The Sunlite 15-Watt T8 UVC Germicidal Straight Tube bulb is designed for use in disinfectant fixtures only. The UVC coating (253.7nm output) is highly effective in killing bacteria， mold， fungi， and viruses by destroying their molecular bonds that hold their DNA together. Effective on water， air， and surface contamination. They are eco-friendly and contain no chemicals. And unlike germicidal chemicals there are no corrosives or byproducts that can cause health hazards. Widely used for hospital disinfection， food service sanitation， clean rooms， and for instrument disinfection in commercial applications. Clear finish with 6，000-hour life span. Medium 2-Pin Base (G13). Overall length 18 in.， 1 in. Dia.

UVC light - the Sunlite 15-Watt T8 straight tube bulb is effective for disinfecting water， air， and surface contamination， medium 2-pin base (G13)

Disinfectant - the UVC coating (253.7 nm output) is highly effective in killing bacteria， mold， fungi， and viruses by destroying their molecular bonds that hold their DNA together

For specialized fixtures only - this bulb is designed for use in specialty disinfectant fixtures only that contain the proper shielding to prevent exposure to the skin and eyes of humans and animals， they can not be used as a retrofit for standard lighting fixtures

Commercial use - widely used for hospital disinfection， food service sanitation， clean rooms， and for instrument disinfection in commercial applications

Long life span - features a life span of up to 6，000-hours

Overall length 18 in.， 1 in. Dia