Types of UV Lights and Their Uses

Ultraviolet (UV) light is a type of electromagnetic radiation that falls just beyond the visible spectrum. It is classified into three main types:

• UVA (Longwave UV, 315–400 nm): The most commonly encountered UV light, often used in blacklights, counterfeit detection, and curing processes.
• UVB (Medium-wave UV, 280–315 nm): Known for its role in skin tanning and vitamin D production, UVB is also used in sterilization and dermatology treatments.
• UVC (Shortwave UV, 100–280 nm): The most powerful and potentially harmful type, UVC is primarily used for disinfection and germicidal applications.

Blacklight and Its Applications

Blacklight refers to UVA light, typically around 365–395 nm, which is ideal for exciting fluorescent and phosphorescent materials. This makes it perfect for:

• Charging Glow-in-the-Dark Products: Many glow-in-the-dark items, like stars, paints, and toys, rely on phosphorescent materials that absorb UV energy and re-emit it as visible light. A strong UV blacklight can quickly “charge” these materials for a long-lasting glow.
• UV Light-Reactive Products: Fluorescent paints, inks, and dyes glow brightly under blacklight, making them popular for artistic effects, security markings, and entertainment settings like glow parties and stage performances.

Whether for scientific, artistic, or decorative purposes, blacklight technology continues to be an essential tool for working with UV-reactive materials.

Our range of Ultraviolet (UVA) Black Lights

Darkniteglow is a distributor for a wide range of (Ultra Violet) UV lamps, UV blacklights, bulbs and UV Light Torch. Step into the fascinating world of ultraviolet lighting, where ordinary objects reveal their hidden secrets and everyday spaces transform into captivating displays of fluorescent wonder.

UV black lights, available as handheld torche, bulbs, and tubes, have evolved from their humble beginnings in scientific laboratories to become versatile tools that enhance everything from home decoration and party atmospheres to security verification and professional inspections.

Whether you’re looking to create an enchanting glow-in-the-dark environment, verify authentic documents, detect household issues, or simply explore the invisible spectrum that surrounds us, understanding UV lighting options is essential for making informed choices.

Displayed below are the various types of UV lamps, bulbs and UV torch lights we carry.