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3M
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Spill Management
Low Waste
for Smart Spill Control
High
Absorption,
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Why 3M
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Sorbents? 3
Cost Benefits of 3M
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Sorbents 4
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 14
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Sorbent Ordering Information 15–19
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Contents
Solutions for
Workplace Safety
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Why 3M
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Sorbents
Because of 3M
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Sorbents’ superior absorbency properties, they offer significant cost benefits associated with materials,
labor and disposal.
Cost Comparison:
3M
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Sorbents vs. Clay Granules
DRUMS & DISPOSAL
LABOR TO SORB 182.5 LBS OF OIL
MATERIALS ESTIMATED FOR CLEANING UP
25 GALLONS OF FLUID
0.77 CASE
3M M-PD1520DD
Sorbent Pads (66 pads)
0.5 DRUM
3M Sorbent & Fluid
32 MINUTES
Worker Clean-up Time
3M Sorbent
6LBS/MIN
234 MINUTES
Worker Clean-up Time,
Plus Breaks
Clay Granules
2LBS/MIN
5.70 BAGS
(50LBS/BAG)
Clay Granules
1.6 DRUMS
Clay Granules & Fluid
Sorbing a 25 Gallon Spill
146 PADS
Competitive Multi-Layer,
Heavy Oil Only Sorbent
77 PADS
3M HP-156
Petroleum Sorbent
POUNDS (LBS) OF SORBENT GOING INTO DISPOSAL
NUMBER OF PADS REQUIRED
7LBS
3M HP-156
Petroleum Sorbent
25LBS
Competitive Multi-Layer,
Heavy Oil Only Sorbent
7LBS
25LBS
189.5LBS
TOTAL
467.5LBS
TOTAL
7LBS
3M Sorbent
285LBS
Clay Granules
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3M
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Sorbent Capacity — Pads & Rolls
HIGH
LOW
3M
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Oil & Petroleum Sorbents
• For control and clean-up of
petroleum-based fluids
• Repels water and floats
• For use on land or water
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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
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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
Different Types of Sorbents
Medium Capacity
• Low loft design
• Scrim increases strength
• >50% recycled content
• Lightest weight = lowest waste
High Capacity
• High loft design
• Scrim increases strength
• >25% recycled content
• Light weight = low waste
3M offers both high or medium levels of absorption capacity to give you the freedom to choose which one is right for your application.
High Capacity & Medium Capacity Sorbents
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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.
Traditional Sorbents
Proven for decades, 3M’s original low-profile
design offers medium to high absorbent capacity,
depending on your needs.
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.
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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Sorbent Formats
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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
you the opportunity to use the exact amount of sorbent required. Whatever your application, there is a 3M
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Sorbent product to fit your
need and give you greater peace of mind.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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Oil & Petroleum Sorbents 3M
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Chemical Sorbents
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Maintenance Sorbents
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