Description
GAS152D Methyl Ethyl Ketone Gastec Passive Sampling Dosi Tubes (Time Weighted Average Detector Tubes)
The Dosi-Tube System allows an operator to evaluate the level of gas a worker is exposed to over a time period such as a working shift.
The Dosi-Tube is easily clipped into the holder (GAS710) which is worn on a garment of clothing.
Performance |
Measuring Range | 2 to 600 ppm |
Sampling Hours | 1 to 10 hours |
Detecting Limit | 2 ppm (10 hours) |
Colour Change | Yellow Reddish Brown |
Reaction Principle | Methyl Ethyl Ketone reacts with Hydroxylamine Phosphate to liberate Phosphorus acid, which discolours pH indicator to reddish brown. 3CH3COC2H5 + (NH2OH)3H3PO4 H3PO4 H3PO4 + Base Phosphate |
Coefficient of Variation | 10% (for 20 to 600 ppm-hr) |
Shelf Life | Up to 2 years from point of manufacture |
Corrections for temperature & humidity |
Temperature correction is necessary |
Store the tubes in the refrigerator to keep at 10oC (50oF) or below. |
Possible coexisting substances and their interferences |
Substance | Concentration | Interference | Change colour by itself |
Aldehydes | – | Plus error | Discolours reddish brown |
Ketones | – | Plus error | Discolours reddish brown |
Acid gases | – | Plus error | Discolours reddish brown (Unclear demarcation) |
Calibration gas generation | Diffusion tube method |
Additional Information
Weight | 0.1 kg |
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Multi Gas Tags | Acetaldehyde (CH3CHO), Acetone (CH3COCH3), Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) (CH3COC2H5), Methyl Isobutyl Ketone ((CH3)2CHCH2COH3) |
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