Draeger Ethyl Benzene Detector Tubes
1 Draeger short-term detector tube for Ethyl benzene, measuring range 30 to 400 ppm. Ranges, pump strokes, measuring times and color changes as published in the Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (p. 173); prices are live. Ships in 1–2 business days.
Every Draeger tube for Ethyl benzene
| Part number | Tube | Measuring range | Strokes (n) | Measuring time | Color change | Pack | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6728381 | Draeger Ethyl Benzene 30/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 30 to 400 ppm | 6 | approx. 2 min | white → brown | Box of 10 | $150.20 |
Source: Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (order no. 90 92 086), p. 173, Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA. Each tube page carries the full handbook entry: standard deviation, temperature and humidity limits, reaction principle and cross-sensitivities.
Ethyl benzene exposure limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| OSHA PEL | TWA 100 ppm (435 mg/m³) |
| NIOSH REL | TWA 100 ppm (435 mg/m³) ST 125 ppm (545 mg/m³) |
| NIOSH IDLH | 800 ppm [10%LEL] |
| CAS number | 100-41-4 |
| Formula | CH₃CH₂C₆H₅ |
| Other names | Ethylbenzol, Phenylethane |
| Conversion | 1 ppm = 4.34 mg/m³ |
Source: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Ethyl 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 liquid with an aromatic 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 Ethyl benzene tube questions
Which Draeger tubes measure Ethyl benzene? 6728381 (30 to 400 ppm).
What is the lowest range Draeger tube for Ethyl benzene? 6728381, 30 to 400 ppm, 6 strokes.
What is the OSHA exposure limit for Ethyl benzene? OSHA PEL TWA 100 ppm (435 mg/m³); NIOSH REL TWA 100 ppm (435 mg/m³) ST 125 ppm (545 mg/m³); IDLH 800 ppm [10%LEL] (NIOSH Pocket Guide).
Which pump reads Draeger Ethyl 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 Ethyl 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).