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    21 Products

    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

    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

    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.
    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
     

    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. Metal Wall-Mount Cabinet. Front orientation. Metal Wall-Mount Cabinet. Acid and Base Spill-Control Kits.
    Image of Product. Plastic Pail. Front orientation. Plastic Pail. Acid and Base Spill-Control Kits.

    Metal Wall-Mount Cabinet

    Plastic Pail

    Metal Wall-Mount Cabinet—The metal wall-mount cabinets guarantee your kits are always in the same spot. Not for use with hydrofluoric acid.
    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
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    1.5—Metal Wall-Mount CabinetOne Pair of Nitrile Gloves
    One Pair of Goggles
    Two Disposal Bags
    One Face Shield
    One Miniature Broom and Dust Pan
    One Apron
    Five 15" × 18" Sorbent Pads
    Six 10" × 10" Sorbent Pillows
    Two 64-oz. Cartons of Granular Sorbent
    One Pair of Latex Boot Covers    		Yes00000000000000
    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    		—0000000000000
    Replacement Refills
    Each
    Refill for Metal Wall-Mount Cabinet Spill-Control Kit00000000000000

    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
     
    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
     

    Harsh Chemical Spill-Control Kits

    Be prepared for a variety of chemical spills at your worksite.
    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
    Each
    Granular Acid Neutralizing Sorbent Refill0000000000000
    Granular Base Neutralizing Sorbent Refill000000000000
    Granular Hydrofluoric Acid Neutralizing Sorbent Refill000000000000
    Granular Formaldehyde Neutralizing Sorbent Refill000000000000
    Granular Solvent Neutralizing Sorbent Refill000000000000
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