This cool white coloured fluorescent T8 tube light bulb has been coated with a our shatterproof protective sleeve/coating which is IEC 61549 compliant and is identified with a dual green band. The sleeve encompasses the tube making it essential for use in environments where you may be concerned about the possible costly consequences that a broken tube could cause.This 2ft 18W T8 triphosphor shatterproof fluorescent tube provides a superior quality of light, with greater energy efficiency and a longer life. Unlike a standard tube, triphosphor tubes retain their high quality of output throughout their life time.With uniformly good colour rendering illuminating objects in their natural light, these tubes are ideal for shop lighting, as well as for high-quality lighting in the office and home.Top brands such as Philips Master TL-D, Osram Lumilux, GE Polylux, and Sylvania Luxline Plus are supplied.Fitted with a standard sized G13 2-pin (13mm apart) caps to both ends.NB This replaces the older, less efficient Halophosphate tube.Protective shatterproof coating.For maximum performance and efficiency from your new fluorescent tube, we recommend you replace the fluorescent starter at the same time.Need more help in choosing a suitable fluorescent tube? Read our guide Choosing Flourescent Tubes and our guide to Flourescent Starters.