TUV lamps are used for killing or inactivating bacteria, viruses and other primitive organisms.Typical application examples include air, water and surface disinfection in hospitals, bacteriological research and pharmaceutical institutions, and food processing industries, such as dairies, breweries and bakeries.They are also used for the disinfection of drinking water, waste water, swimming pools, air conditioning systems, cold storage rooms, packing material, etc.

Finally, they are applied in a variety of photochemical processes.

A lamp breaking is extremely unlikely to have any impact on your health. If a lamp breaks, ventilate the room for 30 minutes and remove the parts, preferably with gloves. Put them in a sealed plastic bag and take it to your local waste facilities for recycling. Do not use a vacuum cleaner.