Deployment of UVC LEDs on disinfecting products becomes more and more common as the demand for decontamination remains high with the continuous impact of COVID-19.

Cleanbox, who manufactures smart tech hygiene equipment for decontaminating headsets, eyewear, masks, and hardware, has selected Crystal IS’ Klaran UVC LED for its products.

Numerous studies have shown that UV light is proven to destroy a wide range of viruses and bacteria, including the pathogen of the world sweeping COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 virus. However, UV emitting devices such as mercury lamps contain mercury and, therefore, are not considered environmentally friendly. Moreover, UV lamps are larger than alternative technologies such as compact UVC LEDs.

Klaran UVC LEDs, produced by Crystal IS, emit UVC light in the 260 nm to 270 nm range. These high-power devices have been shown to disinfect a variety of pathogens such as C. diff, MRSA, and others.

Cleanbox’s CX1 cabinet relies on the disinfection power of Klaran UVC LEDs to destroy pathogens. The CX1 decontaminates hardware and other products with personal touch points around high-risk contagion transfer areas such as materials within proximity to the face, nose, and mouth.

(Image: Cleanbox/Cyrstal IS)

Additionally, during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cleanbox saw an opportunity to develop another product (CleanDefense) specifically for decontaminating protective equipment such as N95 masks. CleanDefense’s unique way of utilizing Klaran UVC LEDs enabled results of 5 log reduction of SARS-COV-2 in two minutes on N95 masks.