Better testing begins with better samples — and better samples are obtained when you use the best collection tools. 3M™ Sample Collection provides quality products designed specifically for microbial surface sampling. Make environmental testing and product sampling easy and convenient with the full line of 3M products.
Easy to use for product sampling and environmental testing
When determining which sampling sponge to use, it’s important to consider certain factors in your testing process.
When determining which sampling sponge to use, it’s important to consider certain factors in your testing process.
Release of bacteria from the swab/sponge for quantitative measure
Subsequent cultivation
Cellulose and polyurethane sponges are proven to be equivalent for sampling environmental surfaces*ƚ.
*Internal 3M data
ƚExternal data
Biocide-free cellulose sponge maintains viability for a wide range of organisms. Listeria can be maintained for up to 72 hours of refrigeration*.
*Internal 3M data
Cellulose sponges are made from renewable biomass. Polyurethane sponges are made from petroleum byproducts through a reaction of polyols, diisocyanates, catalysts and additives.
3M cellulose sponges are tested to withstand scrubbing on multiple surfaces.
3M sponges made with cellulose raw material are sorted during inspection to ensure consistency of chemical and mechanical properties from batch to batch*.
*Internal 3M data
3M provides quality food safety products for a variety of common food manufacturing industries, including poultry, dairy, meat, eggs, seafood, ready-to-eat and produce.
If you need product/technical advice or want to collaborate with a 3M specialist, contact us using these links. Or, give us a call at 1-800-328-6553.
If you need product/technical advice or want to collaborate with a 3M specialist, contact us using these links. Or, give us a call at 1-800-328-6553.
A 3M Food Safety expert will contact you to go over your needs and questions.
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