Ensure Workplace Safety with the 3M™ Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus FT-10 (Sweet)
Keep your team protected and your business fully compliant. The 3M™ Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus FT-10 is a complete, reliable, and easy-to-use solution designed to verify the face-to-respirator seal on your workforce. Utilizing a sweet-tasting sodium saccharin aerosol, this kit provides immediate, qualitative feedback to ensure proper respirator selection and a secure fit.
Whether you are managing a healthcare facility, construction site, or industrial manufacturing plant, the 3M FT-10 kit is an essential tool for your respiratory protection program.
Why Choose the 3M™ FT-10 Fit Test Kit?
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Universal Compatibility: Can be used to check the respirator-to-face seal on any particulate respirator or gas/vapor respirator equipped with a particulate prefilter.
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Complete Out-of-the-Box Solution: Includes everything you need to start testing immediately, from nebulizers and test solutions to the hood and collar assembly.
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User-Friendly Sweet Aerosol: Features a sodium saccharin-based solution that produces a distinct, sweet taste, making it easy for test subjects to identify leaks instantly.
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Trusted 3M™ Reliability: Engineered by the industry leader in personal protective equipment (PPE) for consistent, dependable performance.
Strict Regulatory Compliance
Meeting workplace safety mandates doesn't have to be complicated. The 3M™ FT-10 Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus is engineered to help your organization strictly adhere to international respiratory standards:
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US OSHA Standard: Meets the performance criteria for respirator fit testing under 29 CFR 1910.134, Appendix A.
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CSA Standard: Fully compliant with the Canadian CSA Z94.4 respirator standard.
What’s Included in the Box?
The 3M™ FT-10 Kit comes fully loaded with all the necessary components and spare parts for seamless operation:
| Component | Quantity | Description |
| 3M™ Test Hood FT-14 | 1 | High-visibility testing environment |
| 3M™ Collar FT-15 | 1 | Secures the hood comfortably |
| 3M™ Nebulizers FT-13 | 2 | For precise aerosol generation |
| 3M™ Sensitivity Solution FT-31 | 1 | Bitter solution for initial threshold check |
| 3M™ Fit Test Solution FT-32 | 1 | Bitter solution for the actual fit check |
| Replacement Inserts | 2 sets | Ensures long-term nebulizer maintenance |
| Instruction Booklet | 1 | Available in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese |
Please Note: While this kit is designated as the "Sweet" (FT-10) apparatus apparatus configuration, 3M includes both sweet and bitter components in select regional kit assemblies to provide comprehensive testing options. Always verify your specific testing protocol requirements prior to use.
Ideal Applications
This fit test apparatus is perfect for safety managers and industrial hygienists across multiple industries, including Healthcare & Emergency Services, Manufacturing, Chemical Processing, Construction, and Oil & Gas.
