New safety line
3M has introduced a new line of farm safety products that help protect farmers from dusts, mists, vapors, mould spores and ammonia. It includes:
- Easi-Care dual cartridge ammonia respirator, available in three sizes with replaceable pre-filters, for use with ammonia liquid fertilizers and poultry/livestock pens.
- Maintenance sorbents absorb oil, water, grease, antifreeze and paint in cleaning up spills, drips and fluid leaks. They are available in 50-foot rolls from a dispenser box.
- Respirators for general dust and sanding, fibreglass insulation, latex paint, odors, woodworking and welding.
- Spray paint and pesticide respirator for pesticides and paints. It has a lightweight, soft, pliable facepiece for comfort and fit, and replaceable filters.
- Impact-resistant safety goggles and corded ear plugs with a noise reduction rating of 29.
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Contact: Consumer Relations, 3M DIY Division, 515-3N-02, St. Paul, Minn., 55144; tel. 612-737-6828.
Diesel fuel lubricant
Power Up Lubricants of Calgary has introduced a new-generation diesel fuel lubricant, GEN 49D. It helps lubricate fuel system components, including pumps and injectors, as well as improving lubrication to the fireside of the engine. The lubricant also slows down premature wear associated with low sulphur diesel fuel and increases operational efficiency. Engines treated with GEN 49D show improved horsepower and cold weather starting and save fuel. Wear on components is reduced.
Contact: Power Up Inc. 6173-6th St. S.E., Calgary, Alta., T2H 1L9; tel. 1-800-661-7777.
Gel herbicide registered
Rhone-Poulenc Canada Inc. has announced PARDNER, its herbicide used to control annual broadleaf weeds in corn and cereal crops, is now available as a gel formulation in a water-soluble pack. PARDNER is the first of the Rhone-Poulenc products to be formulated this way. Advantages of a gel include reduced worker exposure and premeasured doses. Overpack and cardboard boxes never come in contact with the herbicide, so they can be disposed of as ordinary waste.
Contact: Rob Roe, Rhone-Poulenc Canada Inc., 905-821-4450.
