Draeger Formaldehyde Detector Tubes
3 Draeger short-term detector tubes for Formaldehyde, measuring ranges from Activation tube for the Formaldehyde 0.2/a tube, extends its range down to 0.04 ppm (not a measuring tube) up to 2 to 40 ppm. Ranges, pump strokes, measuring times and color changes as published in the Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (pp. 181–182); prices are live. Ships in 1–2 business days.
Every Draeger tube for Formaldehyde
| Part number | Tube | Measuring range | Strokes (n) | Measuring time | Color change | Pack | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6733081 | Draeger Formaldehyde 0.2/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 0.5 to 5 ppm / 0.2 to 2.5 ppm | 10 / 20 | approx. 1.5 min / approx. 3 min | white → pink | Box of 10 | $128.95 | |
| 8101751 | Draeger Formaldehyde 2/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 2 to 40 ppm | 5 | approx. 30 s | white → pink | Box of 10 | $129.57 | |
| 8101141 | Draeger Activation Tubes for Formaldehyde 0.2/a, Box of 10 | Activation tube for the Formaldehyde 0.2/a tube, extends its range down to 0.04 ppm (not a measuring tube) | Box of 10 | $96.58 |
Source: Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (order no. 90 92 086), pp. 181–182, 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 Formaldehyde (X-act 7000)
| MicroTube | Measuring range | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Draeger Formaldehyde MicroTubes for X-act 7000 | 5-150 ppb; 0.15-3 ppm | $121.77 |
MicroTubes are read electronically on the Draeger X-act 7000, not on a hand pump.
Formaldehyde exposure limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| OSHA PEL | [1910.1048] TWA 0.75 ppm ST 2 ppm |
| NIOSH REL | Ca TWA 0.016 ppm C 0.1 ppm [15-minute] |
| NIOSH IDLH | Ca [20 ppm] |
| CAS number | 50-00-0 |
| Formula | HCHO |
| Other names | Methanal, Methyl aldehyde, Methylene oxide |
| Conversion | 1 ppm = 1.23 mg/m³ |
Source: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Formaldehyde (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: Nearly colorless gas with a pungent, suffocating odor. [Note: Often used in an aqueous solution (see specific listing for Formalin).]
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 Formaldehyde tube questions
Which Draeger tubes measure Formaldehyde? 6733081 (0.5 to 5 ppm / 0.2 to 2.5 ppm), 8101751 (2 to 40 ppm), 8101141 (Activation tube for the Formaldehyde 0.2/a tube, extends its range down to 0.04 ppm (not a measuring tube)).
What is the lowest range Draeger tube for Formaldehyde? 6733081, 0.5 to 5 ppm / 0.2 to 2.5 ppm, 10 / 20 strokes.
What is the OSHA exposure limit for Formaldehyde? OSHA PEL [1910.1048] TWA 0.75 ppm ST 2 ppm; NIOSH REL Ca TWA 0.016 ppm C 0.1 ppm [15-minute]; IDLH Ca [20 ppm] (NIOSH Pocket Guide).
Which pump reads Draeger Formaldehyde tubes? The Draeger accuro hand pump or the X-act 5000 pump. MicroTubes, where listed, are read on the X-act 7000.
Do Draeger Formaldehyde 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).