Draeger Hydrochloric Acid Detector Tubes
3 Draeger short-term detector tubes for Hydrochloric acid, measuring ranges from 0.2 to 3 ppm / 3 to 20 ppm up to 50 to 500 ppm. Ranges, pump strokes, measuring times and color changes as published in the Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (pp. 192–194); prices are live. Ships in 1–2 business days.
Every Draeger tube for Hydrochloric acid
| Part number | Tube | Measuring range | Strokes (n) | Measuring time | Color change | Pack | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8103481 | Draeger Hydrochloric Acid 0.2/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 0.2 to 3 ppm / 3 to 20 ppm | 10 /2 | approx. 2 min / 0.4 min | blue → yellow | Box of 10 | $137.23 | |
| CH29501 | Draeger Hydrochloric Acid 1/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 1 to 10 ppm | 10 | approx. 2 min | blue → yellow | Box of 10 | $137.14 | |
| 6728181 | Draeger Hydrochloric Acid 50/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 500 to 5000 ppm / 50 to 500 ppm | 1 / 10 | approx. 30 s / approx. 5 min | blue → white-yellow | Box of 10 | $136.86 |
Source: Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (order no. 90 92 086), pp. 192–194, 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 Hydrochloric acid (X-act 7000)
| MicroTube | Measuring range | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Draeger Hydrochloric Acid MicroTube for X-act 7000, 0.5-25 ppm | 0.5-25 ppm | $121.77 |
MicroTubes are read electronically on the Draeger X-act 7000, not on a hand pump.
Hydrochloric acid exposure limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| OSHA PEL | C 5 ppm (7 mg/m³) |
| NIOSH REL | C 5 ppm (7 mg/m³) |
| NIOSH IDLH | 50 ppm |
| CAS number | 7647-01-0 |
| Formula | HCl |
| Other names | Anhydrous hydrogen chloride, Aqueous hydrogen chloride, Hydrochloric acid [Note: Often used in an aqueous solution.] |
| Conversion | 1 ppm = 1.49 mg/m³ |
Source: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Hydrogen chloride (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 to slightly yellow gas with a pungent, irritating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]
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 Hydrochloric acid tube questions
Which Draeger tubes measure Hydrochloric acid? 8103481 (0.2 to 3 ppm / 3 to 20 ppm), CH29501 (1 to 10 ppm), 6728181 (500 to 5000 ppm / 50 to 500 ppm).
What is the lowest range Draeger tube for Hydrochloric acid? 8103481, 0.2 to 3 ppm / 3 to 20 ppm, 10 /2 strokes.
What is the OSHA exposure limit for Hydrochloric acid? OSHA PEL C 5 ppm (7 mg/m³); NIOSH REL C 5 ppm (7 mg/m³); IDLH 50 ppm (NIOSH Pocket Guide).
Which pump reads Draeger Hydrochloric acid tubes? The Draeger accuro hand pump or the X-act 5000 pump. MicroTubes, where listed, are read on the X-act 7000.
Do Draeger Hydrochloric acid 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).