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Hydrogen Sulphide (H
S) (6728041)
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REQUIREMENT
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MAXIMUM READING OF 1 PPM. (EU Pharmacopoeia – in CO2)
The media in the detector tube will change from white to pale brown to show the presence of
Hydrogen Sulphide. The total length of the pale brown section is the measure of concentration read
directly from the 1-15ppm scale in parts per million.
IMPORTANT – IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOUR MULTI-AIR TESTER IS RETURNED FOR
RECALIBRATION AND SERVICING WITHIN 12 MONTHS FROM THE ISSUE DATE OF ITS CALIBRATION
CERTIFICATE
Disposal of Draeger-Tubes
When Draeger tubes have been used, or unopened tubes have exceeded their expiry date, they
should be disposed of using one of the following methods:
Used Tubes
Submerge the tube(s) in a beaker or metal container filled with water and allow to soak for 24 hours.
Treat the residual water in accordance with local authority waste regulations (some tube aqueous
waste may require neutralisation prior to disposal). Place the tubes in a "sharps" or glass bin wearing
protective gloves and safety spectacles. Dispose of the bin via the company's normal industrial waste
disposal method(s) i.e. landfill or incineration.
OR
Place the tubes in a "sharps" or glass bin wearing protective gloves and safety spectacles. Dispose of
the bin via the company's normal hazardous waste disposal method(s) i.e. landfill or incineration.
OR
Place the tubes in a "sharps" or glass bin wearing protective gloves and safety spectacles. Dispose of
the container via incineration.
Unused Tubes
Open the Draeger tube at both ends using the special tube opener or the cutter on the hand pump.
Break any ampoules where applicable. Dispose of the tubes as stated in Methods 1, 2 or 3.
NOTE: As an alternative a local authority approved waste disposal contractor can be employed to
collect used and unused tubes from site and dispose of them in a safe manner.
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