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Issuer:     3M CO (MMM)
CIK:        0000066740
Form:       8-K
Filed at:   2023-09-25T23:59:59+00:00
Accession:  0000066740-23-000080
Event type: regulatory
Sentiment:  negative
Materiality: 0.65
Item codes: 8.01
LLM model:  deepseek-v4-flash:cloud@v2

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

Source:
  EDGAR index:    https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/66740/000006674023000080/0000066740-23-000080-index.htm
  Primary doc:    https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/66740/000006674023000080/mmm-20230922.htm
  HTML page:      https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000066740-23-000080

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