Draeger Ethanol Detector Tubes
1 Draeger short-term detector tube for Ethanol, measuring range 100 to 3000 ppm. Ranges, pump strokes, measuring times and color changes as published in the Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (p. 171); prices are live. Ships in 1–2 business days.
Every Draeger tube for Ethanol
| Part number | Tube | Measuring range | Strokes (n) | Measuring time | Color change | Pack | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8103761 | Draeger Ethanol 100/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 100 to 3000 ppm | 6 | approx. 1.5 min | yellow → mint green | Box of 10 | $104.20 |
Source: Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (order no. 90 92 086), p. 171, Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA. Each tube page carries the full handbook entry: standard deviation, temperature and humidity limits, reaction principle and cross-sensitivities.
Ethanol 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 Ethanol tube questions
Which Draeger tubes measure Ethanol? 8103761 (100 to 3000 ppm).
What is the lowest range Draeger tube for Ethanol? 8103761, 100 to 3000 ppm, 6 strokes.
What is the OSHA exposure limit for Ethanol? 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 Ethanol tubes? The Draeger accuro hand pump or the X-act 5000 pump. MicroTubes, where listed, are read on the X-act 7000.
Do Draeger Ethanol 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).