Draeger Trichloroethane Detector Tubes
1 Draeger short-term detector tube for Trichloroethane, measuring range 50 to 600 ppm. Ranges, pump strokes, measuring times and color changes as published in the Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (p. 270); prices are live. Ships in 1–2 business days.
Every Draeger tube for Trichloroethane
| Part number | Tube | Measuring range | Strokes (n) | Measuring time | Color change | Pack | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH21101 | Draeger Trichloroethane 50/d Detector Tubes, Box of 5 | 50 to 600 ppm | 2 + 3 desorption strokes | approx. 1.5 min | gray → brown-red | Box of 5 | $105.41 |
Source: Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (order no. 90 92 086), p. 270, Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA. Each tube page carries the full handbook entry: standard deviation, temperature and humidity limits, reaction principle and cross-sensitivities.
Trichloroethane exposure limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| OSHA PEL | TWA 350 ppm (1900 mg/m³) |
| NIOSH REL | C 350 ppm (1900 mg/m³) [15-minute] (Chloroethanes) |
| NIOSH IDLH | 700 ppm |
| CAS number | 71-55-6 |
| Formula | CH₃CCl₃ |
| Other names | Chlorothene, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (stabilized) |
| Conversion | 1 ppm = 5.46 mg/m³ |
Source: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Methyl chloroform (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 Trichloroethane tube questions
Which Draeger tubes measure Trichloroethane? CH21101 (50 to 600 ppm).
What is the lowest range Draeger tube for Trichloroethane? CH21101, 50 to 600 ppm, 2 + 3 desorption strokes strokes.
What is the OSHA exposure limit for Trichloroethane? OSHA PEL TWA 350 ppm (1900 mg/m³); NIOSH REL C 350 ppm (1900 mg/m³) [15-minute] (Chloroethanes); IDLH 700 ppm (NIOSH Pocket Guide).
Which pump reads Draeger Trichloroethane tubes? The Draeger accuro hand pump or the X-act 5000 pump. MicroTubes, where listed, are read on the X-act 7000.
Do Draeger Trichloroethane 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).