3M is a producer of microporous membranes and membrane devices used in healthcare and industrial degassing applications. The Industrial & Specialty Filtration Group manufactures Liqui-Flux ultrafiltration and microfiltration modules, as well as Liqui-Cel membrane contactors, which are used to add or remove gases to or from liquids in many industries, including O2 removal, CO2 removal, boiler feedwater/corrosion control, N2 removal, carbonation and many more. They have small footprints and low operating costs, and they can help reduce chemical consumption.