3M P-500, 85870 User Manual

3M™ Spill Management

High

Absorption,

Low Waste

for Smart Spill Control

Solutions for

Workplace Safety

Contents

Why 3M™ Sorbents? 3

Cost Benefits of 3M

Different Types of Sorbents 5

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Sorbent Formats 6–7

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Maintenance Sorbents 8–9

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Oil & Petroleum Sorbents 10–11

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Chemical Sorbents 12–13

Selecting the Correct 3M

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Sorbent Ordering Information 15–19

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Sorbents 4

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Sorbent 14

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Why 3MTM Sorbents?

Sorbent pioneers

3M pioneered the development of synthetic sorbents while leveraging one of our core technologies. Our sorbents

contain no abrasive granules that can damage expensive equipment. Instead, they are made from microfiber materials,

which contain millions of tiny pockets that absorb and hold liquids. Choose from petroleum (oil-only), maintenance

(for non-aggressive liquids), and chemical (for most aggressive and non-aggressive liquids) formats.

Now more options

3M™ Sorbents are available in high capacity, medium capacity and traditional absorbency so you can select the right product for

the size of your potential spill. These pads and rolls can be wrung out and reused many times with virtually no loss in absorbency.

And we complement our rolls and pads with booms, mini-booms, pillows, drum covers, spill kits and response packs for use with

many types of spills and tasks.

Sustainability

Our high and medium capacity sorbents are lightweight to reduce the volume of waste going into landfill. And 3M™ Sorbents may

be incinerated with very low ash residue. High capacity sorbents contain at least 25 percent recycled content by weight. Medium

capacity sorbents contain at least 50 percent recycled content by weight.

Additional benefits

• 3M’s microbundle technology employs millions of tiny voids to absorb liquid — effectively doubling the capacity of the material

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Sorbents absorb more so you don’t have to use as much, and create less waste

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Sorbents are made from inert polypropylene and polyester fibers that trap liquid in the voids

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Sorbents are lightweight, non-abrasive and come in many shapes and sizes to perfectly fit your application

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Petroleum Sorbents can be reused; 90 percent of the oil can be wrung out and reclaimed

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High and Medium Capacity Sorbents are made with scrim on one or two sides to help eliminate linting

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Cost Benefits of 3M™ Sorbents

Because of 3M™ Sorbents’ superior absorbency properties, they offer significant cost benefits associated with materials,

labor and disposal.

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Sorbing a 25 Gallon Spill

NUMBER OF PADS REQUIRED

77 PADS

3M HP-156

Petroleum Sorbent

146 PADS

Competitive Multi-Layer,
Heavy Oil Only Sorbent

POUNDS (LBS) OF SORBENT GOING INTO DISPOSAL

7LBS

3M HP-156

Petroleum Sorbent

25LBS

Competitive Multi-Layer,
Heavy Oil Only Sorbent

7LBS

25LBS

Cost Comparison:
3M™ Sorbents vs. Clay Granules

MATERIALS ESTIMATED FOR CLEANING UP

25 GALLONS OF FLUID

0.77 CASE

3M M-PD1520DD
Sorbent Pads (66 pads)

5.70 BAGS

(50LBS/BAG)

Clay Granules

LABOR TO SORB 182.5 LBS OF OIL

32 MINUTES

Worker Clean-up Time

3M Sorbent

6LBS/MIN

234 MINUTES

Worker Clean-up Time,
Plus Breaks

Clay Granules

2LBS/MIN

189.5LBS

TOTAL

467.5LBS

TOTAL

7LBS

3M Sorbent

DRUMS & DISPOSAL

0.5 DRUM

3M Sorbent & Fluid

1.6 DRUMS

Clay Granules & Fluid

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285LBS

Clay Granules

Different Types of Sorbents

3M™ Oil & Petroleum Sorbents

• For control and clean-up of

petroleum-based fluids

• Repels water and floats

• For use on land or water

3M™ Chemical Sorbents

• For control and clean-up of most

hazardous liquids

• Resists reactions with most hazardous

chemicals, including acids

• Also absorbs petroleum-based and

aqueous-based solutions

3M™ Maintenance Sorbents

• For control and clean-up of

non-aggressive liquids

• Helps maintain a clean and safe

working environment

• Absorbs petroleum-based liquids

as well as aqueous-based liquids

High Capacity & Medium Capacity Sorbents

3M offers both high or medium levels of absorption capacity to give you the freedom to choose which one is right for your application.

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High Capacity Sorbents

When you need the most economical and efficient

sorbent design, reach for high capacity sorbents

from 3M. They quickly absorb and hold spilled

liquids for fast and efficient clean up. Added scrim

helps improve product strength. High capacity

sorbents contain at least 25 percent recycled

content by weight.

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Traditional Sorbents

Proven for decades, 3M’s original low-profile

design offers medium to high absorbent capacity,

depending on your needs.

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Sorbent Capacity — Pads & Rolls

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High Capacity

• High loft design

• Scrim increases strength

• >25% recycled content

• Light weight = low waste

Medium Capacity

• Low loft design

• Scrim increases strength

• >50% recycled content

• Lightest weight = lowest waste

Traditional

• Low-profile design

• Original formula

Other Formats

Booms, Mini-Booms,
Pillows, Drum Covers
and Spill Kits are
suitable for use with
all Pads and Rolls.

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Medium Capacity Sorbents

When cleaning up lower volume spills and

containing everyday drips and small leaks,

medium capacity absorbents are a great choice.

They are designed to help you maintain a clean

and safe working environment and are available

in a variety of convenient formats. Added scrim

helps improve product strength. Medium capacity

sorbents contain at least 50 percent recycled

content by weight.

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3M™ Sorbent Formats

3M™ Sorbents are available in a variety of formats so you can choose the one that best fits your situation. Some are for quick clean-up

and recovery. Others contain and help stop the spread of a spill. A few of our formats are better for hard-to-reach areas. And others give

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you the opportunity to use the exact amount of sorbent required. Whatever your application, there is a 3M

need and give you greater peace of mind.

3M™ Sorbent Pads

Conveniently sized pads are ideal for cleaning up small spills and wiping contaminated areas. Pads

are very versatile for getting at hard-to-reach areas. They may also be left on a spill area to soak up

liquids. Scrim increases strength and helps eliminate linting.

3M™ Sorbent Rolls

Use the exact amount of sorbent you need. Sorbent rolls offer the versatility to cut-for-use in small

areas or lay full size on open water, shorelines or discharge streams. Ideal for lining drawers,

covering work benches, protecting areas from overspray or functioning as matting in dirty areas.

Lined with scrim, this product can also be wrung out and reused many times.

Sorbent product to fit your

3M™ Folded Sorbents

Folded sorbents offer the versatility of four formats rolled into one — use as a boom, sheet, pad or

pillow. One product can be stocked for almost any liquid spill. Perforations every 16 inches so you

can select the length of sorbent need to avoid waste. The handy dispenser can be wall mounted

for easy on or off-site use.

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3M™ Particulate

Particulate materials are used in packaging applications where breakage of a container could

cause a release of hazardous liquid. This material may also be sprinkled over a spill or broadcast

over a large area.

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