The following 27 Detector Tubes listed below presently have a Shelf Life of 1 or 2 years. After performing various tests, long term stability tests, etc., we have decided to extend the Shelf Life of these 27 Detector Tubes and have confirmed that they still meet the required Product Specifications. We will gradually be releasing the extended Shelf Life Detector Tube Numbers listed below into the marketplace.
The following Detector Tube Numbers have an extended Shelf Life.
| Detector Tube No. | Detector Tube Name | Shelf Life | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before the change | After the change | ||
| 2D | Carbon dioxide | 2 years | 30 months |
| 8TP | Chlorine | 2 years | 30 months |
| 9P | Nitrogen dioxide | 2 years | 30 months |
| 17L | Hydrogen fluoride | 2 years | 30 months |
| 17TP | Hydrogen fluoride | 2 years | 30 months |
| 19LA | Arsine | 2 years | 27 months |
| 21 | Carbonyl sulphide | 2 years | 30 months |
| 103 | Hydrocarbons (Lower class) | 2 years | 30 months |
| 109A | Oil mist | 2 years | 30 months |
| 121P | Benzene | 2 years | 30 months |
| 121TP | Benzene | 2 years | 27 months |
| 131L | Vinyl chloride | 2 years | 30 months |
| 132M | Trichloroethylene | 2 years | 30 months |
| 132L | Trichloroethylene | 2 years | 30 months |
| 132D | Trichloroethylene | 1 year | 15 months |
| 132LC | Trichloroethylene | 2 years | 30 months |
| 133HA | Tetrachloroethylene | 2 years | 30 months |
| 133M | Tetrachloroethylene | 2 years | 30 months |
| 133L | Tetrachloroethylene | 2 years | 30 months |
| 133D | Tetrachloroethylene | 1 year | 15 months |
| 133LC | Tetrachloroethylene | 2 years | 30 months |
| 135L | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane(Methyl chloroform) | 2 years | 27 months |
| 136L | Methyl bromide | 2 years | 27 months |
| 139 | 1,2-Dichloroethylene | 2 years | 30 months |
| 151TP | Acetone | 2 years | 27 months |
| 174D | 1,3-Butadiene | 2 years | 30 months |
| 222 | Free residual chlorine | 2 years | 30 months |
The Shelf Life is the period of time after manufacturing that Gastec assures the quality of the Detector Tubes provided the storage condition described on the box is maintained. In order to maintain the highest level of quality and integrity Gastec date-stamps our Detector Tubes at the point of Manufacture rather than at the point of Shipping which provides a more specific and accurate expiry date. This ensures that the readings of the results are as accurate as possible and provides our customers with complete confidence when utilizing our Gastec detector tubes.
The description of the Shelf Life in our catalogs and other media will be modified from Years to Months.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us or your Gastec representative.Please contact us or our representatives for more information.
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