MicroTube Perchlorethylene 1-500 ppm | Draeger

The MicroTube Perchlorethylene 1-500 ppm is a detection tube used with Draeger’s gas detection systems for the measurement of perchloroethylene (also known as tetrachloroethylene, PCE) concentrations in the air. These tubes are designed for accurate, easy-to-use, and rapid measurement of PCE levels, specifically in the concentration range of 1-500 ppm (parts per million). They are typically used in industrial and environmental monitoring applications, such as in workplaces where perchloroethylene is used or present, including dry cleaning facilities, chemical manufacturing, and automotive industries.

Key Features:

1. Precise Measurement:
   The MicroTube offers a precise and reliable detection of perchloroethylene in the air, with a concentration range of 1-500 ppm. This makes it suitable for environments where low to moderate concentrations of PCE need to be detected.

2. Quick and Simple to Use:
   The tube design allows for fast and straightforward operation, making it easy to perform spot-checks or continuous monitoring of air quality.

3. Colorimetric Technology:
   Draeger’s detection tubes use colorimetric technology, meaning that the presence of perchloroethylene will cause a color change in the reagent inside the tube. This provides a visual indicator of the gas concentration. The intensity of the color change correlates to the level of PCE in the air.

4. Durable and Compact Design:
   MicroTubes are designed to be compact and durable, allowing them to be transported and used in various environments. They are often used in combination with Draeger’s pumps and systems.

5. Minimal Calibration Requirements:
   Draeger tubes are pre-calibrated, so users typically do not need to worry about regular calibration or recalibration of the system.

6. Applications:

   • Industrial Monitoring: Used in industrial settings such as dry cleaning, automotive repair shops, chemical factories, and any other place where perchloroethylene vapors are used.

   • Environmental Testing: Useful for monitoring PCE in environmental air samples, ensuring workplace safety and compliance with environmental regulations.

   • Safety Monitoring: Ensures that workers are not exposed to harmful concentrations of PCE, which can be hazardous at higher levels.

How It Works:

1. Insertion: The detection tube is inserted into Draeger's gas detection pump or system.

2. Air Sample: A known volume of air is drawn through the tube, allowing the perchloroethylene to interact with the reagent inside.

3. Color Change: Depending on the concentration of PCE in the air, the reagent will change color. The degree of color change corresponds to the PCE concentration.

4. Reading Results: The concentration is read from a calibrated scale on the tube, which correlates the color change with the ppm level.

Advantages:

• High Precision: Offers accurate and repeatable results.

• Portable and Lightweight: Ideal for field measurements or use in mobile environments.

• Cost-Effective: Provides a low-cost solution for gas detection compared to more advanced continuous monitoring systems.

Limitations:

• Limited Range: The tube is only effective for detecting perchloroethylene concentrations within the 1-500 ppm range. For higher or lower concentrations, different tubes may be needed.

• One-Time Use: Detection tubes are typically single-use, so once the sample is analyzed, the tube must be discarded.

Conclusion:

The MicroTube Perchlorethylene 1-500 ppm by Draeger is a reliable, simple, and effective tool for measuring perchloroethylene concentrations in the air, especially useful in industrial and environmental health and safety applications.