Draeger Epichlorohydrin Detector Tubes
1 Draeger short-term detector tube for Epichlorohydrin, measuring range 5 to 80 ppm. Ranges, pump strokes, measuring times and color changes as published in the Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (p. 179); prices are live. Ships in 1–2 business days.
Every Draeger tube for Epichlorohydrin
| Part number | Tube | Measuring range | Strokes (n) | Measuring time | Color change | Pack | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6728111 | Draeger Epichlorohydrin 5/c Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 5 to 80 ppm | 20 | approx. 8 min | light gray → yellow-orange | Box of 10 | $122.58 |
Source: Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (order no. 90 92 086), p. 179, Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA. Each tube page carries the full handbook entry: standard deviation, temperature and humidity limits, reaction principle and cross-sensitivities.
Epichlorohydrin exposure limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| OSHA PEL | TWA 5 ppm (19 mg/m³) [skin] |
| NIOSH REL | Ca |
| NIOSH IDLH | Ca [75 ppm] |
| CAS number | 106-89-8 |
| Formula | C₃H₅OCl |
| Other names | 1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane, 2-Chloropropylene oxide, ã-Chloropropylene oxide |
| Conversion | 1 ppm = 3.78 mg/m³ |
Source: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Epichlorohydrin (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 slightly irritating, chloroform-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 Epichlorohydrin tube questions
Which Draeger tubes measure Epichlorohydrin? 6728111 (5 to 80 ppm).
What is the lowest range Draeger tube for Epichlorohydrin? 6728111, 5 to 80 ppm, 20 strokes.
What is the OSHA exposure limit for Epichlorohydrin? OSHA PEL TWA 5 ppm (19 mg/m³) [skin]; NIOSH REL Ca; IDLH Ca [75 ppm] (NIOSH Pocket Guide).
Which pump reads Draeger Epichlorohydrin tubes? The Draeger accuro hand pump or the X-act 5000 pump. MicroTubes, where listed, are read on the X-act 7000.
Do Draeger Epichlorohydrin 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).