Fight COVID with germicidal UV-C

In a recent study conducted by Fujita Health University, Japan, a live COVID-19 strain was used to perform antimicrobial effectiveness testing using Diversey MoonBeam3 on SARS-CoV-2 (see press release for full details). The results: At four seconds, MoonBeam3 left no detectable organisms, a 99.9999% (>6 log 10) reduction.

MoonBeam3 is THE FIRST AND ONLY UV-C 254 nanometer system proven to destroy coronavirus AND in under four seconds.

In addition to coronavirus, MoonBeam3 is built and tested against healthcare-associated infection (HAI) reduction. It uses UV-C in the 254-nanometer germicidal spectrum, effective on enveloped and non-enveloped viruses.

Viruses are often characterized according to the presence/absence of an envelope, the form of their nucleic acid (single-stranded [ss] or double-stranded [ds]), and the type of nucleic acid (RNA or DNA). SARS-CoV-2 is an enveloped virus – that is, the outer layer is a lipid membrane which is taken from the host cell in which the virus multiplies. Like other CoVs, it is sensitive to ultraviolet rays and heat, and highly susceptible to germicidal UV irradiation.

PRESS RELEASE

Moonbeam™3 is the first and only UV-C 254 nanometer system proven to destroy SARS-CoV-2 (Coronavirus). And in under 4 seconds!

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The system’s compact size and mobility enables a user to uniquely direct UV-C light to horizontal, vertical and angled surfaces providing maximum reach and helping to eliminate shadow areas. MoonBeam3 gets the dose close which significantly increases disinfection effectiveness.

MoonBeam3 is third-party antimicrobial effectiveness tested on a broad range of pathogens, including enveloped and non-enveloped viruses

The table below shows that the susceptibility of coronavirus to UV is greater than 3 times compared to the influenza (common cold) virus:

As an adjunct to wipes and chemical cleaning, MoonBeam3 technology is extremely effective with >4 log reductions verified. MoonBeam3 tests on non-enveloped and enveloped viruses including coxsackieviruses, rotavirus, or poliovirus documented high-log reduction.

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Testimonials

"The MoonBeam3 device is a novel technology that is effective for safe and rapid disinfection."

- Curtis J. Donskey, MD^*

^{*Infectious Diseases, Case Western Reserve University and Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Cleveland Ohio}

"MoonBeam3 has been very effective to keep our emergency responders and patients safe. Our paramedics use chemical cleaners in conjunction with UV-C after all high risk transports to fully disinfect vehicles within 15 minutes. Because it’s light and portable, we have used it in our fire station, police department and dispatch center to improve safety for all and to better manage risks."

- John Desmarteau, Assistant Chief Middleburg Heights Fire Department

"MoonBeam3 is a great tool. The UV light finds all the spots we miss during our manual wipe downs, plus we can flip the arms upside down to dose the ceilings, completely disinfecting the back of an ambulance in a matter of six minutes. We have disinfected well over 450 ambulances and police cars in a three week period. It’s really helping to keep staff safe."

- Nick DiCicco, Director, Chagrin Valley Regional Dispatch Center & Paramedic/Firefighter, Orange Village Fire Department