The 3M™ Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus FT-30 is a bitter-tasting qualitative fit test kit designed to help evaluate the face-to-respirator seal of particulate respirators and gas/vapour respirators equipped with a particulate prefilter. Designed to support workplace respiratory protection programs, the apparatus provides the components needed to perform qualitative fit testing and help determine whether an appropriate respirator-to-face seal has been achieved.

Key Features

Qualitative fit testing: Uses a bitter test agent to help evaluate the respirator-to-face seal.
Broad respirator compatibility: Can be used with particulate respirators and gas/vapour respirators equipped with a particulate prefilter.
Complete testing system: Includes the solutions, nebulizers, hood, collar and replacement nebulizer inserts needed for qualitative fit testing.
Sensitivity screening: Includes a sensitivity solution to determine whether the wearer can detect the bitter test agent before conducting the fit test.
Multilingual instructions: Instruction booklet is provided in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese.

Intended Use

The FT-30 is designed for qualitative respirator fit testing as part of a workplace respiratory protection program. It helps verify whether a compatible respirator provides an appropriate seal to the wearer’s face.

Workplace respiratory protection programs
Respirator fit testing and employee training
Manufacturing and industrial facilities
Construction and maintenance operations
Occupational health and safety programs

Product Specifications

Manufacturer: 3M
Manufacturer Part Number: FT-30
Product Type: Qualitative fit test apparatus
Fit Test Method: Bitter
Test Type: Qualitative
Compatible Respirators: Particulate respirators and gas/vapour respirators with particulate prefilters
Instruction Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French
Includes: FT-31 Bitter Sensitivity Solution, FT-32 Bitter Fit Test Solution, two FT-13 Nebulizers, FT-14 Test Hood, FT-15 Collar, two sets of replacement nebulizer inserts, instruction booklet

Certifications and Standards

CSA Z94.4: Designed to support qualitative respirator fit testing requirements under the CSA respiratory protection standard.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, Appendix A: Designed to support U.S. OSHA qualitative respirator fit testing requirements.