Draeger Ammonia Detector Tubes
6 Draeger short-term detector tubes for Ammonia, measuring ranges from 0.25 to 3 ppm up to 0.5 to 10 Vol%. Ranges, pump strokes, measuring times and color changes as published in the Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (pp. 126–312); prices are live. Ships in 1–2 business days.
Every Draeger tube for Ammonia
| Part number | Tube | Measuring range | Strokes (n) | Measuring time | Color change | Pack | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8101711 | Draeger Ammonia 0.25/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 0.25 to 3 ppm | 10 | approx. 1 min | yellow → blue | Box of 10 | $92.11 | |
| 6733231 | Draeger Ammonia 2/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 2 to 30 ppm | 5 | approx. 1 min | yellow → blue | Box of 10 | $94.22 | |
| 8101941 | Draeger Ammonia 5/b Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 5 to 100 ppm | 1 | approx. 10 s | yellow → blue | Box of 10 | $125.24 | |
| CH20501 | Draeger Ammonia 5/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 5 to 70 ppm / 50 to 700 ppm | 10 /1 | approx. 60 s / approx. 10 s | yellow → blue | Box of 10 | $129.45 | |
| 8101301 | Draeger Ammonia 20/a-D Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 20-1,500 ppm in 1 h (down to 2.5-200 ppm in 8 h) | yellow → blue | Box of 10 | $151.01 | |||
| CH31901 | Draeger Ammonia 0.5%/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 0.5 to 10 Vol% | 1 + 1 desorption stroke | approx. 20 s/stroke | yellow → purple | Box of 10 | $129.97 |
Source: Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (order no. 90 92 086), pp. 126–312, 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 Ammonia (X-act 7000)
| MicroTube | Measuring range | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Draeger Ammonia MicroTubes for X-act 7000 | 1-100 ppm; 100-2500 ppm | $117.81 |
MicroTubes are read electronically on the Draeger X-act 7000, not on a hand pump.
Ammonia exposure limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| OSHA PEL | TWA 50 ppm (35 mg/m³) |
| NIOSH REL | TWA 25 ppm (18 mg/m³) ST 35 ppm (27 mg/m³) |
| NIOSH IDLH | 300 ppm |
| CAS number | 7664-41-7 |
| Formula | NH₃ |
| Other names | Anhydrous ammonia, Aqua ammonia, Aqueous ammonia [Note: Often used in an aqueous solution.] |
| Conversion | 1 ppm = 0.70 mg/m³ |
Source: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Ammonia (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 gas with a pungent, suffocating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas. Easily liquefied under pressure.]
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 Ammonia tube questions
Which Draeger tubes measure Ammonia? 8101711 (0.25 to 3 ppm), 6733231 (2 to 30 ppm), 8101941 (5 to 100 ppm), CH20501 (5 to 70 ppm / 50 to 700 ppm), 8101301 (20-1,500 ppm in 1 h (down to 2.5-200 ppm in 8 h)), CH31901 (0.5 to 10 Vol%).
What is the lowest range Draeger tube for Ammonia? 8101711, 0.25 to 3 ppm, 10 strokes.
What is the OSHA exposure limit for Ammonia? OSHA PEL TWA 50 ppm (35 mg/m³); NIOSH REL TWA 25 ppm (18 mg/m³) ST 35 ppm (27 mg/m³); IDLH 300 ppm (NIOSH Pocket Guide).
Which pump reads Draeger Ammonia tubes? The Draeger accuro hand pump or the X-act 5000 pump. MicroTubes, where listed, are read on the X-act 7000.
Do Draeger Ammonia 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).