Draeger Sulfuric Acid Detector Tubes
1 Draeger short-term detector tube for Sulfuric acid, measuring range 1 to 5 mg/m3. Ranges, pump strokes, measuring times and color changes as published in the Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (p. 262); prices are live. Ships in 1–2 business days.
Every Draeger tube for Sulfuric acid
| Part number | Tube | Measuring range | Strokes (n) | Measuring time | Color change | Pack | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6728781 | Draeger Sulfuric Acid 1/a Detector Tubes, Box of 9 | 1 to 5 mg/m3 | 100 | approx. 100 min | brown → pink-purple | Box of 9 | $197.79 |
Source: Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (order no. 90 92 086), p. 262, Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA. Each tube page carries the full handbook entry: standard deviation, temperature and humidity limits, reaction principle and cross-sensitivities.
Sulfuric acid exposure limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| OSHA PEL | TWA 1 mg/m³ |
| NIOSH REL | TWA 1 mg/m³ |
| NIOSH IDLH | 15 mg/m³ |
| CAS number | 7664-93-9 |
| Formula | H₂SO₄ |
| Other names | Battery acid, Hydrogen sulfate, Oil of vitriol, Sulfuric acid (aqueous) |
Source: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Sulfuric acid (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 to dark-brown, oily, odorless liquid. [Note: Pure compound is a solid below 51°F. Often used in an aqueous solution.]
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 Sulfuric acid tube questions
Which Draeger tubes measure Sulfuric acid? 6728781 (1 to 5 mg/m3).
What is the lowest range Draeger tube for Sulfuric acid? 6728781, 1 to 5 mg/m3, 100 strokes.
What is the OSHA exposure limit for Sulfuric acid? OSHA PEL TWA 1 mg/m³; NIOSH REL TWA 1 mg/m³; IDLH 15 mg/m³ (NIOSH Pocket Guide).
Which pump reads Draeger Sulfuric acid tubes? The Draeger accuro hand pump or the X-act 5000 pump. MicroTubes, where listed, are read on the X-act 7000.
Do Draeger Sulfuric acid 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).