March 2015

Technical Data

3M™ Petroleum Sorbents

Use

For control of spills of hydrocarbons on water or land. 3M™ Petroleum Sorbents repel water and will float (as long as

surfactants are not also present).

Product Description

3M™ Petroleum Sorbents are made from inert, synthetic fibers principally polypropylene and polyester. They are available in

a wide range of formats and are lightweight and nominally dust-free. They have a high adsorption capacity which minimizes

the amount of waste for disposal. HP Series antistatic products have a charge dissipating polypropylene scrim and are

packaged in charge dissipating film.

Color

White (High Capacity & T Series sheets and rolls), white with multi-colored material flecks (Medium Capacity sheets and

rolls), and red / orange (booms and pillows). Medium Capacity appearance may vary due to recycle content used.

Selection Guide

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Antistatic Products - The HP antistatic products are designed for use in low temperatures and low humidity to help reduce

the risk of sparking.

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Booms - May be connected together to form barriers. These are anchored at each end and positioned across still or

moving water to contain, channel and adsorb oil spills.

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Drum covers - Rectangular pads with perforated circles designed to fit on top of drums.

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Folded - Combines four formats in one product. Folded sorbents are perforated every 16 inches (40 cm) and can be

unfolded to be used as booms, pillows, sheets or rolls.

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Minibooms - Generally used in on-land applications to contain and adsorb spills.

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Pillows - Used for bulk adsorption of oil on land or water. Particularly useful in drains to act as interceptors.

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Pads - A highly adaptable format. They can be used on water to pick up oil, to cover large surface areas, and in wiping

applications.

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Rolls - For fast coverage of large surface areas, including water. They can be easily torn to length and can be used as a

mat.

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Spill Kits and Response Packs - May contain different types of sorbents and temporary disposal bags. Compact for easy

storage and quick response.

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Sweep - Used to pull over water to remove surface films.