Draeger Oil Mist Detector Tubes
3 Draeger short-term detector tubes for Oil mist, measuring ranges from 0.1 to 1 mg/m3 up to m³. Ranges, pump strokes, measuring times and color changes as published in the Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (p. 235); prices are live. Ships in 1–2 business days.
Every Draeger tube for Oil mist
| Part number | Tube | Measuring range | Strokes (n) | Measuring time | Color change | Pack | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6728371 | Draeger Oil Mist 10/a-P Tubes for Aerotest, Box of 10 | 0.1 to 1 mg/m3 | white → light beige or | Box of 10 | $128.05 | |||
| 6733031 | Draeger Oil Mist 1/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 1 to 10 mg/m3 | 100 | approx. 25 min | white → brown | Box of 10 | $124.28 | |
| 8103111 | Draeger 8103111 Oil Tubes for Aerotest (Oil PN, Navy), Box of 10 | 5 mg/m³ | Box of 10 | $158.85 |
Source: Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (order no. 90 92 086), p. 235, Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA. Each tube page carries the full handbook entry: standard deviation, temperature and humidity limits, reaction principle and cross-sensitivities.
Oil mist exposure limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| OSHA PEL | TWA 5 mg/m³ |
| NIOSH REL | TWA 5 mg/m³ ST 10 mg/m³ |
| NIOSH IDLH | 2500 mg/m³ |
| CAS number | 8012-95-1 |
| Other names | Heavy mineral oil mist, Paraffin oil mist, White mineral oil mist |
Source: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Oil mist (mineral) (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, oily liquid aerosol dispersed in air. [Note: Has an odor like burned lubricating oil.]
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 Oil mist tube questions
Which Draeger tubes measure Oil mist? 6728371 (0.1 to 1 mg/m3), 6733031 (1 to 10 mg/m3), 8103111 (5 mg/m³).
What is the lowest range Draeger tube for Oil mist? 6728371, 0.1 to 1 mg/m3.
What is the OSHA exposure limit for Oil mist? OSHA PEL TWA 5 mg/m³; NIOSH REL TWA 5 mg/m³ ST 10 mg/m³; IDLH 2500 mg/m³ (NIOSH Pocket Guide).
Which pump reads Draeger Oil mist tubes? The Draeger accuro hand pump or the X-act 5000 pump. MicroTubes, where listed, are read on the X-act 7000.
Do Draeger Oil mist 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).