3M Announces Progress on PFAS Initiatives and Actions
March 19 2020 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
Company launches clearinghouse of PFAS research
and shares analytical samples
3M announced its latest actions as part of the company’s ongoing
efforts to research and share information related to per-and
polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These actions advance the five
initiatives and actions 3M announced in September 2019, building on
the company’s longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship.
Most prominently, 3M has launched a research clearinghouse webpage
and is releasing previously unavailable PFAS reference standards.
These mark an important step in advancing the collective scientific
knowledge around PFAS.
The clearinghouse compiles published research 3M has conducted
around PFAS testing, measurement and remediation best practices to
facilitate access to information for communities and officials
around the country. In addition, industry-leading PFAS reference
standards will be made available for free to government officials,
researchers and academic institutions. There are many different
types of PFAS, and many reference standards for these compounds are
not commercially available. 3M’s samples will make it easier to
reliably study and test for PFAS materials—decreasing costs and
expediting timelines for researchers.
“I am proud of the work we have done to engage with stakeholders
and positively contribute toward the science of PFAS,” said Denise
Rutherford, senior vice president, 3M Corporate Affairs. “We
believe that current and future progress resulting from these
actions can help facilitate a more inclusive, science-based
discussion around PFAS and the critical role they play in so many
modern applications.”
3M has also made progress on its other previously announced
initiatives, including a commitment to ongoing remediation,
coordinating research into PFAS, supporting nationwide
science-based regulation, and ensuring appropriate disposal of
Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF).
The company is in the process of setting up an AFFF Stewardship
pilot program that will support the proper disposal of the
company’s legacy AFFF product that its customers may still store.
3M also implemented its latest granular activated carbon (GAC)
treatment system in Decatur, Alabama. Finally, 3M remains engaged
in an effort to identify an established and independent scientific
body to review the existing science on PFAS and develop an agenda
for further research. While that effort is ongoing, 3M continues to
collaborate with leading universities and government agencies like
National Fermilab, California Institute of Technology and the
University of Minnesota to advance the science of PFAS.
“The progress we’ve made on fulfilling our commitments is a
positive step, and we will continue to identify new ways to share
best practices and information about PFAS,” said Rutherford.
For more information about 3M’s ongoing efforts related to PFAS,
visit www.3M.com/PFAS
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