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Sorbents

Absorb spilled liquids and keep them from spreading. Do not use these sorbents with aggressive liquids, such as hydrochloric acid.

Socks

Sorbents for chemicals, oil, and water are also known as universal sorbents.

Socks wrap around irregular surfaces, corners, and machines.

For Oil—Sorbents for oil cling to oil but let water pass through.

	Lg.	Material	Color	Spill Cap., gal.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
For Oil



	3"	48"	Polypropylene Fabric	White	1.2	1	0000000	00000


	3"	48"	Polypropylene Fabric	White	14.4	12	00000000	00000
	3"	84"	Polypropylene Fabric	White	2	1	0000000	00000
	3"	84"	Polypropylene Fabric	White	14	7	00000000	00000
	3"	24 ft.	Polypropylene Fabric	White	6.7	1	0000000	00000
	3"	24 ft.	Polypropylene Fabric	White	13.4	2	00000000	00000
	5"	120"	Polypropylene Fabric	White	9.5	1	00000000	00000


	For Chemicals, Oil, and Water



			3"	48"	Polypropylene Fabric	Gray	1.1	1	0000000	0000


			3"	48"	Polypropylene Fabric	Gray	13.2	12	00000000	00000
			3"	84"	Polypropylene Fabric	Gray	1.7	1	0000000	00000
			3"	84"	Polypropylene Fabric	Gray	11.9	7	00000000	00000
			3"	120"	Polypropylene Fabric	Gray	2.8	1	0000000	00000
			3"	120"	Polypropylene Fabric	Gray	16.8	6	00000000	00000

Socks with Connector Clips

Socks wrap around irregular surfaces, corners, and machines.

Socks with connector clips can be linked together.

For Oil—Sorbents for oil cling to oil but let water pass through.

	Lg.	Material	Color	Spill Cap., gal.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
For Oil



	5"	120"	Polypropylene Fabric	White	7	1	0000000	000000


	5"	120"	Polypropylene Fabric	White	28	4	00000000	000000

Recycled Sorbents

Made from 80% recycled newsprint and cellulose, these sorbents are more absorbent than polypropylene sorbents. Note: Not for use with aggressive liquids, such as hydrochloric acid.

Socks

Socks are shaped to wrap around irregular surfaces, corners, and machines.

	Lg.	Color	Spill Cap., gal.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
For Chemicals, Oil, and Water



	3"	48"	Gray	1	1	0000000	00000


	3"	48"	Gray	12	12	00000000	00000
	3"	96"	Gray	2	1	0000000	00000
	3"	96"	Gray	12	6	00000000	00000
	3"	144"	Gray	3	1	0000000	00000
	3"	144"	Gray	12	4	00000000	00000

Water-Activated Spill-Control Dikes

Shown Expanded

These dikes lay flat until they absorb water, then swell to form barriers. Divert water spills away from walkways, or wrap the dikes around equipment to contain leaks. Toss them when you’re done; they’re disposable. Not for use with salt water.

	Dia.	Lg., ft.	Fill Time, min.	Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Polypropylene Fabric



	1.8	2 1/2"	4	5	Gray	1	0000000	00000


	1.8	2 1/2"	4	5	Orange	1	0000000	0000
	4.6	2 1/2"	10	5	Gray	1	0000000	00000
	4.6	2 1/2"	10	5	Orange	1	0000000	00000
	54	2 1/2"	4	5	Gray	30	0000000	000000
	54	2 1/2"	4	5	Orange	30	0000000	000000
	55	2 1/2"	10	5	Gray	12	0000000	000000
	55	2 1/2"	10	5	Orange	12	0000000	000000

Clean Room Sorbents

Absorb spills, catch drips, and control leaks in clean room environments. These sorbents are cleaned and bagged and don’t release as much lint or dust as other sorbents. Clean room rating indicates the acceptable level of contaminants; the lower the rating, the cleaner the environment. Not for use with aggressive liquids, such as hydrochloric acid.

Socks

Wrap socks around irregular surfaces, corners, and machines to absorb chemical- and oil-based spills.

	Lg.	Material	Color	Clean Room Std.	Spill Cap., gal.		Each
For Chemicals and Oil



	3"	36"	Polyester Fabric	White	Fed. Std. Class 1,000; ISO Class 6	0.6	0000000	000000

Outdoor Sorbents

Keep oil out of soil and fuel out of drains. These sorbents cling to oil but let water pass through, so you can leave them outside for weeks to catch oil spills and leaks. More rugged than typical sorbents, these sorbents won’t break down when exposed to sunlight, and gravel and debris won’t pierce them.

Socks

Socks are flexible. Wrap them around corners, equipment, or storm drains.

	Wd.	Lg.	Material	Color	Spill Cap., gal.		Each
For Oil



	4"	7"	108"	Polyethylene Fabric	Green	5.3	0000000	000000

Spill-Control Sorbent Kits

These kits have everything you need when a spill occurs, even bags for disposal.

For Oil


Plastic Bag	Plastic Pouch

Metal Wall-Mount Cabinet	Plastic Drum

Plastic Mobile Drum	Plastic Mobile Tote

Kits for oil soak up oil and fuel while repelling water.

30 gal. Container—30-gal. drums can serve as salvage drums for 15- and 16-gal. drums.

95 gal. Container—The 95-gal. drums can double as salvage drums for leaking 55-gal. drums.

Plastic Pouch—Hang pouches from forklifts and equipment. The pouches are waterproof and have a buckle strap to keep contents contained.

Metal Wall-Mount Cabinet—Cabinet kits mount on the wall and are high-visibility yellow so they’re easy to spot.

Plastic Drum, Plastic Mobile Drum, and Plastic Mobile Tote—Drum kits act as spill control stations, while mobile drum and tote kits roll wherever a spill occurs.

Spill-Control Kits										Replacement Refills
	Container
Spill Cap., gal.	Size, gal.	Type	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Includes	Mounting Fasteners Included		Each		Each
5	—	Plastic Bag	—	—	—	Ten 15" × 19" Pads Two 3" × 48" Socks One Pair of Nitrile Gloves One Disposal Bag	—	00000000	000000	———	0
5	—	Plastic Pouch	—	—	—	Two 3" × 48" Socks One Pair of Nitrile Gloves One Disposal Bag Twelve 17" × 19" Pads	—	00000000	000000	———	0
13	20	Plastic Drum	—	—	—	One 1 3/4-lb. Carton of Granular Sorbent Five 15" × 19" Pads Six 3" × 48" Socks Seven 10" × 10" Pillows Three Disposal Bags	—	00000000	000000	00000000	0000000
23	30	Plastic Drum	—	—	—	One Pair of Nitrile Gloves Six 3" × 48" Socks One 2-lb. Jug of Granular Sorbent Two 3" × 96" Socks One Pair of Goggles One Pack of Wipes Two Disposal Bags One Emergency Response Handbook Fifty 17" × 19" Pads	—	00000000	000000	0000000	000000
25	—	Metal Wall-Mount Cabinet	14 1/2"	20"	33"	One 2-lb. Jug of Granular Sorbent One Pack of Wipes One Emergency Response Handbook Seven 3" × 48" Socks Six 10" × 10" Pillows Two Pairs of Nitrile Gloves Two Pairs of Goggles Fifty 17" × 19" Pads Four Disposal Bags	Yes	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
38	55	Plastic Drum	—	—	—	One Pair of Nitrile Gloves One Pair of Goggles One Emergency Response Handbook Five Disposal Bags Sixty 15" × 19" Pads Four 3" × 144" Socks Eight 18" × 18" Pillows	—	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
62	95	Plastic Mobile Drum	—	—	—	One 2-lb. Jug of Granular Sorbent One Pack of Wipes One Emergency Response Handbook Two Pairs of Nitrile Gloves Two Pairs of Goggles Five Disposal Bags One Hundred 17" × 19" Pads Sixteen 3" × 48" Socks Ten 3" × 96" Socks	—	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
150	—	Plastic Mobile Tote	52"	48"	33"	One Pack of Wipes One Emergency Response Handbook Two Pairs of Nitrile Gloves Two Pairs of Goggles One 11-lb. Bag of Granular Sorbent Two Hundred 17" × 19" Pads Sixty 3" × 48" Socks Eighteen 3" × 96" Socks Twenty Disposal Bags	—	00000000	00000000	00000000	000000

For Chemicals, Oil, Water


Plastic Bag	Plastic Pouch

Metal Wall-Mount Cabinet	Plastic Drum

Plastic Mobile Drum	Plastic Mobile Tote

Kits for chemicals, oil, and water are also known as universal kits. Use them to pick up acid, base, oil, fuel, and water spills. They are not for use with hydrofluoric acid.

30 gal. Container—30-gal. drums can serve as salvage drums for 15- and 16-gal. drums.

95 gal. Container—The 95-gal. drums can double as salvage drums for leaking 55-gal. drums.

Plastic Pouch—Hang pouches from forklifts and equipment. The pouches are waterproof and have a buckle strap to keep contents contained.

Metal Wall-Mount Cabinet—Cabinet kits mount on the wall and are high-visibility yellow so they’re easy to spot.

Plastic Drum, Plastic Mobile Drum, and Plastic Mobile Tote—Drum kits act as spill control stations, while mobile drum and tote kits roll wherever a spill occurs.

Spill-Control Kits										Replacement Refills
	Container
Spill Cap., gal.	Size, gal.	Type	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Includes	Mounting Fasteners Included		Each		Each
5	—	Plastic Bag	—	—	—	Ten 15" × 19" Pads Two 3" × 48" Socks One Pair of Nitrile Gloves One Disposal Bag	—	00000000	000000	———	0
5	—	Plastic Pouch	—	—	—	Two 3" × 48" Socks One Pair of Nitrile Gloves One Disposal Bag Twelve 17" × 19" Pads	—	00000000	000000	———	0
11	20	Plastic Drum	—	—	—	Five 15" × 19" Pads Seven 10" × 10" Pillows Three Disposal Bags Two 1 3/4-lb. Cartons of Granular Sorbent Six 4" × 48" Socks	—	00000000	000000	00000000	0000000
23	30	Plastic Drum	—	—	—	One Pair of Nitrile Gloves Six 3" × 48" Socks One 2-lb. Jug of Granular Sorbent Two 3" × 96" Socks One Pair of Goggles One Pack of Wipes Two Disposal Bags One Emergency Response Handbook Fifty 17" × 19" Pads	—	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
25	—	Metal Wall-Mount Cabinet	14 1/2"	20"	33"	One 2-lb. Jug of Granular Sorbent One Pack of Wipes One Emergency Response Handbook Seven 3" × 48" Socks Six 10" × 10" Pillows Two Pairs of Nitrile Gloves Two Pairs of Goggles Fifty 17" × 19" Pads Four Disposal Bags	Yes	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
39	30	Plastic Drum	—	—	—	One 2-lb. Jug of Granular Sorbent One Emergency Response Handbook Forty-Five 17" × 19" Pads (15 Each for Oil Only, Harsh Chemicals, and Universal) Six 3" × 48" Socks (2 Each for Oil Only, Harsh Chemicals, and Universal) Seven Pairs of Nitrile Gloves Three Pairs of Tyvek Boot Covers Three Pairs of Goggles One Face Shield Three Tyvek Coveralls One Broom One Miniature Broom and Dust Pan One Collapsible Shovel One Leak Repair Kit Three Plastic Pouches (1 Each for Oil Only, Harsh Chemicals, and Universal) Nine Disposal Bags One 20-gal. Containment Pool One Caution Sign	—	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
51	95	Plastic Drum	—	—	—	One 2-lb. Jug of Granular Sorbent Seven Pairs of Nitrile Gloves Three Pairs of Tyvek Boot Covers One Face Shield Three Tyvek Coveralls One Broom One Miniature Broom and Dust Pan One Collapsible Shovel One Leak Repair Kit One 20-gal. Containment Pool One Caution Sign Three 1-qt. Bags of Granular Sorbent Sixty 17" × 19" Pads (20 Each for Oil Only, Harsh Chemicals, and Universal) Nine 3" × 48" Socks (3 Each for Oil Only, Harsh Chemicals, and Universal) Six 3" × 96" Socks (2 Each for Oil Only, Harsh Chemicals, and Universal) Six Pairs of Goggles Three Heavy Duty Nylon Bags (1 Each for Oil Only, Harsh Chemicals, and Universal) Six Disposal Bags Four Emergency Response Handbooks	—	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
62	95	Plastic Mobile Drum	—	—	—	One 2-lb. Jug of Granular Sorbent One Pack of Wipes One Emergency Response Handbook Two Pairs of Nitrile Gloves Two Pairs of Goggles Five Disposal Bags One Hundred 17" × 19" Pads Sixteen 3" × 48" Socks Ten 3" × 96" Socks	—	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
150	—	Plastic Mobile Tote	52"	48"	33"	One Pack of Wipes One Emergency Response Handbook Two Pairs of Nitrile Gloves Two Pairs of Goggles One 11-lb. Bag of Granular Sorbent Two Hundred 17" × 19" Pads Sixty 3" × 48" Socks Eighteen 3" × 96" Socks Twenty Disposal Bags	—	00000000	00000000	0000000	000000

For Chemicals

Plastic Mobile Drum

Kits for chemicals absorb most chemical spills, even fuming acids and strong oxidizers. They are not for use with hydrofluoric acid.

95 gal. Container—The 95-gal. drums can double as salvage drums for leaking 55-gal. drums.

Plastic Mobile Drum—Drum kits act as spill control stations, while mobile drum and tote kits roll wherever a spill occurs.

Spill-Control Kits						Replacement Refills
	Container
Spill Cap., gal.	Size, gal.	Type	Includes		Each		Each
62	95	Plastic Mobile Drum	One 2-lb. Jug of Granular Sorbent One Pack of Wipes One Emergency Response Handbook Two Pairs of Nitrile Gloves Two Pairs of Goggles Five Disposal Bags One Hundred 17" × 19" Pads Sixteen 3" × 48" Socks Ten 3" × 96" Socks	00000000	0000000	00000000	0000000

Water-Activated Flood Barriers

Bag Shown Expanded

Sock Shown Expanded

No more filling and carrying heavy sandbags—just add water to these flat, lightweight barriers, and they expand to block flooding. They reach full size in about 10 minutes and hold their shape for 2-3 months. Use in front of areas you want to divert water from, such as entrances and ramps. The fabric covering is UV-, tear-, and puncture-resistant, so they hold up well outdoors and on rough surfaces, such as pavement. They are nonhazardous and can be disposed of in the trash. Do not use with salt water.

Socks—Socks are long and narrow for forming a barrier around corners and across long distances. Their wedge shape keeps them from rolling. Stack them either wet or dry in a pyramid for stability.

	Lg., ft.	Wd.	Ht.	Fill Time, min.	Material	Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Socks



	4	5	6 1/2"	3 1/2"	10	Polypropylene Fabric	Black	1	0000000	000000


	8	10	6 1/2"	3 1/2"	10	Polypropylene Fabric	Black	1	0000000	00000
	8	10	6 1/2"	3 1/2"	10	Polypropylene Fabric	Fluorescent Orange	1	0000000	00000
	13 1/2	17	6 1/2"	3 1/2"	10	Polypropylene Fabric	Black	1	0000000	00000
	16	5	6 1/2"	3 1/2"	10	Polypropylene Fabric	Black	4	0000000	00000
	64	10	6 1/2"	3 1/2"	10	Polypropylene Fabric	Black	8	0000000	000000
	67	17	6 1/2"	3 1/2"	10	Polypropylene Fabric	Black	5	0000000	000000
	80	10	6 1/2"	3 1/2"	10	Polypropylene Fabric	Fluorescent Orange	10	0000000	000000

Food and Beverage Sorbents

Soak up spills and leaks in your food processing plant with confidence. These sorbents are NSF registered J1, so they're safe for use in facilities that work with food. The minerals in the sorbents absorb chemicals, oil, and water, but should not be used with hydrofluoric acid.

Socks

Wrap socks around spills to form a perimeter and prevent the spill from spreading.

	Lg.	Material	Color	Food Industry Std.	Spill Cap., gal.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
For Chemicals, Oil, and Water



	4"	48"	Perlite	White	NSF Registered J1	1	1	0000000	000000


	4"	48"	Perlite	White	NSF Registered J1	10	10	0000000	000000

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.

Socks

Wrap socks around spills to stop flow and limit the size of the cleanup.

	Lg.	Material	Color	Spill Cap., gal.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
For Acids



	2"	48"	Polypropylene Fabric	White	0.5	1	0000000	000000


	2"	48"	Polypropylene Fabric	White	2	4	0000000	00000


	For Bases



			2"	48"	Polypropylene Fabric	White	0.75	1	0000000	00000


			2"	48"	Polypropylene Fabric	White	3	4	0000000	00000

Sorbents for Heavy Metals

Reduce lead, zinc, mercury, and other heavy metals in wastewater and storm water while letting water flow through. Shape these flexible sorbents around drain grates and storm drains. The woven polyethylene covering is UV- and puncture-resistant, so they hold up well outdoors and on rough surfaces such as pavement.

Socks

	Wd.	Lg.	Wt. Removal Cap., lb.	Material	Color		Each
For Heavy Metals



	4"	7"	108"	2.5	Polyethylene	Green	0000000	0000000

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

Plastic Pail

	Container
Spill Cap., gal.	Size, gal.	Type	Includes		Each
4.5	6.5	Plastic Pail	One 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	0000000	0000000

For Bases

Plastic Pail

	Container
Spill Cap., gal.	Size, gal.	Type	Includes		Each
4.5	6.5	Plastic Pail	One 2-lb. Shaker Bottle of Powder Base 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	0000000	0000000

For Acid, Bases

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
7	5	Plastic Pail	One 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	0000000	0000000

Food and Beverage Spill-Control Kits

These portable kits contain all the supplies you need to clean up spills in facilities that work with food. With NSF registered J1 sorbents, they're safe for use in food processing plants. Packed in each bag are mineral-based sorbent socks and pillows, disposal bags, gloves, and safety goggles. The sorbents absorb a broad range of chemicals, lubricants, and paint. However, they’re not for use with hydrofluoric acid.

For Chemicals, Oil, Water

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Spill-Control Kits						Replacement Refills
Spill Cap., gal.	Container Type	Includes	Food Industry Std.		Each		Each
5	Fabric Bag	Two 3" × 48" Socks One Pair of Nitrile Gloves One Pair of Goggles Two Disposal Bags Four 9" × 16" Pillows One Pair of Boot Covers	NSF Registered J1	0000000	000000	0000000	000000