Ensure accurate and reliable respirator fit testing with the 3M™ PSD QUALITATIVE FIT TEST APPARATUS ACCESSORIES – Sensitivity Solution, Bitter. This 55ml bottle of bitter sensitivity solution is a crucial component for performing qualitative fit tests, ensuring that respirators are properly sealed to provide optimal protection. The solution helps identify whether a mask has a proper seal and provides feedback to ensure that workers are using respiratory protection effectively in various hazardous environments.

This fit test solution is designed to be used with the 3M™ Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus, making it an essential accessory for safety professionals, employers, and health and safety compliance officers. The bitter taste solution provides an effective method for testing the integrity of respirator seals, ensuring safety in high-risk areas.

FT-31 is packaged in convenient 55ml bottles, with 6 bottles per case, making it easy to store and use. Perfect for workplaces with stringent safety regulations, this solution ensures compliance with OSHA and other safety standards while enhancing the overall safety of your team.

Uses:

• Qualitative Fit Testing: Helps ensure that respirators are properly fitted and provide adequate protection.
• Bitter Sensitivity Testing: Used to confirm if the wearer can taste the bitter solution, indicating a poor seal on the mask.
• Workplace Safety: Essential for industries that require respiratory protection, including construction, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and chemical handling.
• Regulatory Compliance: Meets safety standards for OSHA fit testing and compliance requirements.

Key Features:

• Bitter Solution: Provides clear feedback on whether a respirator is properly sealed by detecting if the wearer can taste the bitter solution.
• Easy to Use: Just apply a few drops during the fit testing process for effective and accurate results.
• Convenient Packaging: Each bottle contains 55ml of solution, and each case includes 6 bottles, making it a cost-effective solution for multiple tests.
• Safety Assurance: Helps ensure that respiratory protection is functioning correctly, protecting employees in hazardous environments.
• OSHA Compliance: Meets the requirements for qualitative fit testing, making it a necessary tool for employers to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.

FAQs:

1. What is the purpose of the 3M™ PSD Qualitative Fit Test Sensitivity Solution?

   • This bitter solution is used to test the effectiveness of a respirator’s seal during qualitative fit testing. If the wearer can taste the bitter solution, the respirator’s seal is compromised, ensuring they are properly fitted.

2. How do I use this sensitivity solution for fit testing?

   • Apply the solution during the fit testing procedure. If the wearer detects the bitter taste, it indicates that the respirator is not sealed correctly and adjustments should be made.

3. How much solution is included in each bottle?

   • Each bottle contains 55ml of the bitter sensitivity solution, which is sufficient for multiple fit tests.

4. Can I use this product for fit testing with other brands of respirators?

   • While it is primarily designed for use with 3M™ Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus, it can be used for qualitative fit testing with other brands of respirators as well, as long as they follow the same testing procedures.

5. What industries require the use of this solution?

   • This solution is essential for workplaces where respiratory protection is required, including construction, manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and chemical handling industries.

6. Is this product available outside the Continental US and HI?

   • No, this sensitivity solution is only available for shipping within the Continental US and Hawaii (HI).

7. How long does a fit test take with this solution?

   • The fit testing process typically takes only a few minutes, depending on the respirator type and the number of tests needed for multiple employees.

8. Can the bitter sensitivity solution be used for other types of testing?

   • This solution is specifically designed for qualitative fit testing of respirators and should not be used for other types of tests.