Description
The 3M FT-12 is Fit Test Solution, Sweet (site sku FT-12; not looked up). Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
3M FT-12 specifications
| Item | Manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| 3M part number | FT-12 |
| FT-12 | Fit Test Solution, Sweet (site sku FT-12; not looked up) |
Source: 3M.com product listings (November 2026).
3M stock numbers on this page
| 3M stock number | 3M part number | 3M.com listing name | UPC | Previous stock number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT-12 | FT-12 | — | — |
Source: 3M.com product listings (November 2026); distributor product pages where 3M.com returned no card.
Fit testing and the OSHA standard
29 CFR 1910.134(f) requires a fit test before first use of a tight-fitting respirator, whenever a different facepiece is used, and at least annually; it allows the qualitative (QLFT) and quantitative (QNFT) protocols in Appendix A, which include the saccharin (sweet) and Bitrex (bitter) taste protocols. The FT-10 apparatus, FT-11 sensitivity solution and FT-12 fit test solution are the 3M sweet (saccharin) kit; the FT-30 apparatus and FT-31 sensitivity solution are the bitter (Bitrex) kit; FT-14 is the test hood; the 601 adapter connects a 3M bayonet facepiece to a quantitative fit test instrument.
Source: 29 CFR 1910.134(f) and Appendix A; 3M.com product listings (November 2026).
Concentrated saccharin fit test solution sprayed into the fit test hood to check the face seal of particulate respirators during qualitative fit testing.
- Sweet (saccharin) qualitative fit test solution
- For particulate respirators and gas/vapor respirators with particulate prefilters
- Works with the 3M FT-10 fit test apparatus and FT-20 case
- Helps meet OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 fit testing requirements
- Sold individually (6 per case)
3M FT-12 questions
What is the 3M FT-12 used for? Fit Test Solution, Sweet (site sku FT-12; not looked up) (3M.com). A qualitative fit test under 29 CFR 1910.134 Appendix A uses the sweet (saccharin) or bitter (Bitrex) taste protocol with the test hood and the sensitivity and fit test solutions.
How often does OSHA require fit testing? Before first use of a tight-fitting respirator, whenever a different facepiece is used, and at least annually (29 CFR 1910.134(f)).
Guides: what OSHA requires for fit testing · qualitative vs quantitative fit testing · all respirators by model and hazard.
