The GE Biax S/E lamps are ideal for small fixtures and downlighters., Product characteristics, , Energy efficiency: very good (EEC = A), Luminous efficiency: very good (53 until 82 lumens/watt), Average life: 10,000 hours, corresponding to around 5 years at about 5.4 hours per day, Colour rendering: good (Ra = 82), 4 pin version with 2G7 base, Mercury content: low (2 mg per lamp), Recycling: very good (> 95 %), Manufacturing plants are certified according to the ISO 9,001 and ISO 14,001 international standard for environmental management, Production in Europe, America and Asia, , Advantages, , Best energy efficiency even in small wattages, Compact design, Dimmable with electronic control gear, , Application notes , , Ideal in compact luminaires and for panel mounted or wall lights, Use with external starter, , 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.,