This lamp replaces a standard 35 watt A19 incandescent bulb. It utilizes LED technology which gives a crisper light while using only 8 watts. This lamp is ideal for retail, hotel, restaurant, government, or residential use and can be used for table lamps, floor lamps, pendants and wall sconces. Really, the only place you ca not use this lamp is in fully enclosed recessed fixtures. This lamp lowers your monthly energy consumption and operating costs by up to 80 percent. It has an estimated life of 50,000 hours with only a 70 percent lumen depreciation. This lamp screws into traditional medium base sockets It also contains no UV, IR, or mercury, so it is a safe and environmentally friendly option. In addition, it has dimming capabilities. The LED technology utilized in this lamp creates a clean, crisp light. It has a color temperature of 2700K, which has a warm color appearance appropriate for most household fixtures. The anondized silver housing helps with cooler operation, extending the lamp life. This is a great, all purpose A19 bulb for use in almost any setting.