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accession: "0000066740-23-000080"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MMM"
cik: "0000066740"
company_name: "3M CO"
filed_at: "2023-09-25T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-10T09:22:14.263408+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# 3M idles PFAS production at Zwijndrecht after self-reporting to Flemish regulators

## Summary
- 3M Belgium idled all PFAS manufacturing at its Zwijndrecht facility after self-reporting emissions data to Flemish authorities.
- Non-PFAS production continues at the site; PFAS exit remains on track for end of 2025.
- Idling may disrupt supply of PFAS products to customers; alternatives may not be readily available from other 3M plants.
- 3M is exploring options to restart idled PFAS processes or accelerate the planned discontinuance.
- Company warns of potential significant adverse impact on operations but cannot predict ultimate scope or duration.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000066740-23-000080
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MMM
- cik: 0000066740
- company_name: 3M CO
- filed_at: 2023-09-25T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/66740/000006674023000080/0000066740-23-000080-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/66740/000006674023000080/mmm-20230922.htm

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