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Be careful!...

This is UV Light! Proper eye and skin protection must be worn when operating a lamp with Shortwave UV.

Generally, longwave UV is considered safe for everyday use.

Cautions & Safeguards
 

Warning: These products are not toys and not suitable for children.

  • Ultraviolet  Radiation can cause permanent damage to vision.
     
  • Avoid direct and strongly reflected exposure to eyes.
     
  • 365nM through 390nM light emitting diodes can be considered Class 1M LED Products.
     
  • The use of Ultra Violet protective goggles is recommended for all applications where UV light may be exposed directly to eyes.
     
  • Ultraviolet light is electromagnetic radiation in the part of the spectrum between x-rays and visible light, approximately 180nm to 400nm. It differs from light only that its wavelengths are to short to be seen by the human eye.
     
  • UV-A, or long wave radiation, is 315nm and above. UV-B, or midrange radiation, is 280nm-315nm. UV-C, or short wave radiation, is 280nm and below.