Draeger Hexane Detector Tubes
1 Draeger short-term detector tube for Hexane, measuring range 10 to 200 ppm / 200 to 2500 ppm. Ranges, pump strokes, measuring times and color changes as published in the Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (p. 187); prices are live. Ships in 1–2 business days.
Every Draeger tube for Hexane
| Part number | Tube | Measuring range | Strokes (n) | Measuring time | Color change | Pack | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8103681 | Draeger Hexane 10/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 10 to 200 ppm / 200 to 2500 ppm | 5 / 1 | approx. 75 s / approx. 15 s | white → brown-green | Box of 10 | $137.86 |
Source: Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (order no. 90 92 086), p. 187, Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA. Each tube page carries the full handbook entry: standard deviation, temperature and humidity limits, reaction principle and cross-sensitivities.
Hexane exposure limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| OSHA PEL | TWA 500 ppm (1800 mg/m³) |
| NIOSH REL | TWA 50 ppm (180 mg/m³) |
| NIOSH IDLH | 1100 ppm [10%LEL] |
| CAS number | 110-54-3 |
| Formula | CH₃[CH₂]₄CH₃ |
| Other names | Hexane, normal-Hexane, Hexyl hydride |
| Conversion | 1 ppm = 3.53 mg/m³ |
Source: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, n-Hexane (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 gasoline-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 Hexane tube questions
Which Draeger tubes measure Hexane? 8103681 (10 to 200 ppm / 200 to 2500 ppm).
What is the lowest range Draeger tube for Hexane? 8103681, 10 to 200 ppm / 200 to 2500 ppm, 5 / 1 strokes.
What is the OSHA exposure limit for Hexane? OSHA PEL TWA 500 ppm (1800 mg/m³); NIOSH REL TWA 50 ppm (180 mg/m³); IDLH 1100 ppm [10%LEL] (NIOSH Pocket Guide).
Which pump reads Draeger Hexane tubes? The Draeger accuro hand pump or the X-act 5000 pump. MicroTubes, where listed, are read on the X-act 7000.
Do Draeger Hexane 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).