When any spill occurs it is critical to know how to handle it with the correct equipment. Follow this guide to ensure you select the right product that best suits your requirements.
1. IDENTIFY WHAT YOU NEED TO CLEAR
[A] Oils/Mild Chemicals – Not Water
[B] Oils/Mild Chemicals and Water
[C] Hazardous/Aggressive fluids: Oils, Acids, Alkalis, Chemicals, Water – most liquids
2. CHOOSE WHICH TYPE OF ABSORBENTS ARE SUITABLE
[A] EXsorb loose absorbent/socks/booms
– most efficient oil & chemical absorbent available
– Non-leaching with a DEFRA licence
– Unrivalled for spills on hard ground, moving and still water
[A] White ‘Oil Only’ absorbents
– prevent and contain spills with pads/socks/booms etc
– Ideal for clearing oil on land, in the wet or from water
[B] Grey ‘Maintenance’ Absorbents
– prevent and contain spills with pads/socks/booms etc
– Ideal for clearing spills in the dry, but not oil from water
[C] Yellow ‘HazMat/Universal’ Absorbents
– prevent and contain spills with pads/socks/booms etc
– Ideal for all liquids and containing aggressive fluids
3. SELECT WHICH TYPE OF PRODUCT WILL BE BEST FOR YOUR REQUIREMENTS
Loose Absorbent
EXsorb loose absorbent is the most efficient oil and chemical absorbent available. Unrivalled at clearing and containing spills on hard ground as well as on moving and still water. Approved for use by DEFRA.
Socks
Socks are used to contain and absorb smaller spills on water and land. Also used as a preventative to contain drips and leaks in barrel spill pallets, around machines, in oil stores, streams etc… Non-leaching EXsorb socks are ideal for spills on water. Connecting loops at each end.
Booms
Booms are used to contain and absorb larger spills on water and land. Also used as a preventative to contain spills and leaks in harbours, around machines, in oil bunds, rivers etc… Non-leaching EXsorb booms are ideal for spills on rivers and the sea. Connecting loops at each end.
Pads
Pads large surface area is ideal for absorbing and wiping up spills from both hard surfaces and water. Great for catching drips and leaks from engines, hoses, machinery, drip trays etc… Light and easy to carry. Available as double weight (DW) and single weight (SW).
Rolls
Ideal for walkways in workshops/factories to catch drips, sprays, create a slip free surface and prevent workshop soiling entering the office. Excellent on railtracks to catch drips from engines or use to absorb oil spills from water. socks factory