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    Acid Neutralizers

    Bring the pH level of acids back to neutral, making them less hazardous. You’ll know the process is complete when these neutralizers change color. They’re often used on chemical spills in labs.
    Liquids
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Acid Neutralizers. Liquids.
    Pour liquids onto spills, or add them to processes such as deionized water systems and wastewater tanks to adjust their pH levels.
    Container
    Size
    Type
    Color
    Each
    32 fl. oz.BottlePurple0000000000000
    1 gal.JugPurple000000000000
    Powders
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Acid Neutralizers. Powders.
    Pour powders onto spills, or add them to processes such as deionized water systems and wastewater tanks to adjust their pH levels. Powders are concentrated, so they neutralize about twice as much as liquids.
    Container
    Net Wt.,
    lb.
    Type
    Color
    Each
    2BoxWhite0000000000000
    10BoxWhite000000000000
    Pads
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Acid Neutralizers. Pads.
    Choose pads for cleaning small chemical spills and residue on equipment. Pads are for liquid acids. Do not use pads for acids with hydrofluoric acid or water.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    11"12"Pink50000000000000
    Wipes
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Acid Neutralizers. Wipes.
    Choose wipes for cleaning small chemical spills and residue on equipment. Wipes are for dried acids, such as battery-acid leaks.
    Wipe
    Wipes per
    Container
    Container
    Type
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Color
    Each
    30Canister8"7"Pink0000000000000

    Sodium Bicarbonate

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sodium Bicarbonate.
    Sodium bicarbonate is often used in detergents and as an abrasive blasting medium; also known as baking soda.
    Also known as technical-grade chemicals, these industrial-grade chemicals are not suitable for food or medicinal use.
    Container
    Net Wt.,
    lb.
    Type
    Material
    Liner
    Material
    Form
    CAS No.
    Each
    98% Concentration
    5PailPlasticPowder144-55-800000000000000
    25PailPlasticPowder144-55-80000000000000
    50PailPlasticPowder144-55-80000000000000
    100DrumFiberPlasticPowder144-55-800000000000000
     

    pH Neutralizers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. pH Neutralizers.
    Neutralize the pH of industrial wastewater to prepare it for disposal. Unlike other neutralizers that only work on either acids or bases, these neutralizers work on both—they bring low pH up and high pH down without the risk of overshooting.
    Container
    Type
    Net Wt.,
    lb.
    Solution
    Type
    Harshness
    Primary Chemical
    Each
    Powders
    Pail15Water BasedModerateSodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) (50-70% Concentration)00000000000000
     

    Acid and Base Neutralizing Granular Sorbents

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sorbents. Acid and Base Neutralizing Granular Sorbents .
    Neutralize and absorb corrosive liquids in a single step. These mineral-based sorbents spread over spills to quickly lock in and neutralize acids or bases.
    Granules
    For Acids—Use sorbents for acids on spills such as battery or hydrochloric acid. Not for use with hydrofluoric acid.
    For Bases—Use sorbents for bases on spills such as sodium hydroxide or ammonia solutions.
    Perlite—The sorbent made of perlite will change color when acid or base neutralization is complete.
    Jar—The jar includes a shaker top to sprinkle granules over small spills.
    Container
    Material
    Color
    Net Wt.,
    lb.
    Type
    Spill Cap.,
    gal.
    Each
    For Acids
    ClayWhite1 1/2Jar0.40000000000000
    PerliteYellow7Bag2.5000000000000
     
    For Bases
    ClayBeige1 1/2Jar0.4000000000000
    PerlitePink5Bag2.5000000000000
     

    Base Neutralizers

    Bring the pH level of bases back to neutral, making them less hazardous. You’ll know the process is complete when these neutralizers change color. They’re often used on chemical spills in labs.
    Liquids
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Base Neutralizers. Liquids.
    Pour liquids onto spills, or add them to processes such as deionized water systems and wastewater tanks to adjust their pH levels.
    Container
    Size
    Type
    Color
    Each
    32 fl. oz.BottleRed0000000000000
    1 gal.JugRed000000000000
    Powders
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Base Neutralizers. Powders.
    Pour powders onto spills, or add them to processes such as deionized water systems and wastewater tanks to adjust their pH levels. Powders are concentrated, so they neutralize about twice as much as liquids.
    Container
    Net Wt.,
    lb.
    Type
    Color
    Each
    2BoxPurple0000000000000
    10BoxPurple0000000000000
    Pads
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Base Neutralizers. Pads.
    Choose pads for cleaning small chemical spills and residue on equipment. Pads are for liquid bases.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    11"12"Pink50000000000000

    Spill-Control Sorbent Kits

    These kits have everything you need when a spill occurs, even bags for disposal.
    For Battery Acid
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spill-Control Kits. Spill-Control Sorbent Kits, For Battery Acid.
    Battery acid kits clean up wet- and dry-cell battery spills.
    Spill Cap.,
    gal.
    Container
    Type
    Includes
    Each
    1Plastic CaseOne Pair of Nitrile Gloves
    One Disposal Bag
    One Pair of Goggles
    Two 1-qt. Bottles of Liquid Acid Neutralizer
    One 1-oz. Bottle of Solidifier
    Ten 12" × 12" Pads
    One Apron
    One Spray Bottle
    One Plastic Scoop and Scraper
    000000000000000

    Harsh Chemical Neutralizing Granular Sorbents

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sorbents. Harsh Chemical Neutralizing Granular Sorbents .
    Sop up hydrofluoric acid, solvent, and formaldehyde spills with these granular sorbents. They safely absorb and neutralize chemical spills in a single step.
    Granules
    For Solvents—Solvent sorbents lock in cleaners, thinners, and fuels such as toluene, mineral spirits, acetone, and methyl ethyl ketone (MEK). Unlike other sorbents, they capture harmful vapors and elevate the flash point of the spill to 140° F to reduce flammability.
    For Formaldehyde—Formaldehyde sorbents soak up formaldehyde and other aldehyde solutions. They also suppress their hazardous vapors.
    Container
    Material
    Color
    Net Wt.,
    lb.
    Type
    Spill Cap.,
    gal.
    Each
    For Hydrofluoric Acid
    ClayBeige1 1/2Jar0.40000000000000
     
    For Solvents
    CharcoalBlack1Jar0.3000000000000
     
    For Formaldehyde
    UreaBeige1 1/2Jar0.3000000000000
     

    Hydrated Lime

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hydrated Lime.
    Hydrated lime is often used to make building materials, such as mortars and cement, and to treat air and water.
    Also known as technical-grade chemicals, these industrial-grade chemicals are not suitable for food or medicinal use.
    Container
    Net Wt.,
    lb.
    Type
    Material
    Form
    CAS No.
    Each
    96% Concentration
    25PailPlasticPowder1305-62-000000000000000
    50PailPlasticPowder1305-62-00000000000000
     

    Neutralization Tanks

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Neutralization Tanks. Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Neutralization Tanks. Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Neutralization Tanks. Style C.

    Style C

    For safe and legal disposal of corrosive chemicals, these tanks neutralize acid waste before it drains into sewer systems. Fill them with limestone chips (sold separately), which chemically react with waste to reduce its acidity. Often used in labs, these tanks rest on a solid surface below your sink. The inlet attaches to your sink drain where a P-trap would go, and the outlet threads into your drain pipe. These tanks are made of polyethylene to withstand prolonged contact with harsh chemicals.
    Choosing a tank size involves several factors, including how much waste you generate and the types of chemicals you plan to treat. For effective neutralization, waste should spend three hours in your tank before exiting via gravity flow. Select a tank that is greater in size than the volume of chemicals you plan to dispose of in a three-hour period.
    Styles A and B—Style A and B tanks have larger capacities to process greater amounts of waste.
    Style C—Style C tanks have an adjustable-height inlet with a slip joint fitting to connect to sink drains.
    Inlet
    Outlet
    Style
    Cap.,
    gal.
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Ht.
    Color
    Clarity
    ID
    Pipe
    Size
    Ht.
    Pipe
    Size
    Ht.
    Includes
    Each
    Polyethylene
     
    Threaded NPT Female Inlet × NPT Male Outlet
    A514"6"18 3/4"WhiteOpaque1 1/2
    21"1 1/2
    15"Removable Cap00000000000000
    B611 3/4"18 3/4"BlackOpaque1 1/2
    18 1/2"1 1/2
    12 1/2"Removable Cap0000000000000
     
    Slip Joint Inlet × NPT Male Outlet
    C312"6 1/2"12 3/4"WhiteOpaque1 1/2"14 1/2" to 23 1/2"1 1/2
    9 1/2"Removable Cap0000000000000
     
    Limestone Chips

    Sodium Carbonate

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sodium Carbonate.
    Sodium Carbonate is often used in pH control, disinfectants, and flue gas purification; also known as soda ash.
    Also known as technical-grade chemicals, these industrial-grade chemicals are not suitable for food or medicinal use.
    Concentrate
    Net Wt.,
    lb.
    Type
    Material
    Form
    CAS No.
    Each
    Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash)—99%
    10BoxCardboardGranule497-19-800000000000000
    25PailPlasticGranule497-19-80000000000000
    100DrumFiberGranule497-19-80000000000000
     

    Acid and Base Spill-Control Kits

    These kits have everything you need to safely clean up acid and base spills. All kits include sorbents and personal protective equipment. Keep them on hand in labs, warehouses, and other areas where chemicals are used and stored.
    For Acid
    Image of Product. Plastic Pail. Front orientation. Plastic Pail. Acid and Base Spill-Control Kits.

    Plastic Pail

    Container
    Spill Cap.,
    gal.
    Size,
    gal.
    Type
    Includes
    Each
    4.56.5Plastic PailOne 2-lb. Shaker Bottle of Powder Acid Neutralizer
    One Pair of Nitrile Gloves
    One Pair of Goggles
    Two Disposal Bags
    Ten 15" × 19" Sorbent Pads
    Two 3" × 48" Sorbent Socks
    One Scoop
    00000000000000
    For Acid, Bases
    Image of Product. Plastic Pail. Front orientation. Plastic Pail. Acid and Base Spill-Control Kits.

    Plastic Pail

    Plastic Pail—Combination acid and base kits in a plastic pail have pH test strips to detect whether your spill is an acid or a base.
    Container
    Spill Cap.,
    gal.
    Size,
    gal.
    Type
    Includes
    Each
    75Plastic PailOne 32-oz. Bottle of Liquid Acid Neutralizer
    One 32-oz. Bottle of Liquid Base Neutralizer
    One Pair of Nitrile Gloves
    One Disposal Bag
    Fifteen 12" × 12" Sorbent Pads
    One Pair of Goggles
    Three 3" × 48" Sorbent Socks
    One pH Testing Kit
    00000000000000

    Calcium Carbonate

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Calcium Carbonate.
    Calcium carbonate is often used as a buffing and polishing agent and as an abrasive blasting medium.
    Also known as technical-grade chemicals, these industrial-grade chemicals are not suitable for food or medicinal use.
    Container
    Net Wt.,
    lb.
    Type
    Material
    Liner
    Material
    Form
    CAS No.
    Each
    95% Concentration
    5DrumPlasticPowder471-34-100000000000000
    50DrumFiberPlasticPowder471-34-100000000000000
     

    Triethanolamine

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Triethanolamine.
    Also known as technical-grade chemicals, these industrial-grade chemicals are not suitable for food or medicinal use.
    Container
    Size,
    L
    Type
    Material
    Form
    CAS No.
    Each
    Triethanolamine—99%
    4BottleGlassLiquid102-71-600000000000000
     

    Acid and Base Neutralizing Sorbents

    Not only do these socks and pillows dam spills and sop up leaks, they also neutralize the pH level so you can dispose of them safely. Keep them in areas where acids or bases are used, such as in metal treating, chemical processing, and laboratory applications.
    Pillows
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sorbents. Acid and Base Neutralizing Sorbents , Pillows.
    Place pillows under leaks to catch drips or onto spills to sit and soak.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Material
    Color
    Spill Cap.,
    gal.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    For Acids
    12"12"Polypropylene FabricWhite2.4400000000000000
     
    For Bases
    12"12"Polypropylene FabricWhite3.640000000000000
     
    Socks
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sorbents. Acid and Base Neutralizing Sorbents , Socks.
    Wrap socks around spills to stop flow and limit the size of the cleanup.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Material
    Color
    Spill Cap.,
    gal.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    For Acids
    2"48"Polypropylene FabricWhite0.510000000000000
    2"48"Polypropylene FabricWhite24000000000000
     
    For Bases
    2"48"Polypropylene FabricWhite0.751000000000000
    2"48"Polypropylene FabricWhite34000000000000
     

    Harsh Chemical Spill-Control Kits

    Be prepared for a variety of chemical spills at your worksite.
    For Hydrofluoric Acid
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spill-Control Kits. Harsh Chemical Spill-Control Kits, For Hydrofluoric Acid.
    Kits for hydrofluoric acid include sorbent granules that neutralize hydrofluoric acid for safe removal.
    Container
    Spill Cap.,
    gal.
    Size,
    gal.
    Type
    Includes
    Each
    45Plastic PailOne 10-lb. Pail of Granular Hydrofluoric Acid Neutralizing Sorbent
    One Disposal Bag
    Two Pairs of Goggles
    One Miniature Broom and Dust Pan
    Two Pairs of Latex Gloves
    Two Pairs of Boot Covers
    Two Aprons
    00000000000000
    For Acid, Bases, Hydrofluoric Acid, Formaldehyde, Solvents
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spill-Control Kits. Harsh Chemical Spill-Control Kits, For Acid, Bases, Hydrofluoric Acid, Formaldehyde, Solvents.
    Kits for acid, bases, hydrofluoric acid, formaldehyde, and solvents include neutralizing sorbent granules for acid spills, such as battery or hydrochloric acid, and one for base spills, such as sodium hydroxide. They also include separate sorbent granules for neutralizing hydrofluoric acid and formaldehyde. Kits have sorbent granules for neutralizing solvents that captures harmful vapors and elevates the flash point of the spill to 140° F to reduce flammability.
    Container
    Spill Cap.,
    gal.
    Size,
    gal.
    Type
    Includes
    Each
    2.53.5Plastic PailOne 1.5-lb. Jar of Granular Acid Neutralizing Sorbent
    One 1.5-lb. Jar of Granular Base Neutralizing Sorbent
    One 1.5-lb. Jar of Granular Hydrofluoric Acid Neutralizing Sorbent
    One 1.5-lb. Jar of Granular Formaldehyde Neutralizing Sorbent
    One 1.0-lb. Jar of Granular Solvent Neutralizing Sorbent
    One Disposal Bag
    Two Pairs of Goggles
    One Miniature Broom and Dust Pan
    Two Pairs of Latex Gloves
    Two Aprons
    00000000000000
    Replacement Sorbents

    Boric Acid

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Boric Acid.
    Commonly used for cleaning, preventing rot in wet locations, flame retardance, and oil lubricity.
    Also known as technical-grade chemicals, these industrial-grade chemicals are not suitable for food or medicinal use.
    Container
    Net Wt.,
    lb.
    Type
    Material
    Form
    CAS No.
    Each
    99.9% Concentration
    5PailPlasticGranule10043-35-300000000000000
     
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