The Sylvania Lynx-D compact fluorescent lamp with two U shaped tubes and a 2 pin base which incorporates the starter and capacitor is distinguished by a long lifetime., Product characteristics, , Energy efficiency: very good (EEC = A) or good (EEC = B), Luminous efficiency: very good (60 up to 69 lumens/watt), Average life: 10,000 hours, corresponding to around 10 years at about 2.7 hours per day, Colour rendering: good (Ra = 85), Single-ended plug-in base with integrated starter and RF suppression capacitor, Mercury content: normal ( 95 %), Manufacturing plants are certified according to theISO 14,001 international standard for environmental management, Production in Europe and Asia, , Advantages, , Sylvania quality, , Application notes, , For use with magnetic ballast, Lamps are not suitable for use with external dimmers or electronic switches, , Waste disposal and security, , All compact fluorescent lamps contain some amount of toxic mercury. Don"t throw away with normal household waste!, Normal precautions should be taken for the collection of glass particles in the event a lamp is broken., Breakage of the lamp results in some exposure to the phosphor powder and to elemental mercury. No adverse effects are expected from occasional exposure to broken lamps, but as a matter of good practice, prolonged exposure should be avoided through the use of adequate ventilation during the disposal of large quantities of lamps.,