The marking on the base of these bulbs says the following:

"CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. Use in dry location only. Not to be
used with dimmer or in totlly enclosed fixtures. UL Listed. "


On 25 Oct 2005 06:55:37 -0700, "dean" wrote:

This is a compact fluorescent or a tube?
If its the compact type, you can get various types, some of which are
sealed into a regular bulb-shaped plastic covering.