Draeger Isopropanol Detector Tubes
1 Draeger short-term detector tube for Isopropanol, measuring range 50 to 4000 ppm. Ranges, pump strokes, measuring times and color changes as published in the Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (p. 215); prices are live. Ships in 1–2 business days.
Every Draeger tube for Isopropanol
| Part number | Tube | Measuring range | Strokes (n) | Measuring time | Color change | Pack | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8103741 | Draeger Isopropanol 50/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 50 to 4000 ppm | 10 | approx. 2.5 min | yellow → mint green | Box of 10 | $117.36 |
Source: Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (order no. 90 92 086), p. 215, Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA. Each tube page carries the full handbook entry: standard deviation, temperature and humidity limits, reaction principle and cross-sensitivities.
Isopropanol exposure limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| OSHA PEL | TWA 400 ppm (980 mg/m³) |
| NIOSH REL | TWA 400 ppm (980 mg/m³) ST 500 ppm (1225 mg/m³) |
| NIOSH IDLH | 2000 ppm [10%LEL] |
| CAS number | 67-63-0 |
| Formula | (CH₃)₂CHOH |
| Other names | Dimethyl carbinol, IPA, Isopropanol, 2-Propanol, sec-Propyl alcohol, Rubbing alcohol |
| Conversion | 1 ppm = 2.46 mg/m³ |
Source: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Isopropyl alcohol (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 the odor of rubbing alcohol.
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 Isopropanol tube questions
Which Draeger tubes measure Isopropanol? 8103741 (50 to 4000 ppm).
What is the lowest range Draeger tube for Isopropanol? 8103741, 50 to 4000 ppm, 10 strokes.
What is the OSHA exposure limit for Isopropanol? OSHA PEL TWA 400 ppm (980 mg/m³); NIOSH REL TWA 400 ppm (980 mg/m³) ST 500 ppm (1225 mg/m³); IDLH 2000 ppm [10%LEL] (NIOSH Pocket Guide).
Which pump reads Draeger Isopropanol tubes? The Draeger accuro hand pump or the X-act 5000 pump. MicroTubes, where listed, are read on the X-act 7000.
Do Draeger Isopropanol 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).