What are the different types of absorbents used for?

Mini-Booms

• Use to form a temporary bund or dam to contain fluid
• Do not use as a large mop

• Use to divert spills away from drains, stock or equipment
• For increased length and to ensure a complete seal, boom ends should be overlapped by approx. 300mm

Pillows

• Use to stem the flow of liquid in a confined area or as an ‘ad-hoc’ drain blocker
• Place behind mini-booms to absorb the contained spill
• Place under dripping pipes or leaks prior to repair
• Use to plug  openings, holes, or drains to prevent seepage

Granular Absorbent

• Primarily used on roadways where it is not practical to use other absorbents
• Use in workshops, machinery yards, on construction sites
• Can be used as a cheaper and more convenient alternative to polypropylene absorbents - just grab a bag and go!

Pads

• Use for the absorption of a spill, but only once it is ensured that containment is complete
• Use pads to wipe down clothes, hands, floor, and any items contaminated by the spill

Which type of absorbent do I need?

Absorbents are colour coded for easier selection.

GREY: GENERAL PURPOSE The all-liquid absorbent for oils, fuels, solvents, cutting compounds, mild alkalis and acids, wine, milk, and of course water.

WHITE: OIL-ONLY Absorb oils, fuels, solvents, and other hydrocarbon products, but will not absorb water.

YELLOW: CHEMICAL These products will absorb virtually any fluid including the most aggressive chemicals.