This cool white coloured fluorescent T5 tube light bulb has been coated with a foodsafe protective sleeve/coating which is IEC 61549 compliant and can also be used for long life lamps is recognisable by a green band. The sleeve encompasses both the tube and the cap (excluding the pins) making it essential for use in environments, such as food preparation or display areas, where you may be concerned about the possible costly consequences that a broken tube could cause.Slimline high output (HO) fluorescent T5 tube light bulb. Ideal for use in offices with high ceilings and for applications where a high luminous flux is required. For use with electronic control gear only. N.B. Listed as a 849mm tube but is actually 862m INCLUDING the pins.Fitted with standard G5 2-pin (5mm apart) caps to both ends. Need more help in choosing a suitable fluorescent tube? Read our guide Choosing Flourescent Tubes and our guide to Flourescent Starters.