Draeger Diethyl Ether Detector Tubes
1 Draeger short-term detector tube for Diethyl ether, measuring range 100 to 4000 ppm. Ranges, pump strokes, measuring times and color changes as published in the Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (p. 167); prices are live. Ships in 1–2 business days.
Every Draeger tube for Diethyl ether
| Part number | Tube | Measuring range | Strokes (n) | Measuring time | Color change | Pack | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6730501 | Draeger Diethyl Ether 100/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 100 to 4000 ppm | 10 | approx. 3 min | orange → green-brown | Box of 10 | $152.23 |
Source: Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (order no. 90 92 086), p. 167, Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA. Each tube page carries the full handbook entry: standard deviation, temperature and humidity limits, reaction principle and cross-sensitivities.
Diethyl ether exposure limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| OSHA PEL | TWA 400 ppm (1200 mg/m³) |
| NIOSH REL | |
| NIOSH IDLH | 1900 ppm [10%LEL] |
| CAS number | 60-29-7 |
| Formula | C₂H₅OC₂H₅ |
| Other names | Diethyl ether, Diethyl oxide, Ether, Ethyl oxide, Solvent ether |
| Conversion | 1 ppm = 3.03 mg/m³ |
Source: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Ethyl ether (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 pungent, sweetish odor. [Note: A gas above 94°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 Diethyl ether tube questions
Which Draeger tubes measure Diethyl ether? 6730501 (100 to 4000 ppm).
What is the lowest range Draeger tube for Diethyl ether? 6730501, 100 to 4000 ppm, 10 strokes.
What is the OSHA exposure limit for Diethyl ether? OSHA PEL TWA 400 ppm (1200 mg/m³); NIOSH REL ; IDLH 1900 ppm [10%LEL] (NIOSH Pocket Guide).
Which pump reads Draeger Diethyl ether tubes? The Draeger accuro hand pump or the X-act 5000 pump. MicroTubes, where listed, are read on the X-act 7000.
Do Draeger Diethyl ether 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).