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Country of Origin: USA
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- Weight: 0.29 lb
- Used to test the effectiveness of the face-to-respirator seal of any particulate respirator or gas/vapor respirator with a particulate pre-filter
- Provides approximately 150 tests
- Two test agent options are available to determine employee's taste threshold to test solution
- Bottle Size: 55 mL
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Learn more:
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MFR:
3M
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: FT-11
- Phone: (800) 228-3957
Frequently asked questions
Is this fit test solution widely compatible with respirators?
Yes, this 3M solution is formulated for wide compatibility, allowing you to effectively verify the seal integrity across various personal protective equipment when used with a qualitative fit test apparatus kit (e.g., FT-10 or FT-30).
It is specifically compatible with:
- Any particulate respirator.
- Any gas/vapor respirator equipped with a particulate pre-filter.
How many tests does one bottle yield?
One 55 mL bottle of the 3M Fit Test Solution Refill provides enough solution for approximately 150 qualitative fit tests.
This high capacity makes the refill efficient for use in ongoing respiratory protection programs. The solution is essential for verifying the face-to-respirator seal effectiveness on:
- Any particulate respirator.
- Any gas/vapor respirator when utilizing a particulate pre-filter.
Are different taste agents available?
Yes, the 3M Fit Test Solution Refill provides two distinct chemical agents, allowing flexibility to achieve accurate qualitative fit testing based on the user’s taste sensitivity:
- Sweet Agent: Uses Sodium Saccharin.
- Bitter Agent: Uses Denatonium Benzoate.
In addition to the flavor profile, each agent is available in two functional solutions necessary for the complete fit testing protocol:
- Sensitivity Solution: Used to establish the individual user’s taste threshold.
- Fit Test Solution: Used to conduct the official test verifying the face-to-respirator seal effectiveness.
What equipment is required to use the 3M Fit Test Solution Refill?
This refill is specifically designed for use with the 3M Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus Kit (#FT-10 or #FT-30). Using the correct apparatus ensures accurate and reliable fit testing results.
What taste profiles and solution types are available?
The 3M Fit Test Solution Refills offer versatility in both the taste profile (chemical agent) and the solution’s testing purpose.
Available Options:
- Taste/Sensation Profiles:
- Sweet (Sodium Saccharin): Used with the 3M Sweet Fit Test Kit (#FT-10).
- Bitter (Denatonium Benzoate): Used with the 3M Bitter Fit Test Kit (#FT-30).
- Solution Purpose Types:
- Sensitivity Solution: Used to establish the individual’s taste threshold before the fit test.
- Fit Test Solution: Used during the actual procedure to verify the face-to-respirator seal effectiveness.
All solutions come in a 55 mL bottle size, which is generally sufficient for approximately 150 qualitative fit tests. They can be purchased as single bottles or in 6-bottle case packs.
What are the chemical agents in the sweet and bitter solutions?
The 3M Fit Test Solutions use two distinct chemical agents to provide versatility and ensure accurate taste threshold determination during qualitative fit testing:
- Sweet Solution: Uses Sodium Saccharin.
- Bitter Solution: Uses Denatonium Benzoate.
Both sweet and bitter profiles are available as a Sensitivity Solution (for determining the user’s taste threshold) and a Fit Test Solution (for the official seal verification).
Does the solution offer sweet or bitter taste agents?
Yes, the 3M Fit Test Solution Refill is available in two distinct taste profiles to allow for comprehensive qualitative fit testing:
- Sweet Agent: Uses Sodium Saccharin.
- Bitter Agent: Uses Denatonium Benzoate.
These agents are utilized in both the Sensitivity Solution (to determine the employee’s taste threshold) and the Fit Test Solution (for the actual verification of the face-to-respirator seal).
How many fit tests does one bottle provide?
Each 55 mL bottle of the 3M Fit Test Solution Refill is designed to be highly efficient for routine safety programs. It provides enough solution to perform approximately 150 qualitative fit tests. This makes the refill suitable for frequent or high-volume testing requirements.
How many fit tests does one bottle perform?
Each bottle of the 3M Fit Test Solution Refill is designed for efficiency, providing a high capacity for routine testing programs.
- A single 55 mL bottle contains enough solution to perform approximately 150 qualitative fit tests.
This refill solution must be used in conjunction with the 3M Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus Kit (#FT-10 or #FT-30) to confirm the effectiveness of the face-to-respirator seal.
Is it widely compatible with respirators?
Yes, the 3M Fit Test Solution Refill is designed for versatile application.
It is suitable for use with:
- Particulate respirators
- Gas/vapor respirators when they are equipped with a particulate pre-filter