UV rays are known to damage the polypropylene from which masks are made. Is it acceptable to irradiate PPE?

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UV rays are known to damage the polypropylene from which masks are made. Is it acceptable to irradiate PPE?

UVCs can damage polypropylene masks or PPE. However, this takes time and long exposure. Research shows that we can safely irradiate and reuse PPE about 4 times with UV light before discarding them.

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