Tubes Handbook 18th Edition (EN) - May 2018

58| Dräger-Tubes & CMS-Handbook
2.14 Expiration Date, Storage, and Disposal of
Dräger-Tubes
Each Dräger-Tube contains a reagent system designed to undergo a chemical reaction with
a particular substance. Since chemicals and chemical reagents are not stable indefinitely,
each box of Dräger-Tubes is stamped with an expiration date. The tubes are suitable for
use through the last day of the month of expiration. Tubes used beyond the expiration date
cannot be relied upon to give accurate results.
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For the accuracy of the tube indication, throughout the shelf life, Dräger-Tubes should be
stored in the original package at room temperature. A note on the package indicates
a maximum storage temperature of 25 °C (i. e. 77 °F). Avoid excessively low (less than
35 °F) or high (greater than 77 °F) temperatures during storage and do not subject the
tubes to light for prolonged periods.
Do not dispose of used or expired Dräger-Tubes in domestic waste. Dräger-Tubes must be
disposed of properly, since the reagent system of the tube contains chemicals, even though
the chemicals are present in extremely small amounts. The storage or disposal of
chemicals must be conducted according to local, state and federal regulations. Detector
tubes are comprised primarily of glass and chemicals. Keep detector Tubes and all
chemicals out of the reach of Children.
2.15 Dräger-Sampling-Systems
Monitoring hazardous substances in the air by means of measurements often requires a
considerable expenditure with regard to the instrumentation and personnel. This is
particularly true when the measurements are done on site and there is no direct reading
Dräger-Tube available for the particular application. Under these conditions, a sample must
be taken using a suitable collection device and sent to a laboratory for analysis.
Analytical
Laboratory
D-1228-2009
Sampling Sampling record Analysis Analysis result
Air investigations at the workplace by sampling on site followed by laboratory analysis.