Philips MASTERColour CDM-T 35W G12 ceramic metal halide lamp, 35 W, G12 base, warm white (830)

Philips MASTERColour CDM-T 35W G12 ceramic metal halide lamp delivers compact, color-stable warm white illumination for spot and downlight applications. Rated at 35 W with a G12 base and color temperature 3000 K (830), this lamp is designed for environments that require high color rendering, consistent light quality and efficient performance. Its ceramic metal halide technology offers improved color stability and lamp life compared with older quartz-metal halide options, making it suitable for professional lighting fixtures in retail displays, hospitality and architectural accent lighting.

Advantages

The lamp provides a warm white light with high color rendering suitable for presenting merchandise and enhancing interior ambiance. Ceramic metal halide construction gives stable color over time and reliable lumen maintenance, while the compact single-ended form factor fits many reflector and luminaire designs. The design offers good efficacy for its class, reducing energy consumption relative to some incandescent alternatives and maintaining consistent performance in controlled indoor environments.

Suitable for

• Retail display spotlights and track lighting
• Hospitality fixtures in hotels, restaurants and bars
• Architectural accent lighting and museum exhibits
• Recessed downlights and directional luminaires

Key specifications

• Lamp type: Ceramic metal halide (single-ended)
• Rated power: 35 W
• Base type: G12 single-pin base
• Correlated color temperature: 3000 K (warm white, 830)
• Color rendering: High color rendering suitable for accurate color presentation
• Shape: Compact tubular form for use in spot and reflector fixtures
• Application environment: Indoor use in controlled temperature fixtures

How to use

Install the lamp into compatible luminaires that accept a G12 base and are rated for ceramic metal halide lamps at 35 W. Ensure the luminaire includes the correct ignitor and ballast designed for ceramic metal halide operation. Allow the lamp to warm up after switching on to reach stable light output and color; full output and color stability are achieved after the specified warm-up period. Replace lamps in matched pairs where fixtures require uniform appearance and plan for lamp recycling or disposal according to local regulations for discharge lamps.

Recommendations

Use in enclosed or appropriately rated fixtures to maintain stable operating temperature and to protect the lamp. Select compatible electronic or magnetic control gear specified for ceramic metal halide lamps and verify fixture thermal limitations. For optimal color consistency in installations, group lamps from the same production batch and perform routine maintenance checks on ballasts and sockets.