Draeger Perchloroethylene Detector Tubes
2 Draeger short-term detector tubes for Perchloroethylene, measuring ranges from 0.5 to 4 ppm / 0.1 to 1 ppm up to 2 to 40 ppm. Ranges, pump strokes, measuring times and color changes as published in the Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (pp. 242–243); prices are live. Ships in 1–2 business days.
Every Draeger tube for Perchloroethylene
| Part number | Tube | Measuring range | Strokes (n) | Measuring time | Color change | Pack | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8101551 | Draeger Perchloroethylene 0.1/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 0.5 to 4 ppm / 0.1 to 1 ppm | 3 /9 | approx. 3 min / approx. 9 min | light gray → blue | Box of 10 | $328.02 | |
| 8101501 | Draeger Perchloroethylene 2/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 20 to 300 ppm / 2 to 40 ppm | 1 /5 | approx. 30 s / approx. 3 min | yellow → gray-blue | Box of 10 | $109.91 |
Source: Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (order no. 90 92 086), pp. 242–243, 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 Perchloroethylene (X-act 7000)
| MicroTube | Measuring range | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Draeger Perchloroethylene MicroTube for X-act 7000, 1-500 ppm | 1-500 ppm | $117.81 |
MicroTubes are read electronically on the Draeger X-act 7000, not on a hand pump.
Perchloroethylene exposure limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| OSHA PEL | TWA 100 ppm C 200 ppm (for 5 minutes in any 3-hour period), with a maximum peak of 300 ppm |
| NIOSH REL | Ca Minimize workplace exposure concentrations. |
| NIOSH IDLH | Ca [150 ppm] |
| CAS number | 127-18-4 |
| Formula | Cl₂C=CCl₂ |
| Other names | Perchlorethylene, Perchloroethylene, Perk, Tetrachlorethylene |
| Conversion | 1 ppm = 6.78 mg/m³ |
Source: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Tetrachloroethylene (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 mild, chloroform-like odor.
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 Perchloroethylene tube questions
Which Draeger tubes measure Perchloroethylene? 8101551 (0.5 to 4 ppm / 0.1 to 1 ppm), 8101501 (20 to 300 ppm / 2 to 40 ppm).
What is the lowest range Draeger tube for Perchloroethylene? 8101551, 0.5 to 4 ppm / 0.1 to 1 ppm, 3 /9 strokes.
What is the OSHA exposure limit for Perchloroethylene? OSHA PEL TWA 100 ppm C 200 ppm (for 5 minutes in any 3-hour period), with a maximum peak of 300 ppm; NIOSH REL Ca Minimize workplace exposure concentrations.; IDLH Ca [150 ppm] (NIOSH Pocket Guide).
Which pump reads Draeger Perchloroethylene tubes? The Draeger accuro hand pump or the X-act 5000 pump. MicroTubes, where listed, are read on the X-act 7000.
Do Draeger Perchloroethylene 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).