Tube - Styrene 10/b (10) | Draeger

Key Specifications

• Measuring range: 10 to 250 ppm for styrene.

• Number of tubes per pack: 10 tubes/box.

• Standard deviation (accuracy): ±15 to ±20% typical.

• Reaction principle: Styrene + formaldehyde (HCHO) → red-brown reaction product.

• Color change indicator: From white to red brown.

• Ambient operating conditions: Temperature range 0 °C to 40 °C; absolute humidity 3 to 15 mg H₂O/L.

• Time for measurement: Approx. 3 minutes under standard conditions.

• Measurement principle: A fixed volume of air (via a pump, e.g., the Dräger Accuro®) is drawn through the tube; the reagent inside reacts if the target gas is present and shows a colored stain whose length corresponds to concentration.

Typical Applications

• Spot measurements in industrial or occupational settings for styrene vapour exposure.

• Measurement of concentration peaks in the breathing zone of personnel.

• Checking for vapour leaks in confined spaces, tanks, shafts, sewers etc.

• Pre-entry tests before personnel enter a potentially contaminated area.

Usage Notes & Considerations

• Requires compatible pump equipment (e.g., the Dräger Accuro bellows pump) for drawing the air sample.

• Ensure ambient conditions (temperature/humidity) are within specification to maintain accuracy.

• Be aware of cross-sensitivity: Other organic compounds that react with the formaldehyde/sulfuric acid indicating system (such as xylene, toluene, butadiene, ethyl benzene) may interfere with accurate styrene measurement. In the presence of these, measuring monostyrene may be impossible.

• Storage and shelf-life: While a specific shelf life isn’t always highlighted in all sources, one distributor lists a shelf life of 2 years for this tube.

• Delivery concerns: This product is classified as dangerous goods (since reagents/chemicals are involved) which might affect shipping method, especially for international shipments.

Product Benefits

• Rapid detection: Designed for quick “on-the-spot” readings rather than long laboratory analysis.

• Portable and field-friendly: Good for field safety teams, industrial hygiene monitoring, plant maintenance teams.

• Trusted system: Part of the Dräger tube system with wide industry acceptance.

• Broad detecting capability: While focused on styrene, it provides flexibility in occupational hygiene applications.