SPILL ABSORBENTS

PRATT Safety Systems’ extensive product range of spill response products ensures that we are able to provide our customers with a range of containment solutions to meet any need. Wherever chemicals are being stored and handled, it is essential that appropriate measures are in place for the containment of these chemicals in the event of an accidental spill or leak.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• What are Spill Absorbents?
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    Spill Absorbents contain items required for cleaning up a spill, such as absorbent pads, booms, pillows, gloves and disposable bags.
    Different items are used for different purposes:
    
    

    • Absorbent booms are flexible socks (or tubes) ideal for providing a barrier to contain a spill before it spreads or pollutes the environment and waterways.

    
    

    • Absorbent pads are usually used on smaller spills that pose a risk to the workplace, but they can also be used to wipe tools or surfaces affected by a spill.

    
    

    • Absorbent pillows quickly soak up large amounts of liquid and can be squeezed out and reused. They soak up spills and leaks that are too large for an absorbent pad and are ideal for tight spaces, such as under leaky drums.

    
    

    • Floor sweeps are made from a range of materials like cellulose, coir pith and zeolite. This granulated product can be spread over large areas or used by the handful to soak up major and minor spills. They can be used indoors and outdoors on any surface, including concrete, bitumen and dirt.

    
    

    • Dustpan and brush for cleaning up spill waste, such as floor sweeps.

    
    

    • Contaminated waste bags for containing waste before safely disposing of it.