Draeger Acetone Detector Tubes
2 Draeger short-term detector tubes for Acetone, measuring ranges from 40 to 800 ppm up to 100 to 12000 ppm. Ranges, pump strokes, measuring times and color changes as published in the Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (pp. 120–121); prices are live. Ships in 1–2 business days.
Every Draeger tube for Acetone
| Part number | Tube | Measuring range | Strokes (n) | Measuring time | Color change | Pack | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8103381 | Draeger Acetone 40/a Detector Tubes, Box of 5 | 40 to 800 ppm | 1 | approx. 1 min | light yellow → yellow | Box of 5 | $115.98 | |
| CH22901 | Draeger Acetone 100/b Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 100 to 12000 ppm | 10 | approx. 4 min | light yellow → yellow | Box of 10 | $94.95 |
Source: Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (order no. 90 92 086), pp. 120–121, Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA. Each tube page carries the full handbook entry: standard deviation, temperature and humidity limits, reaction principle and cross-sensitivities.
Draeger MicroTubes for Acetone (X-act 7000)
| MicroTube | Measuring range | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Draeger Acetone MicroTube for X-act 7000, 25-5000 ppm | 25-5000 ppm | $117.81 |
MicroTubes are read electronically on the Draeger X-act 7000, not on a hand pump.
Acetone exposure limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| OSHA PEL | TWA 1000 ppm (2400 mg/m³) |
| NIOSH REL | TWA 250 ppm (590 mg/m³) |
| NIOSH IDLH | 2500 ppm [10%LEL] |
| CAS number | 67-64-1 |
| Formula | (CH₃)₂CO |
| Other names | Dimethyl ketone, Ketone propane, 2-Propanone |
| Conversion | 1 ppm = 2.38 mg/m³ |
Source: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Acetone (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 with a fragrant, mint-like odor.
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 Acetone tube questions
Which Draeger tubes measure Acetone? 8103381 (40 to 800 ppm), CH22901 (100 to 12000 ppm).
What is the lowest range Draeger tube for Acetone? 8103381, 40 to 800 ppm, 1 strokes.
What is the OSHA exposure limit for Acetone? OSHA PEL TWA 1000 ppm (2400 mg/m³); NIOSH REL TWA 250 ppm (590 mg/m³); IDLH 2500 ppm [10%LEL] (NIOSH Pocket Guide).
Which pump reads Draeger Acetone tubes? The Draeger accuro hand pump or the X-act 5000 pump. MicroTubes, where listed, are read on the X-act 7000.
Do Draeger Acetone 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).