Gastec 252S-20 Silica Gel Tube

The Gastec 252S-20 Silica gel tube is a high-performance collection media specifically engineered for capturing organic solvent vapors in industrial air sampling applications. This specialized tube is optimized for detecting substances with high polarity, such as acetone and methanol, where traditional charcoal media might fall short.

Description

Gastec 252S-20 Silica Gel Tube accurate air quality analysis begins with the right collection media. The Gastec 252S-20 Silica gel tube provides a superior solution for monitoring volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that exhibit high polarity. Unlike non-polar adsorbents, the high-grade silica gel within this tube has a strong chemical affinity for polar molecules, ensuring that vapors are effectively captured as air is drawn through the sampling system.

The design features two distinct layers of silica gel (100mg and 50mg) separated within the glass tube. This dual-layer approach is a critical safety feature; the primary layer captures the majority of the contaminant, while the secondary layer acts as a breakthrough indicator. If analysis shows high concentrations in the second layer, it alerts the technician to potential sample saturation, preserving the scientific validity of the measurement. With a standardized dimension of 4.3 x 70mm, this tube integrates seamlessly with most professional sampling pumps.

Brand

Gastec

GASTEC

Although, technology is always evolving, one demand on our products never changes: the demand for customer safety. Whenever we contribute to customer safety, we are presented with an opportunity to develop further.

GASTEC holds this corporate creed of safety and development in high esteem, as it strives to grow while always putting customer safety first.

Specifications

Layer2
Charging quantity400/200mg
Dimensions5.6 x 100mm
Quantity20
Term of validity60months

Features

  • Specifically designed for the collection of high-polarity organic solvent vapors.
  • Dual-layer charging (100/50mg) to identify and prevent sample breakthrough.
  • High-purity silica gel media for minimal background interference during laboratory analysis.
  • Long-term shelf life with a 60-month term of validity from the date of manufacture.
  • Compact 4.3 x 70mm dimensions for compatibility with standard tube holders.
  • Convenient box of 20 tubes to support extensive monitoring programs.

Applications

The Gastec 252S-20 Silica gel tube is ideally suited for monitoring airborne polar solvents in various industrial and laboratory environments, including:

  • Chemical Processing Plants: Monitoring for alcohols like methanol and ethanol.
  • Manufacturing Facilities: Capturing acetone and ketone vapors used in cleaning or thinners.
  • Pharmaceutical Laboratories: Routine air sampling during solvent-based synthesis.
  • Industrial Hygiene Surveys: Assessing worker exposure to polar volatile organic compounds (VOCs).