Why We’re Different

A lot has been shared about the opportunities to improve the safety of our occupied spaces with UV light; with a multitude of academics providing detailed peer-reviewed lab studies and industry stakeholders providing real-world case studies on the thousands of installations and millions of people successfully protected.

COVID was not our first pandemic and it will not be our last.  We began researching, developing and commercializing pathogen mitigation solutions over 30 years ago from HEPA filtration to Upper Room GUV to Whole Room Far UV and even UVC LEDs.  Our knowledge has expanded under contract with NASA, the Department of Defense and collaborations with strategic partners from Boeing to several leading healthcare institutions and more, giving us an important and deep real-world understanding for customer needs and wants and fulfilling them with higher performance, safety and reliability.  We are contributing members of almost all associations in the UV space, proud to have our products as the basis for most of the published research studies and enjoy being co-authors and subject matter experts for anyone who would like to learn more and take advantage of the opportunities.

Those can be found elsewhere on this website, in peer-reviewed publications, and we would be happy to point you in the right direction for anything you might not be able to find or have questions about.

Transparency in Product Testing

We believe in full transparency and strive to empower consumers with side-by-side evaluations when possible.

We have unfortunately been advised that, according to individual state-level EPA guidance, we may not be permitted to provide publicly available comparison data of competitive offerings on our website.

For more information, please contact us.

The 222nm Far UV Difference

Research has shown 222nm Far UV Lighting to be Safe for Human and Animal Exposure

Academic Approach

Although Krypton Far-UVC (222 nm) light can penetrate and kill bacteria such as MRSA, it is unable to meaningfully penetrate the nonliving skin cells in the stratum corneum or the epithelial cells in the eyes.

Credit: Dr. David Sliney, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health

Read the full article by IUVA by downloading their free white paper

Product Features

Superior Option

Our solutions shine in both efficiency and adaptability. Inclusively designed for various ceiling heights, tight spaces, and demanding installations.

Why it matters: Flexible installs and better UV output encourages safer, more efficient spaces.

UV (222 nm) light provides an effective, autonomous, and continuous pathogen inactivation system for occupied spaces. While the most common current alternative for sanitation in occupied spaces requires workers to wipe down chairs, counters, and any other surface between contact with each individual, it is not practical in practice, puts those workers at risk, and is subject to human error, like missing spots. Not to mention, wiping surfaces down does not address the airborne threat at all.

Safety

Our filter blocks harmful wavelengths and built-in sensors adjust output in real-time based on proximity, occupancy, and room activity.

Why it matters: Designed with kids, pets, and immunocompromised individuals in mind.

UV (222 nm) light does not penetrate beyond the outermost nonliving layer of human and/or animal skin or eyes. While conventional UV-C lamps or LEDs (typically operating at 254nm or 270nm) commonly available today are much safer than sunlight, they can still penetrate to living cells and potentially be harmful to the skin and eyes with extended exposure. As a result, those UV-C systems are typically not utilized to sanitize whole room occupied spaces. UV (222 nm), in contrast, can sanitize whole room occupied spaces without those same risks.

Real-time UV sensing automatically adjusts output for maximum protection with minimal energy use. Our sensing tech ensures consistent performance throughout the bulb’s lifespan, reducing early failure risks.

Additionally, our 254nm Lexus Upper Room systems are safe for use in occupied spaces when installed according to NALMCO guidelines. 

Effective for Sanitizing

Optimized for rapid pathogen elimination with precision UV output. Our systems are tested and validated, specializing in viruses, bacteria, fungi, and allergens.

Why it matters: Fewer touchpoints, more consistent disinfection, less downtime.

Krypton Far UV (222 nm) lamps are often advantageous over existing UV-C systems (typically operating at 254nm or 265nm) when targeting viruses or surfaces.  Our 254nm or 265nm systems can be more effective against bacteria.  We’ll often recommend a mix of products to get the best of both worlds.

Far UV Product Features

Applications

We are working hard to enable new industry standards for safety and raise awareness of this groundbreaking air and surface pathogen inactivation technology, providing much more practical, safe, and efficient solutions for large important markets and applications including:​

Healthcare

Consumer

Foundations

Venues

Office

Livestock

Department of Defense

Worship

Schools

Transport

Government

Retail

  • Defense and Government facilities
  • K-12 schools and universities
  • Healthcare facilities
  • Transportation (buses, airplanes, trains, subways, ferries and cruise ships)
  • Public facilities (airports, city halls, courts, museums, theaters, amusement parks, bathrooms)
  • Detention centers
  • Elderly care facilities
  • Childcare facilities
  • Commercial office, elevators, and stairwells
  • Hotels, resorts, and casinos
  • Restaurants/Retail
  • Athletic facilities (stadiums, locker rooms, suites and equipment)
  • Houses of Worship
  • Entertainment Venues
  • Conference Centers
  • Food preparation, delivery and shelf life applications
  • Grocery and convenience stores
  • Industrial facilities
  • Space applications

Partners, Affiliations, and Certifications

Far UV Trusted Partners and Affiliates