Description
The Draeger 8101521 is the Phosgene 0.02/a detector tube, measuring range 0.02 to 1 ppm / 0.02 to 0.6 ppm, 20 / 40 pump strokes, measuring time approx. 6 min / approx. 12 min (handbook, p. 245). Sold by the box of 10, 10 single-use tubes. Read on a Draeger accuro or X-act 5000 tube pump. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days. All Draeger tubes for Phosgene.
Draeger 8101521 specifications
| Item | Draeger data |
|---|---|
| Part number | 8101521 |
| Gas or substance | Phosgene |
| Tube type | 0.02/a |
| Measuring range | 0.02 to 1 ppm / 0.02 to 0.6 ppm |
| Number of strokes (n) | 20 / 40 |
| Measuring time | approx. 6 min / approx. 12 min |
| Standard deviation | ± 10 to 15 % |
| Color change | white → red |
| Temperature | 0 to 40 °C |
| Humidity | 3 to 15 mg H2O/L |
| Reaction principle | COCl2 + arom. amine → red reaction product |
| Pack | Box of 10 |
| Pump | Read on a Draeger accuro or X-act 5000 tube pump |
Source: Dräger-Tubes & MicroTubes Handbook, 22nd edition (order no. 90 92 086), p. 245, Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA.
Cross-sensitivity (handbook, p. 245): Chlorine and hydrochloric acid lead to plus errors and cause the reading to fade at high concentrations. Phosgene concentrations above 30 ppm also cause the reading to fade.
Note (handbook, p. 245): High phosgene concentrations are not indicated!
Phosgene exposure limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| OSHA PEL | TWA 0.1 ppm (0.4 mg/m³) |
| NIOSH REL | TWA 0.1 ppm (0.4 mg/m³) C 0.2 ppm (0.8 mg/m³) [15-minute] |
| NIOSH IDLH | 2 ppm |
| CAS number | 75-44-5 |
| Formula | COCl₂ |
| Conversion | 1 ppm = 4.05 mg/m³ |
Source: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Phosgene (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.
Other Draeger tubes for Phosgene
| Part number | Tube | Measuring range | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| CH28301 | Draeger Phosgene 0.25/c Detector Tubes, Box of 10 | 0.25 to 5 ppm | Box of 10 |
Every Draeger tube for this gas, with live prices: Phosgene detector tubes.
Draeger 8101521 questions
What does the Draeger 8101521 measure? Phosgene in air, measuring range 0.02 to 1 ppm / 0.02 to 0.6 ppm.
How many pump strokes does the 8101521 take? 20 / 40 strokes (n) per the handbook, p. 245. Measuring time approx. 6 min / approx. 12 min.
Which pump does the 8101521 use? A Draeger tube pump: the accuro hand pump or the X-act 5000. Per the handbook (p. 28–29), Draeger short-term tubes and Draeger tube pumps are matched at the factory and form a single unit; using other pumps with Draeger tubes, or other tubes with Draeger pumps, can impair the measurement.
What is the color change on the 8101521? white → red, read against the scale printed on the tube.
Do Draeger 8101521 tubes expire? Yes. Draeger prints an expiration date (month and year) 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).
How many tubes are in a box of 8101521? 10. Each tube is used once.
Guides: what Draeger tubes measure · pump strokes and measuring time · how to read a tube · expiration and storage · cross-sensitivity · all tubes by gas and range.
