Draeger Alcohol Detector Tubes
1 Draeger short-term detector tube for Alcohol, measuring range 500 - 5000 ppm / 10 - 500 ppm. Ranges, pump strokes, measuring times and color changes as published in the Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (p. 124); prices are live. Ships in 1–2 business days.
Every Draeger tube for Alcohol
| Part number | Tube | Measuring range | Strokes (n) | Measuring time | Color change | Pack | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3740290 | Draeger Alcohol 10/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 500 - 5000 ppm / 10 - 500 ppm | 2 / 5 | 3 min / 7.5 min | yellow → mint green | Box of 10 | $115.84 |
Source: Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (order no. 90 92 086), p. 124, 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 Alcohol (X-act 7000)
| MicroTube | Measuring range | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Draeger Alcohol MicroTube for X-act 7000, 10-5000 ppm | 10-5000 ppm | $130.68 |
MicroTubes are read electronically on the Draeger X-act 7000, not on a hand pump.
Alcohol exposure limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| OSHA PEL | TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m³) |
| NIOSH REL | TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m³) |
| NIOSH IDLH | 3300 ppm [10%LEL] |
| CAS number | 64-17-5 |
| Formula | CH₃CH₂OH |
| Other names | Alcohol, Cologne spirit, Ethanol, EtOH, Grain alcohol |
| Conversion | 1 ppm = 1.89 mg/m³ |
Source: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Ethyl alcohol (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: Clear, colorless liquid with a weak, ethereal, vinous 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 Alcohol tube questions
Which Draeger tubes measure Alcohol? 3740290 (500 - 5000 ppm / 10 - 500 ppm).
What is the lowest range Draeger tube for Alcohol? 3740290, 500 - 5000 ppm / 10 - 500 ppm, 2 / 5 strokes.
What is the OSHA exposure limit for Alcohol? OSHA PEL TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m³); NIOSH REL TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m³); IDLH 3300 ppm [10%LEL] (NIOSH Pocket Guide).
Which pump reads Draeger Alcohol tubes? The Draeger accuro hand pump or the X-act 5000 pump. MicroTubes, where listed, are read on the X-act 7000.
Do Draeger Alcohol 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).