MSA Gas Detection Tubes
Gas detection using sampling pump and detection tubes.
Availability: Commercially available
| Manufacturer |
| Mine Safety Appliances Company (MSA) |
| Product Name |
| MSA Gas Detection Tubes |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical |
| Detection Principle |
| Colorimetric; |
| Detection Method |
| Colorimetric; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Gas Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| Gas detection using sampling pump and detection tubes. |
| Availability |
| Commercially available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 4" L x 0.25" D (102 x 6.4 mm); Toximeter II is 6 × 3 × 1 in (153 x 77 x 26 mm). Hand pump is 6 in × 3 in (153 x 77 mm). |
| Weight |
| <1 lb.; Tubes < 1 oz. Toximeter and hand pump weigh 8 oz. |
| Power Requirements |
| NiMH Battery; Hand pump requires no power. Toximeter II has a NiCad rechargeable battery and a 110 volt charger. NiCad cells charge in less than 4 hours and can run continuously for over 8 hours. |
| Transportability |
| Pocket Size |
| Ruggedness |
| None; Fragile |
| Operating Conditions |
| Operates in all environments. |
| Consumables |
| None |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Toximeter runs a self-calibration on start-up, no other requirements are needed. Color changes are clearly marked on the tube boxes. |
| Available Accessories |
| Sampling pump |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Pump, Indefinite. Tubes are single use item. |
| Shelf Life |
| <5 years; 4 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $81.00 |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| GA, GB, GD, VX, HD, L |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Phosgene, Hydrogen Cyanide, Cyanogen Chloride, see website. |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ppm |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Not Specified |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| Immediate |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <5 minutes |
| Total Run Time |
| 5 minutes |
| Alarm Capability |
| Visual alarm |
| Training Required |
| <1 hour training |
| Training Available |
| Video tape is available |
| Manuals Available |
| User manual |
| Reachback Service |
| None |
| Warranties |
| Pumps carry a 1 year warranty |
| ITAR/EAR Export Regulations |
| No |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| No |
