Environmentally Preferrable Products from 3M

Benefits of the 3M™ Twist ’n Fill™ System

• Accurate dispensing technology ensures consistent, effective chemical performance, (e.g., correct mixing assures accurate concentration dilutions) and safety

• Compliance with “right-to-know” laws is easier with 3M’s Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and labels supplied for both ready-to-use and concentrated liquids

• English/French labels, numbered and color-coded for easy identification

• Employee contact with the concentrate liquid is limited, helping to increase safety

• Highly concentrated to maximize value and minimize wasteful containers

• Unique bottle and cap design lets you switch product in seconds

• Easy-to-use - just insert bottle, twist and fill

• Integral air gap prevents chemical backflow

• Automatic 3-gallon per minute dispense flow rate for filling buckets; 1-gallon per minute dispense flow rate for filling bottles

Now five 3M™ Twist ’n Fill™ Products have been Green Seal certified
3M has completed certification from Green Seal, a nationally recognized not-for-profit environmental organization.

3M has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to protecting health, safety and the environment. Certification makes it easier for our customers at: Federal, Provincial and Health Care Facilities, as well as their janitorial service providers, to demonstrate that they meet their environmentally preferable requirements.

Currently Green Seal certifies three Cleaning Product Categories: Bathroom, General Purpose and Glass.

3M™ Glass Cleaner
• No. 1 Twist ’n Fill
3M™ Neutral Cleaner
• No. 3 Twist ’n Fill
3M™ General Purpose Cleaner
• No. 8 Twist ’n Fill
3M™ 3-in-1 Floor Cleaner
• No. 24 Twist ’n Fill
3M™ Neutral Cleaner LO
• No. 33 Twist ’n Fill

3M Environmental Facts and Initiatives

3M site: http://www.3m.com/sustainability contains details on our vision, strategies, policies, programs and performance. This site is regularly updated with results, data and the latest (What’s New) developments at 3M
on the environmental, social and economic fronts.

Our Environmental Progress So Far: 1990-2002
• 92 percent reduction in volatile organic air emissions
• 84 percent reduction in manufacturing releases to water
• 13 percent reduction in solid waste
• 48 percent reduction in waste releases
• 89 percent reduction in U.S. EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) releases

Pollution Prevention Pays (PPP)
• From 1975 to 2002, 3M’s Pollution Prevention Pays (3P) program has prevented 857,280 tons of pollutants and saved $893 million.
• The 3P program helps prevent pollution at the source, in products and manufacturing processes, rather than removing it after it has been created.

Sustainable Development at 3M
Meeting the needs of customers, employees and com- munities today, while respecting the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

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3M™ Chemical Management

3M™ Twist ’n Fill™ offers a broad program to meet all of your needs. Here’s 10 things that we can do for you to help you with your chemical needs:

Chemicals
• 17 highly effective multi-use chemicals
• Butyl-free
• Prevents contact with chemicals
• Identified by colour, number and symbol
• Tamper resistant bottle
• Ergonomically designed 2L format
• 1 bottle/case shipping quantity
• Competitive Pricing

Dispenser
• Free of charge for most applications
• Compact
• Simple
• 2 Flow rates – 1gpm & 3gpm
• Constant dilution 25psi –100psi
• Use unlimited chemicals through 1 dispenser
• No messy tips or adjustments
• Quick connect to water
• Access water through dispenser

Ready-to-use labels
• Free of charge for most applications
• Peel and stick labels
• Identify product in buckets and bottles
• Chemically resistant
• Available for each product

MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheets
• French
• English
• Concentrate
• Ready -to-use

Wall charts
• Free of charge
• Hang on wall by dispenser
• Product descriptions
• Picture indicates applications
• Chemically resistant

Technical Data - Tech Data Sheets
• Available on each product
• Includes data on concentrate and ready -to-use

Procedural Wizard
• Free of charge for large applications
• 300 pre-loaded procedures for every cleaning application
• 100% customizable on site
• Print on flipcharts, training cards, step-by-step lists, etc…

Storage Racks
• Compact
• Standard or lockable available
• Holds 4 bottles
• Durable metal wire rack

Employee Education and Training
• Free of charge for large applications
• Computerized training for standard precautions/procedures
• Provides testing
• Administrator assigns courses and gets feedback on test results
• 23 training courses

Breadth of Products
• Floor Pads
• Hand Pads
• Matting
• Floor Finish
• Traction Enhancement
• Carpet Maintenance

Twist n' Fill™

The 3M™ Twist ’n Fill™ system features a single compact dispenser that is designed to accurately mix and dispense a wide range of cleaning chemicals.  You pick and choose only the chemicals you need for your cleaning tasks - then mix and dispense them all through the same dispenser. Your workers are safer.  Mixing is easier, less wasteful and far more flexible.  Your cleaning chemicals are consistent. Storage of chemicals is simplified.  There’s less risk to the environment,  and your costs are lower.

Save Money
• Control your chemical costs
• Reduce wasted chemical
• Cut your labour costs
• Increase productivity
• New tamper resistant cap and harder bottle prevent employees from accessing the chemicals

Increase Employee Safety
• No employee contact with chemicals
• All chemicals meet Canadian regulations
• MSDSs are available for both the concentrate and the ready-to-use in French and English
• Ready-to-use labels are available to identify the chemicals in your trigger spray bottles
• All chemicals are butyl free
• Chemicals are identified with colours, numbers and symbols (bucket or trigger spray bottle fill)
• Ergonomically designed concentrate bottle weighs less than 4 lbs

Decrease labour
• Chemicals are very effective
• 4 chemical formulations are patented
• 17 chemicals to choose from - a chemical for every application
• Cart mountable and wall mountable for added flexibility
• Access water directly from dispenser without disconnecting
• Quick connect to water supply allows fast connection and disconnection

Extras
• Dispenser and chemicals meet all Canadian environmental, safety, health, plumbing, and pest control regulations
• Product Environment Data sheets available for each product
• System is available with storage rack for chemicals
• Product support available daily from
8am - 6pm at 1-800 -3MHELPS