Draeger Pentane Detector Tubes
1 Draeger short-term detector tube for Pentane, measuring range 100 to 1500 ppm. Ranges, pump strokes, measuring times and color changes as published in the Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (p. 241); prices are live. Ships in 1–2 business days.
Every Draeger tube for Pentane
| Part number | Tube | Measuring range | Strokes (n) | Measuring time | Color change | Pack | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6724701 | Draeger Pentane 100/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 100 to 1500 ppm | 1 | approx. 15 s | white → brown-green | Box of 10 | $150.59 |
Source: Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (order no. 90 92 086), p. 241, Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA. Each tube page carries the full handbook entry: standard deviation, temperature and humidity limits, reaction principle and cross-sensitivities.
Pentane exposure limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| OSHA PEL | TWA 1000 ppm (2950 mg/m³) |
| NIOSH REL | TWA 120 ppm (350 mg/m³) C 610 ppm (1800 mg/m³) [15-minute] |
| NIOSH IDLH | 1500 ppm [10%LEL] |
| CAS number | 109-66-0 |
| Formula | CH₃[CH₂]₃CH₃ |
| Other names | Pentane, normal-Pentane |
| Conversion | 1 ppm = 2.95 mg/m³ |
Source: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, n-Pentane (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. [Note: A gas above 97°F. May be utilized as a fuel.]
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 Pentane tube questions
Which Draeger tubes measure Pentane? 6724701 (100 to 1500 ppm).
What is the lowest range Draeger tube for Pentane? 6724701, 100 to 1500 ppm, 1 strokes.
What is the OSHA exposure limit for Pentane? OSHA PEL TWA 1000 ppm (2950 mg/m³); NIOSH REL TWA 120 ppm (350 mg/m³) C 610 ppm (1800 mg/m³) [15-minute]; IDLH 1500 ppm [10%LEL] (NIOSH Pocket Guide).
Which pump reads Draeger Pentane tubes? The Draeger accuro hand pump or the X-act 5000 pump. MicroTubes, where listed, are read on the X-act 7000.
Do Draeger Pentane 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).