Draeger Benzene Detector Tubes
6 Draeger short-term detector tubes for Benzene, measuring ranges from 0.25 to 2 ppm / 2 to 10 ppm up to Pre-filter tube that lets a PID read benzene selectively (not a measuring tube). Ranges, pump strokes, measuring times and color changes as published in the Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (pp. 133–137); prices are live. Ships in 1–2 business days.
Every Draeger tube for Benzene
| Part number | Tube | Measuring range | Strokes (n) | Measuring time | Color change | Pack | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8103691 | Draeger Benzene 0.25/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 0.25 to 2 ppm / 2 to 10 ppm | 5 /1 | approx. 5 min / approx. 1 min | light gray → dark gray | Box of 10 | $135.67 | |
| 8101231 | Draeger Benzene 2/a Detector Tubes, Box of 5 | 2 to 60 ppm | 20 | approx. 8 min | white → brown-gray | Box of 5 | $135.52 | |
| 6718801 | Draeger Benzene 5/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 5 to 40 ppm | 15 to 2 | max. 3 min | white → reddish brown | Box of 10 | $93.28 | |
| 6728071 | Draeger Benzene 5/b Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 5 to 50 ppm | 20 | approx. 8 min | white → brown-green | Box of 10 | $132.34 | |
| 8101741 | Draeger Benzene 15/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 15 to 420 ppm | 20 to 2 | max. 4 min | white → reddish brown | Box of 10 | $136.05 | |
| 8103511 | Draeger 8103511 PID Pre-Filter Tubes for Benzene, Box of 10 | Pre-filter tube that lets a PID read benzene selectively (not a measuring tube) | Box of 10 | $136.20 |
Source: Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (order no. 90 92 086), pp. 133–137, 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 Benzene (X-act 7000)
| MicroTube | Measuring range | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Draeger Benzene MicroTubes for X-act 7000 | 1-150 ppb; 0.15-10 ppm; 10-100 ppm | $103.95 |
MicroTubes are read electronically on the Draeger X-act 7000, not on a hand pump.
Benzene exposure limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| OSHA PEL | [1910.1028] TWA 1 ppm ST 5 ppm |
| NIOSH REL | Ca TWA 0.1 ppm ST 1 ppm |
| NIOSH IDLH | Ca [500 ppm] |
| CAS number | 71-43-2 |
| Formula | C₆H₆ |
| Other names | Benzol, Phenyl hydride |
| Conversion | 1 ppm = 3.19 mg/m³ |
Source: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Benzene (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 to light-yellow liquid with an aromatic odor. [Note: A solid below 42°F.]
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 Benzene tube questions
Which Draeger tubes measure Benzene? 8103691 (0.25 to 2 ppm / 2 to 10 ppm), 8101231 (2 to 60 ppm), 6718801 (5 to 40 ppm), 6728071 (5 to 50 ppm), 8101741 (15 to 420 ppm), 8103511 (Pre-filter tube that lets a PID read benzene selectively (not a measuring tube)).
What is the lowest range Draeger tube for Benzene? 8103691, 0.25 to 2 ppm / 2 to 10 ppm, 5 /1 strokes.
What is the OSHA exposure limit for Benzene? OSHA PEL [1910.1028] TWA 1 ppm ST 5 ppm; NIOSH REL Ca TWA 0.1 ppm ST 1 ppm; IDLH Ca [500 ppm] (NIOSH Pocket Guide).
Which pump reads Draeger Benzene tubes? The Draeger accuro hand pump or the X-act 5000 pump. MicroTubes, where listed, are read on the X-act 7000.
Do Draeger Benzene 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).