Draeger Phosgene Detector Tubes
2 Draeger short-term detector tubes for Phosgene, measuring ranges from 0.02 to 1 ppm / 0.02 to 0.6 ppm up to 0.25 to 5 ppm. Ranges, pump strokes, measuring times and color changes as published in the Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (pp. 245–246); prices are live. Ships in 1–2 business days.
Every Draeger tube for Phosgene
| Part number | Tube | Measuring range | Strokes (n) | Measuring time | Color change | Pack | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8101521 | Draeger Phosgene 0.02/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 0.02 to 1 ppm / 0.02 to 0.6 ppm | 20 / 40 | approx. 6 min / approx. 12 min | white → red | Box of 10 | $148.71 | |
| CH28301 | Draeger Phosgene 0.25/c Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 0.25 to 5 ppm | 5 | approx. 1 min | yellow → blue-green | Box of 10 | $148.04 |
Source: Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (order no. 90 92 086), pp. 245–246, 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 Phosgene (X-act 7000)
| MicroTube | Measuring range | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Draeger Phosgene MicroTube for X-act 7000, 10-1000 ppb | 10-1000 ppb | $211.86 |
MicroTubes are read electronically on the Draeger X-act 7000, not on a hand pump.
Phosgene exposure limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| OSHA PEL | TWA 0.1 ppm (0.4 mg/m³) |
| NIOSH REL | TWA 0.1 ppm (0.4 mg/m³) C 0.2 ppm (0.8 mg/m³) [15-minute] |
| NIOSH IDLH | 2 ppm |
| CAS number | 75-44-5 |
| Formula | COCl₂ |
| Other names | Carbon oxychloride, Carbonyl chloride, Carbonyl dichloride, Chloroformyl chloride |
| Conversion | 1 ppm = 4.05 mg/m³ |
Source: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Phosgene (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 gas with a suffocating odor like musty hay. [Note: A fuming liquid below 47°F. Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]
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 Phosgene tube questions
Which Draeger tubes measure Phosgene? 8101521 (0.02 to 1 ppm / 0.02 to 0.6 ppm), CH28301 (0.25 to 5 ppm).
What is the lowest range Draeger tube for Phosgene? 8101521, 0.02 to 1 ppm / 0.02 to 0.6 ppm, 20 / 40 strokes.
What is the OSHA exposure limit for Phosgene? OSHA PEL TWA 0.1 ppm (0.4 mg/m³); NIOSH REL TWA 0.1 ppm (0.4 mg/m³) C 0.2 ppm (0.8 mg/m³) [15-minute]; IDLH 2 ppm (NIOSH Pocket Guide).
Which pump reads Draeger Phosgene tubes? The Draeger accuro hand pump or the X-act 5000 pump. MicroTubes, where listed, are read on the X-act 7000.
Do Draeger Phosgene 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).