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Hello and thanks for the questions. Based on the research in regards to HIV living on surfaces the science indicates that the virus begins to die immediately once exposed to air. While there is some question about how long HIV can live outside the human body, the facts state it can take from 30 seconds to 3 minutes. It is our recommendation that no person shares personal grooming devises including razors.
Temperatures of above 60â°C will kill HIV. HIV is NOT killed by cold. In fact, colder temperatures increase the survival time of HIV. At 27â°C to 37â°C, HIV can survive up to 7 days in syringes. At room temperature, HIV can survive in dried blood for 5 to 6 days. At 4â°C, HIV can survive up to 7 days in dried blood. At -70â°C, HIV can survive indefinitely. HIV can only survive in pH between 7 and 8. HIV has been found to survive for a few days in sewage. HIV has been found to survive in organs and corpses for up to 2 weeks.