Draeger Trichloroethylene Detector Tubes
2 Draeger short-term detector tubes for Trichloroethylene, measuring ranges from 20 to 250 ppm / 2 to 50 ppm up to 50 to 500 ppm. Ranges, pump strokes, measuring times and color changes as published in the Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (pp. 271–272); prices are live. Ships in 1–2 business days.
Every Draeger tube for Trichloroethylene
| Part number | Tube | Measuring range | Strokes (n) | Measuring time | Color change | Pack | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6728541 | Draeger Trichloroethylene 2/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 20 to 250 ppm / 2 to 50 ppm | 3 /5 | approx. 1.5 min / approx. 2.5 min | light gray → orange | Box of 10 | $116.90 | |
| 8101881 | Draeger Trichloroethylene 50/a Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 50 to 500 ppm | 5 | approx. 1.5 min | light gray → orange | Box of 10 | $116.61 |
Source: Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (order no. 90 92 086), pp. 271–272, Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA. Each tube page carries the full handbook entry: standard deviation, temperature and humidity limits, reaction principle and cross-sensitivities.
Trichloroethylene exposure limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| OSHA PEL | TWA 100 ppm C 200 ppm 300 ppm (5-minute maximum peak in any 2 hours) |
| NIOSH REL | Ca |
| NIOSH IDLH | Ca [1000 ppm] |
| CAS number | 79-01-6 |
| Formula | ClCH=CCl₂ |
| Other names | Ethylene trichloride, TCE, Trichloroethene, Trilene |
| Conversion | 1 ppm = 5.37 mg/m³ |
Source: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Trichloroethylene (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 (unless dyed blue) with a 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 Trichloroethylene tube questions
Which Draeger tubes measure Trichloroethylene? 6728541 (20 to 250 ppm / 2 to 50 ppm), 8101881 (50 to 500 ppm).
What is the lowest range Draeger tube for Trichloroethylene? 6728541, 20 to 250 ppm / 2 to 50 ppm, 3 /5 strokes.
What is the OSHA exposure limit for Trichloroethylene? OSHA PEL TWA 100 ppm C 200 ppm 300 ppm (5-minute maximum peak in any 2 hours); NIOSH REL Ca; IDLH Ca [1000 ppm] (NIOSH Pocket Guide).
Which pump reads Draeger Trichloroethylene tubes? The Draeger accuro hand pump or the X-act 5000 pump. MicroTubes, where listed, are read on the X-act 7000.
Do Draeger Trichloroethylene 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).