All microorganisms, with the exception of Mad Cow Disease, contain DNA. Therefore, a technology that destroys DNA will provide an effective means of sanitization, decontamination and sterilization. Because high peak power pulsed UV light kills DNA and inactivates all types of microorganisms, including fungal yeasts and molds, bacteria, rickettsiae, mycoplasma, and viruses, it is classified as a sterilization agent. It can be used in all applications that currently utilize continuous wave UV mercury vapor arc lamps. Examples are in research (R&D) studies, surface treatment, liquids and air decontamination.

Research

Pulsed UV is an ideal research tool for the study of the destruction of microorganisms. Xenon’s SteriPulse-XL systems are being used in research labs around the world including United States, Canada, Spain, China and the Food Institute of Technology in Taiwan. Much of the investigative research is bring done in conjunction with the needs of industry.

Surface Treatment

Pulsed UV light can be used for sanitization, decontamination and sterilization of smooth, dry surfaces such as aluminum, paper, glass, medical devices and packaging materials with implementation in clean room pass-through tunnels, and above mail conveyor belts. Additionally, pulsed UV light can be used for decontamination of rough surfaces found on food and other surfaces such as laboratory benches and inside safety hoods.

Liquid

Pulsed UV light can be used for sanitization, decontamination, and sterilization of UV transmissive liquids, such as water, process chemicals, clear liquid pharmaceutical products, buffers, and dilute protein solutions for virus inactivation procedures.

Air

By mounting pulsed UV lamps on walls and/or ceilings, inside heating, ventilation, and air conditioning ducts, pulsed UV light can be used for decontamination of publicly shared atmospheres in hospitals, large group living quarters, office buildings, hotels, microbiology laboratories, as well as inside contained spaces such as a sterile glove, clothing, instrument cabinets and drawers.