Draeger Phosphine Detector Tubes
6 Draeger short-term detector tubes for Phosphine, measuring ranges from 0.1 to 1.0 ppm / 0.01 to 0.3 ppm up to 25 to 900 ppm. Ranges, pump strokes, measuring times and color changes as published in the Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (pp. 247–252); prices are live. Ships in 1–2 business days.
Every Draeger tube for Phosphine
| Part number | Tube | Measuring range | Strokes (n) | Measuring time | Color change | Pack | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8101611 | Draeger Phosphine 0.01/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 0.1 to 1.0 ppm / 0.01 to 0.3 ppm | 3 / 10 | approx. 2.5 min / approx. 8 min | yellow → red | Box of 10 | $158.75 | |
| 8103341 | Draeger Phosphine 0.1/b in Acetylene Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 0.1 to 1 ppm / 1 to 15 ppm | 10 /1 | approx. 4 min / approx. 20 s | yellow-orange → red violet | Box of 10 | $159.08 | |
| 8103711 | Draeger Phosphine 0.1/c Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 0.5 to 3 ppm / 0.1 to 1.0 ppm | 1 /3 | approx. 1 min / approx. 2.5 min | yellow → red | Box of 10 | $110.15 | |
| 8101801 | Draeger Phosphine 1/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 10 to 100 ppm / 1 to 20 ppm | 2 / 10 | approx. 2 min / approx. 10 min | yellow → dark brown | Box of 10 | $104.93 | |
| CH21201 | Draeger Phosphine 50/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 50 to 1000 ppm | 3 | approx. 2 min | yellow → brown-black | Box of 10 | $143.23 | |
| 8101621 | Draeger Phosphine 25/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 200 to 10000 ppm / 25 to 900 ppm | 1 / 10 | approx. 1.5 min / approx. 10 min | yellow → dark brown | Box of 10 | $183.43 |
Source: Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (order no. 90 92 086), pp. 247–252, Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA. Each tube page carries the full handbook entry: standard deviation, temperature and humidity limits, reaction principle and cross-sensitivities.
Phosphine exposure limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| OSHA PEL | TWA 0.3 ppm (0.4 mg/m³) |
| NIOSH REL | TWA 0.3 ppm (0.4 mg/m³) ST 1 ppm (1 mg/m³) |
| NIOSH IDLH | 50 ppm |
| CAS number | 7803-51-2 |
| Formula | PH₃ |
| Other names | Hydrogen phosphide, Phosphorated hydrogen, Phosphorus hydride, Phosphorus trihydride |
| Conversion | 1 ppm = 1.39 mg/m³ |
Source: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Phosphine (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 fish- or garlic-like odor. [pesticide] [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas. Pure compound is odorless.]
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 Phosphine tube questions
Which Draeger tubes measure Phosphine? 8101611 (0.1 to 1.0 ppm / 0.01 to 0.3 ppm), 8103341 (0.1 to 1 ppm / 1 to 15 ppm), 8103711 (0.5 to 3 ppm / 0.1 to 1.0 ppm), 8101801 (10 to 100 ppm / 1 to 20 ppm), CH21201 (50 to 1000 ppm), 8101621 (200 to 10000 ppm / 25 to 900 ppm).
What is the lowest range Draeger tube for Phosphine? 8101611, 0.1 to 1.0 ppm / 0.01 to 0.3 ppm, 3 / 10 strokes.
What is the OSHA exposure limit for Phosphine? OSHA PEL TWA 0.3 ppm (0.4 mg/m³); NIOSH REL TWA 0.3 ppm (0.4 mg/m³) ST 1 ppm (1 mg/m³); IDLH 50 ppm (NIOSH Pocket Guide).
Which pump reads Draeger Phosphine tubes? The Draeger accuro hand pump or the X-act 5000 pump. MicroTubes, where listed, are read on the X-act 7000.
Do Draeger Phosphine 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).