Penn Medicine, as well as most centers treating this disease, is currently using UV treatments for CTCL.
  • Dr. Kim, on the Penn Medicine website, it lists Photopheresis and T-Cell Lymphoma Phototherapy as two different treatments.

Violet Defense Highlights Benefits of Ultraviolet Technology for Combating Harmful Germs

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Violet Defense , a proprietary developer of germ-fighting UV technology, urges businesses to carefully vet any potential disinfection technology solutions for their effectiveness.

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  • Violet Defense , a proprietary developer of germ-fighting UV technology, urges businesses to carefully vet any potential disinfection technology solutions for their effectiveness.
  • Investing in and utilizing technologies without proper information in any industry is a risk, but it's especially true when it comes to combating bacteria and viruses.
  • Violet Defense continues to expand product options for deploying its patented technology.
  • Violet Defense uses UV disinfection to protect everyday spaces from harmful pathogens by killing up to 99.9% of E. coli, Salmonella, MRSA, C.

Insights on the Sun Care Products Global Market to 2026 - by Product Type, Product Form, Gender, Distribution Channel and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, July 5, 2021

The "Sun Care Products Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Sun Care Products Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global sun care products market is expected to exhibit moderate growth during 2021-2026.
  • Looking forward, the publisher expects the global sun care products market to grow at a CAGR of around 4% during the forecast period (2021-2026).
  • Sun care products are used on the skin for protection against harmful ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) rays.