What is 3M Scotchgard™, does it contain PFOA/PFOS and how did Wolverine Worldwide use this solution?

Scotchgard™ has been used by millions of consumers and thousands of businesses for over 50 years.
Scotchgard™ has been produced by 3M since 1956 and is a water and stain repellant treatment used to protect fabrics, furniture and carpets.
Consumers have used Scotchgard™ as a spray-on fabric and carpet protector for decades.
Wolverine Worldwide used Scotchgard™ to provide water and stain repellant properties in some of its leathers beginning around the late 1950s and switched to a new formula introduced by Scotchgard™ around 2002.
Scotchgard™ contained PFOA/PFOS until 3M changed the formula around 2002.

WE ARE WOLVERINE

Rockford is our home and we’ve always acted responsibly and taken our obligations as part of this community personally.

In 1998, 3M began discussions on their formula change with its customers because PFOA and PFOS – two of the PFAS family of compounds – were “persistent in the environment.” We relied on 3M’s representations to the EPA, FDA, scientific bodies, and Wolverine regarding the safety of the Scotchgard™ formula.

We’ve been working with MDEQ since November 2016, when we became aware of the possible presence of PFAS in groundwater at our former Tannery location. We continue to work with the state to identify and test possible sites, and we’re close to completing that process. Every resident whose water is being tested has a water solution until they have answers. While the science is not conclusive, we’re working proactively to develop solutions, share information with you, and restore our community’s confidence in its drinking water. Much more information is available here on our WeAreWolverine.com blog.