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Protective environmental disinfection with UV-C light for a long time we have been aware that the sun may prevent the possibility of the spreading of bacteria. In 1877 the two English researchers Downes and Blount (Downes, A., Blount T.P.: Researchers on the effect of sunlight upon bacteria and other organisms, London: Proc. Royal Society, 1877) found out that the breeding of micro organisms stopped when these were exposed to the sunlight. At the time it was not yet possible to explain the process involved.

Later research has shown that the effect mentioned comes from the invisible part of the radiation of the sun that is below 320 Nm. When this knowledge became evident, it was possible to develop an artificial source of radiation for the production of bacteria destroying radiation. The research in the behaviour of the microorganisms towards this kind of radiation has led to the development of new possibilities in the area of disinfection, from the air as well as from surfaces of solid material. Disinfection without use of chemical means of disinfection, or the use of high temperatures, has since then been accessible in areas earlier not possible, or only with considerable difficulty.

Today, disinfection with UV-C light is not only very valuable, but also a necessity as a supplement to other disinfection methods.
 
       
    Ultraviolet radiation and effects
 
  Ultra violet radiation (short waved UV) is one of many radiation forms, where they all belongs to the same category within electro-magnetic radiation: X-ray, light, radio and television, A.C. power.

The difference between the radiation types is decided by the wavelength. The shortest wavelengths are found within cosmic radiation and X-rays. Only a small area accounts for the optical radiation including ultra violet radiation, visible light and infrared radiation.


The UV spectrum is divided into three areas:

* UV-A, long wave, 315-400 nm
* UV-B, medium wave, 280-315 nm
* UV-C, short wave, <100-200 nm

The radiation from the UV-A group:

is also a part of the natural sunshine on the earths surface. This UV-A radiation causes different photochemical processes, it has a perceptible pigmenting - but in praxis no eythematic influence.

The radiations from the UV-B group:

shows both pigmenting and erythematic influence. They also form pre-vitamin D. This kin of radiation is mainly used within therapy.

Short waved UV-C radiation

has a strong germ fatal effect and also causes erythema and conjunctivitis. This kind of radiation can be made artificial, when a mercury low-pressure in UV-C lamps is discharged.

Radiation with wavelengths below 200 nm form ozone.

  
       
     Ozone production
 
 
Ultraviolet radiation with wavelengths 100-200 nm forms ozone (O3) from the air. Ozone has a strong oxidising cause and a strong scent. In particular concentrations it is hazardous for the human organism and hence as all hazardous gases subdued to a threshold value of 0.1 ppm - corresponding to 0,22 mg O3/m3 air.
  
       
     Conjunctivitis
 
 
The living cells in the eye is not protected like the skin, therefore even a small dose of UV-C 253,7 nm radiation will cause inflammation in the eye. This inflammation called conjunctivitis is very painful, but heals rather quick. The shorter the wavelength is, the lesser dose UV-C radiation will cause a painful conjunctivitis. Sufficient protection can be achieved with normal window glass, but better protection with special glass. The attention is drawn to the fact that protection of the sides of the eyes is unconditional necessary.
  
       
     Erythema
 
 
Erythema is the name given for the reddening of the skin caused by radiation with ultra-violet light. A photochemical reaction causes swelling of the cells of the skin, which will then later redden. Small blisters are formed and after some days the dead layers of skin will peel off. This is what is usually called sunburn.
  
       
 
 
 
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