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Go to Page Content Go to Search Go to Contact Information US - EN Home Expand Home Get Involved PFAS & Their Uses Expand PFAS & Their Uses The Science of Fluorochemistries Science & Innovation Expand Science & Innovation Present Manufacturing and the Evolution of Science Legacy Chemistries and AFFF Health, Safety & Environmental Stewardship Expand Health, Safety & Environmental Stewardship How Fluorochemistries Are Safely Used Our Environmental Goals Regulation & Policy Expand Regulation & Policy Fluorochemical Regulation The Evolving Regulatory Framework Operations & Innovation Expand Operations & Innovation A Commitment to Employee Safety Current Global Manufacturing Current Operations Cordova, Illinois, U.S. Cottage Grove, Minnesota, U.S. Decatur, Alabama, U.S. Gendorf, Germany Zwijndrecht, Belgium Remediation Statements France - Français Germany - Deutsch Netherlands - Dutch Learn the Facts about 3M’s Commitment to PFAS Stewardship Fluorochemistries, which include PFAS, are important materials that are used in everyday products. Fluorochemistries are safely used in many modern products for their important properties and can be safely manufactured. Some people have questions, however, about how they’re managed. 3M is committed to continuing to work collaboratively to find new and better ways to use science and technology to answer these questions. These are complex topics grounded in decades of research, and the discussion continues to evolve. All stakeholders – including the communities where we operate, our employees, and our customers – benefit from continued scientific progress. Working together, we can help people continue to access products essential for modern life – including life-saving medications and medical devices, the cars we drive, smartphones and computers we use to connect with friends and family; and alternative energy – while also using science to manage their manufacturing and use. Explore to learn the facts about fluorochemical science, and the roles regulators, policymakers, scientists and others – including 3M – have in their production, use and management. Are all PFAS alike? No. Individual materials have their own unique properties and uses – in fact, they can be solids, liquids or gas. Scientifically, individual PFAS are no more alike than rubbing alcohol and alcohol found in food and beverages. What are some of fluorochemistries’ unique properties? Fluorochemistries are valuable for many properties – such as durability, water repellency, heat resistance, and others. Some products, like semiconductors used in modern electronics, cannot be made without use of fluorochemistries. Do PFAS like PFOA or PFOS cause cancer? Rigorous, reliable scientific evidence does not show extensively studied PFAS, including PFOA and PFOS, cause cancer at levels found in people. Can PFAS be eliminated in modern products? 3M continuously researches new and better ways to serve our customers. In some important settings including national security, aerospace and semiconductor manufacturing, PFAS are critical for their unique properties. ‹ › Get Involved 3M is committed to driving strong safety and environmental sustainability at our sites that manufacture fluorochemistries today. Learn More Contact Contact Media Email This email is intended only for the media. If you are not a member of the media, please call 1-888-3M HELPS (1-888-364-3577). We will get back to you within one business day. Global Impact Report 3M’s 2024 Global Impact Report highlights the progress we’ve have made toward our goals – as well as the actions we took in 2023 to accelerate our ambitions in environment, social and governance (ESG). Download Our Company About 3M 3M Careers Investor Relations Partners & Suppliers Sustainability 3Mgives Ethics & Compliance News News Center Press Releases Regulatory SDS, RDS, More Regulatory & Compliance Information Transport Information Search CPSIA Certification Search Lithium Battery UN 38.3 Test Summary Search Transparency in Supply Chains and Modern Slavery Disclosures US Ingredient Communication Help Help Center Site MapLegal | Privacy | DMCA | Accessibility Statement | Your Privacy Choices| Your Privacy Choices © 3M 2024. All Rights Reserved. Follow UsThe brands listed above are trademarks of...