Osram 23396 GCF5DS/G23/SE/OF - 5W - G23 Base - 83mm - 10ct

5 watt compact germicidal lamp

The OSRAM PURITEC HNS germicidal lamps provide highly effective UV-C irradiance at 254nm, which provides the needed effect for purification, without the use of toxic chemicals. These lamps are ideal for both air and water purification systems. PURITEC HNS lamps are reliable and efficient sources with long service life in excess of 8,000 hours. In addition, the special outer glass tube absorbs the lower wavelengths, suppressing the formation of ozone and ensuring environmentally friendly sterilization.

Product features and benefits

• Effective and environment-friendly disinfection without chemicals
• High UV-C radiance at 254 nm
• Low mercury content
• Long lifetime due to special coating
• Ozone-free​

Areas of application

• Air
• Water Purification
• Surface Sterilization

Safety advice

To prevent possible serious injury, eyes and skin should not be exposed to direct or reflected ultraviolet light emitted by this lamp. This lamp is in Risk Group 3 per ANSI/IESNARP-27.3-96. Adequate protection should be provided by clothing, gloves, opaque materials, and ordinary window glass. Although this lamp will operate in standard fluorescent fixtures, it should not be used for general lighting applications.​

Product Notes

The life ratings of fluorescent lamps are based on 3 hr. burning cycles under specified conditions and with ballast meeting ANSI specifications. If burning cycle is increased, there will be a corresponding increase in the average hours life.

Germicidal lamps can be operated on corresponding wattage preheat ballasts.

Starter required.

Cross Reference Part Numbers

• Atlantic Ultraviolet 05-0469 PL-S 5W/TUV
• General Electric 40695 GBX5/UVC
• Light Sources LTC5W/G23
• LightTech LTC5W/G23
• Norman Lamps PLS5W/TUV
• Osram Sylvania 23396 GCF5DS/G23/SE/OF
• Philips 381863 TUV PL-S 5W/2P

Equipment Used In

• Coralife 5 Watt

About Osram

Osram provides businesses and consumers with a wide portfolio of products, encompassing many types of technical and professional lighting applications. These include automotive lighting, complete "Smart" digital systems, advancted LED chips, speciality light bulbs and fixtures, and more. Osram serves both consumer and professional markets, and manufactures traditional lighting products, as well as LED lamps and luminaires.