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Signify Innovations India Limited launches Philips UV-C disinfection for homes to contain spread of COVID-19

Kolkata, Jul 2 (UNI) The COVID-19 pandemic has created fundamental shifts in consumer
behaviour and needs.
Advanced hygiene standards and minimal contact has become a priority for everyone at
home and at work. To cater to this need, Signify, the world leader in lighting, has launched
the Philips UV-C Disinfection system and uses the UV-C radiation technology, which has
been validated to effectively inactivate SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Created with state-of-art-technology, the system is easy to use, low maintenance and
portable, which disinfects frequently touched objects and personal items. As the product
has the light source in enclosed space, it takes approximately two to eight minutes for
disinfection depending upon the size of the object. Designed and manufactured in India,
the new range is another step in the company’s support to the government’s call for
self-reliance.
Even with its compact design, Philips UV-C Disinfection system can quickly and effectively
disinfect objects of daily use in homes, such as fruits and vegetables, packaged food, keys,
mobile phones, stationery, laptops, and baby products.
The UV-C exposure on fruits and vegetables also extends their shelf-life, keeping them
fresh for longer periods. The range comes in three variants of 10 litres, 15 litres and 30
litres capacity, priced at Rs 7,990, Rs 9,990, and Rs 11,990, respectively and would be
initially available on leading e-commerce platforms and through select Philips Smart light
Hubs.
“Signify partnered with NEIDL at Boston University to come up with the world’s first
research to conclusively validate that UV-C light inactivates the virus that causes
COVID-19. We have been at the forefront of UV technology for over 35 years and have
a proven track record of developing innovative UV-C products which are applicable
across sectors like retail, hospitality, work-places, hospitals, food services and
transportation,” said Sumit Joshi, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Signify
Innovations India Limited.
“Given the need of the hour, we have leveraged this experience to also create a solution
for homes that in addition to being easy to use and affordable, also has a wide range of
applications to address the everyday anxieties around disinfection,” Mr Joshi said.
Although exposure to UV-C radiation can result in damage to the skin and eyes of both
humans and animals, Philips UV-C Disinfection system has been designed to be completely
safe for home use. It has a special glass door that blocks and contains all UV-C radiation
within the UV-C disinfection system and allows only visible light to pass through it. It also
has an inbuilt user safety feature of auto cut-off for the UV-C lamp, if the door is accidently
opened.
Ultraviolet technology provides a non-chemical approach to disinfection. UV-C light at a
wavelength of 253.7nm has a very powerful germicidal effect. It deactivates the DNA of
bacteria, viruses and other pathogens, destroying their ability to multiply and cause infections.
The advantage of using light to disinfect objects is that they are effective, efficient, and do
not use chemicals. UV-C light can help limit the spread of bacteria and viruses that accumulate
on surfaces.
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