Draeger Acetic Acid Detector Tubes
1 Draeger short-term detector tube for Acetic acid, measuring range 5 to 80 ppm. Ranges, pump strokes, measuring times and color changes as published in the Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (p. 119); prices are live. Ships in 1–2 business days.
Every Draeger tube for Acetic acid
| Part number | Tube | Measuring range | Strokes (n) | Measuring time | Color change | Pack | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6722101 | Draeger Acetic Acid 5/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 5 to 80 ppm | 3 | approx. 30 s | violet-blue → yellow | Box of 10 | $107.30 |
Source: Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (order no. 90 92 086), p. 119, Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA. Each tube page carries the full handbook entry: standard deviation, temperature and humidity limits, reaction principle and cross-sensitivities.
Acetic acid exposure limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| OSHA PEL | TWA 10 ppm (25 mg/m³) |
| NIOSH REL | TWA 10 ppm (25 mg/m³) ST 15 ppm (37 mg/m³) |
| NIOSH IDLH | 50 ppm |
| CAS number | 64-19-7 |
| Formula | CH₃COOH |
| Other names | Acetic acid (aqueous), Ethanoic acid, Glacial acetic acid, Methanecarboxylic acid [Note: Can be found in concentrations of 5-8% in vinegar.] |
| Conversion | 1 ppm = 2.46 mg/m³ |
Source: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Acetic acid (OSHA PEL from 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z as listed there). TWA = 8-hour time-weighted average, ST = short-term (15-minute), C = ceiling, Ca = NIOSH potential occupational carcinogen. NIOSH physical description: Colorless liquid or crystals with a sour, vinegar-like odor. [Note: Pure compound is a solid below 62°F. Often used in an aqueous solution.]
Draeger short-term tubes are read on a Draeger accuro or X-act 5000 tube pump. Per the handbook (pp. 28–29), Draeger tubes and Draeger pumps are matched at the factory and form a single unit; other makers' pumps and tubes are not interchangeable with them. All Draeger tubes A–Z.
Guides: Draeger tubes by gas and range · tube ranges and the OSHA and NIOSH limits · what Draeger tubes measure · what the tube names mean · how to read a tube · the accuro pump.
Draeger Acetic acid tube questions
Which Draeger tubes measure Acetic acid? 6722101 (5 to 80 ppm).
What is the lowest range Draeger tube for Acetic acid? 6722101, 5 to 80 ppm, 3 strokes.
What is the OSHA exposure limit for Acetic acid? OSHA PEL TWA 10 ppm (25 mg/m³); NIOSH REL TWA 10 ppm (25 mg/m³) ST 15 ppm (37 mg/m³); IDLH 50 ppm (NIOSH Pocket Guide).
Which pump reads Draeger Acetic acid tubes? The Draeger accuro hand pump or the X-act 5000 pump. MicroTubes, where listed, are read on the X-act 7000.
Do Draeger Acetic acid tubes expire? Yes. The expiration date (month and year) is printed on the package; the handbook states a typical shelf life for the customer of up to two years, stored sealed at the temperature on the package strip (handbook section 2.13).