Draeger Hydrogen Cyanide Detector Tubes
1 Draeger short-term detector tube for Hydrogen cyanide, measuring range 0.5 to 5 ppm / 5 to 50 ppm. Ranges, pump strokes, measuring times and color changes as published in the Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (p. 196); prices are live. Ships in 1–2 business days.
Every Draeger tube for Hydrogen cyanide
| Part number | Tube | Measuring range | Strokes (n) | Measuring time | Color change | Pack | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8103601 | Draeger Hydrogen Cyanide 0.5/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 0.5 to 5 ppm / 5 to 50 ppm | 10 /2 | approx. 2.5 min / approx. 0.5 min | yellow → red | Box of 10 | $107.52 |
Source: Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (order no. 90 92 086), p. 196, 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 Hydrogen cyanide (X-act 7000)
| MicroTube | Measuring range | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Draeger Hydrogen Cyanide MicroTube for X-act 7000, 0.5-50 ppm | 0.5-50 ppm | $117.81 |
MicroTubes are read electronically on the Draeger X-act 7000, not on a hand pump.
Hydrogen cyanide exposure limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| OSHA PEL | TWA 10 ppm (11 mg/m³) [skin] |
| NIOSH REL | ST 4.7 ppm (5 mg/m³) [skin] |
| NIOSH IDLH | 50 ppm |
| CAS number | 74-90-8 |
| Formula | HCN |
| Other names | Formonitrile, Hydrocyanic acid, Prussic acid |
| Conversion | 1 ppm = 1.10 mg/m³ |
Source: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Hydrogen cyanide (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 or pale-blue liquid or gas (above 78°F) with a bitter, almond-like odor. [Note: Often used as a 96% solution in water.]
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 Hydrogen cyanide tube questions
Which Draeger tubes measure Hydrogen cyanide? 8103601 (0.5 to 5 ppm / 5 to 50 ppm).
What is the lowest range Draeger tube for Hydrogen cyanide? 8103601, 0.5 to 5 ppm / 5 to 50 ppm, 10 /2 strokes.
What is the OSHA exposure limit for Hydrogen cyanide? OSHA PEL TWA 10 ppm (11 mg/m³) [skin]; NIOSH REL ST 4.7 ppm (5 mg/m³) [skin]; IDLH 50 ppm (NIOSH Pocket Guide).
Which pump reads Draeger Hydrogen cyanide tubes? The Draeger accuro hand pump or the X-act 5000 pump. MicroTubes, where listed, are read on the X-act 7000.
Do Draeger Hydrogen cyanide 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).