Polytec Tubes
Polytec Tubes are advanced qualitative gas detection tubes designed to identify multiple unknown gases simultaneously using a single sampling test. Developed by GASTEC Corporation, the Polytec system combines a GV-100S Gas Sampling Pump with specialized multi-layer detector tubes that provide rapid visual identification of hazardous gases through unique color-change reactions. The system is widely used by emergency responders, industrial safety teams, marine operators, firefighters, hazardous materials (HazMat) teams, and confined-space entry personnel for fast gas identification in unknown environments.
Product description
The Polytec Tube System provides a simple and cost-effective method for identifying unknown gases in hazardous environments. Each Polytec tube contains between one and eight reaction layers that react to different gases and vapors. When air is drawn through the tube using a GASTEC sampling pump, specific color changes occur within the layers, allowing users to quickly determine the presence of multiple hazardous substances from a single test.
Unlike conventional detector tubes that measure a single gas, Polytec Tubes are designed for multi-gas qualitative analysis, making them ideal when the composition of an atmosphere is unknown. The system enables rapid decision-making during emergency response, confined space inspections, industrial safety assessments, firefighting operations, and marine tank inspections.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Equipment | Qualitative Gas Detection Tubes |
| Manufacturer | GASTEC Corporation |
| Product Family | Polytec Tubes |
| Compatible Pump | GV-100S Gas Sampling Pump |
| Detection Method | Multi-layer colorimetric reaction |
| Analysis Type | Qualitative identification of unknown gases |
| Number of Reaction Layers | 1–8 layers depending on tube type |
| Tests per Box | 10 tests |
| Application | Emergency response, industrial safety, marine, firefighting, confined space monitoring |
Technical specification
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Detection Method | Colorimetric Multi-Layer Tube |
| Compatible Sampling Pump | GV-100S |
| Analysis Type | Qualitative Gas Identification |
| Reaction Layers | 1–8 Layers |
| Number of Tests per Box | 10 |
| Sampling Method | Manual Gas Sampling |
| Result Display | Color Change Reaction |
| Application | Unknown Gas Detection |
| Installation Requirement | Portable Field Use |
| Maintenance | No Calibration Required |
Available Polytec Tube Models
| Tube Model | Part No. | Detectable Gases |
|---|---|---|
| Polytec I | No.107 | Unknown gases and vapors |
| Polytec II | No.25 | NH₃, SO₂, H₂S, CO, NO₂, Mercaptans |
| Polytec III | No.26 | NH₃, H₂S, Hydrocarbons |
| Polytec IV | No.27 | NH₃, HCl, H₂S, SO₂, NO₂, CO, CO₂ |
| Polytec V | No.28 | HCl, COCl₂, SO₂, NO₂, H₂S, HCN, CO, CO₂ |
Polytec v (no.28)
The Polytec V (No.28) tube is specifically designed for rapid identification of hazardous gases commonly encountered during emergency response and firefighting applications. It can indicate the presence of:
- Hydrogen Chloride (HCl)
- Phosgene (COCl₂)
- Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂)
- Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂)
- Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S)
- Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN)
- Carbon Monoxide (CO)
- Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
Applications
- Emergency Response Operations
- Fire Investigation & Firefighting
- Confined Space Entry
- Marine Tank Inspection
- Cargo Hold Monitoring
- Chemical Storage Areas
- Hazardous Material (HazMat) Response
- Industrial Safety Surveys
- Environmental Monitoring
- Unknown Gas Identification
- Shipping & Maritime Safety
- Oil & Gas Facilities
Features
- Rapid identification of multiple unknown gases
- Detects several hazardous gases using a single tube
- Portable and easy-to-use system
- No power supply required
- Immediate visual indication through color change
- Ideal for emergency and firefighting applications
- Compact and lightweight
- Cost-effective qualitative gas analysis
- Suitable for hazardous environments
- Works with standard GASTEC GV-100S sampling pump
- Minimal training required Fast field deployment
Benefits
- Faster hazard assessment in unknown atmospheres
- Improved worker and responder safety
- Quick decision-making during emergencies
- Reduced need for multiple detector tubes
- Easy transport and field operation
- Reliable qualitative gas identification
- Suitable for industrial, marine, and emergency applications
Find the Right Tube
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| Chemical | Range | Part No. | Qty/Box | Type | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 5-750 | 92 | 10 | Short-term measurement | Inquire | Download |
| Acetaldehyde | 2.5-100 | 92M | 10 | Short-term measurement | Inquire | Download |
| Acetaldehyde | 1-20 | 92L | 10 | Short-term measurement | Inquire | Download |
| Acetaldehyde | 0.3-30 | 92LA | 10 | Short-term measurement | Inquire | Download |
| Acetone | 4-1200 | 151D | 10 | Long-term measurement | Inquire | Download |
| Methyl ethyl ketone | 1.2-360 | 152D | 10 | Long-term measurement | Inquire | Download |
| Formaldehyde | 0.1-20 | 91D | 10 | Long-term measurement | Inquire | Download |
| Acetic acid | 1-100 | 81 | 10 | Short-term measurement | Inquire | Download |
| Acetic acid | 0.125-23.0 | 81L | 10 | Short-term measurement | Inquire | Download |
| Acetic acid | 0.5-100 | 81D | 10 | Long-term measurement | Inquire | Download |
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