Draeger Toluene Detector Tubes
3 Draeger short-term detector tubes for Toluene, measuring ranges from 50 to 300 ppm / 5 to 80 ppm up to 100 to 1800 ppm. Ranges, pump strokes, measuring times and color changes as published in the Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (pp. 266–268); prices are live. Ships in 1–2 business days.
Every Draeger tube for Toluene
| Part number | Tube | Measuring range | Strokes (n) | Measuring time | Color change | Pack | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8101661 | Draeger Toluene 5/b Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 50 to 300 ppm / 5 to 80 ppm | 2 / 10 | approx. 2 min / approx. 10 min | white → light brown | Box of 10 | $127.47 | |
| 8101701 | Draeger Toluene 50/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 50 to 400 ppm | 5 | approx. 1.5 min | white → brown | Box of 10 | $109.57 | |
| 8101731 | Draeger Toluene 100/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 100 to 1800 ppm | 10 | approx. 1.5 min | white → brown-purple | Box of 10 | $128.37 |
Source: Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (order no. 90 92 086), pp. 266–268, 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 Toluene (X-act 7000)
| MicroTube | Measuring range | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Draeger Toluene MicroTube for X-act 7000, 10-1000 ppm | 10-1000 ppm | $117.81 |
MicroTubes are read electronically on the Draeger X-act 7000, not on a hand pump.
Toluene exposure limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| OSHA PEL | TWA 200 ppm C 300 ppm 500 ppm (10-minute maximum peak) |
| NIOSH REL | TWA 100 ppm (375 mg/m³) ST 150 ppm (560 mg/m³) |
| NIOSH IDLH | 500 ppm |
| CAS number | 108-88-3 |
| Formula | C₆H₅CH₃ |
| Other names | Methyl benzene, Methyl benzol, Phenyl methane, Toluol |
| Conversion | 1 ppm = 3.77 mg/m³ |
Source: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Toluene (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 sweet, pungent, benzene-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 Toluene tube questions
Which Draeger tubes measure Toluene? 8101661 (50 to 300 ppm / 5 to 80 ppm), 8101701 (50 to 400 ppm), 8101731 (100 to 1800 ppm).
What is the lowest range Draeger tube for Toluene? 8101661, 50 to 300 ppm / 5 to 80 ppm, 2 / 10 strokes.
What is the OSHA exposure limit for Toluene? OSHA PEL TWA 200 ppm C 300 ppm 500 ppm (10-minute maximum peak); NIOSH REL TWA 100 ppm (375 mg/m³) ST 150 ppm (560 mg/m³); IDLH 500 ppm (NIOSH Pocket Guide).
Which pump reads Draeger Toluene tubes? The Draeger accuro hand pump or the X-act 5000 pump. MicroTubes, where listed, are read on the X-act 7000.
Do Draeger Toluene 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).