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Floor Sweeping Compounds


Box	Drum

Sprinkle these compounds over floors before sweeping to absorb dirt and dust.

Petroleum Base—Petroleum-based compounds contain wood fiber and oil. They absorb dirt and dust more effectively than water- and wax-based compounds. Compounds in the 100-lb. box and 250-lb. drum contain sand, which is mildly abrasive to help clean. Compounds in the 150-lb. drum are nonabrasive and leave a shine on finished floors.

Water Base—Water-based compounds contain wood fiber with water and sand. They are mildly abrasive to help clean. Often used in food-processing environments, they don’t leave a residue.

Wax Base—Wax-based compounds contain wood fiber and wax. They absorb dirt and dust more effectively than water-based compounds. They are also nonabrasive and leave the brightest shine on finished floors.

Cannot Be Sold To—Compounds that cannot be sold to the regions listed are restricted by local chemical regulations.

	Container
	Type	Net Wt., lb.	Form	Harshness	Color	For Use On	For Removing	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
Petroleum Base



		Box	100	Granule	Mild	Red	Aluminum, Asphalt, Concrete, Galvanized Steel, Steel, Stainless Steel, Wood	Dirt, Dust	Minnesota	0000000	000000


		Drum	150	Granule	Mild	Red	Aluminum, Asphalt, Ceramic, Concrete, Galvanized Steel, Linoleum, Painted Surfaces, Rubber, Steel, Stainless Steel, Waxed Floors, Wood	Dirt, Dust	Minnesota	00000000	000000
		Drum	250	Granule	Mild	Red	Aluminum, Asphalt, Concrete, Galvanized Steel, Steel, Stainless Steel, Wood	Dirt, Dust	Minnesota	00000000	000000


		Water Base



				Drum	300	Granule	Harsh	Green	Aluminum, Asphalt, Ceramic, Concrete, Galvanized Steel, Linoleum, Painted Surfaces, Rubber, Steel, Stainless Steel, Waxed Floors, Wood	Dirt, Dust	—	00000000	000000


				Wax Base



						Box	45	Granule	Mild	Red	Aluminum, Asphalt, Ceramic, Concrete, Galvanized Steel, Linoleum, Painted Surfaces, Rubber, Steel, Stainless Steel, Waxed Floors, Wood	Dirt, Dust	—	0000000	00000


						Box	85	Granule	Mild	Red	Aluminum, Asphalt, Ceramic, Concrete, Galvanized Steel, Linoleum, Painted Surfaces, Rubber, Steel, Stainless Steel, Waxed Floors, Wood	Dirt, Dust	—	00000000	00000
						Drum	250	Granule	Mild	Red	Aluminum, Asphalt, Ceramic, Concrete, Galvanized Steel, Linoleum, Painted Surfaces, Rubber, Steel, Stainless Steel, Waxed Floors, Wood	Dirt, Dust	—	00000000	000000

Easy-Cleanup Granular Sorbents

Made of a blended compound, these sorbents completely absorb most liquids for easy cleanup. Note: Not for use with hydrofluoric acid.

Granules

		Container
	Color	Net Wt., lb.	Type	Spill Cap.		Each
For Chemicals, Oil, and Water



		Gray	10	Pail	Not Rated	00000000	000000


		Gray	40	Bag	Not Rated	00000000	00000
		Gray	55	Pail	Not Rated	00000000	000000

Sieve Screens

		Each
Sifting Screen	00000000	000000

Granular Sorbents

Pour over contained spills to absorb and clean up.

Clay—Clay sorbents reduce slipping and won't break down, cake, or mat under heavy traffic. They are low-dust and nonflammable.

Vermiculite—Vermiculite sorbents are lightweight and can also be used as insulation, filling, chemical packaging, or packing material for fragile items. They resist heat and fire.

20 lb. Container Net Weight—Sorbent in the 20-lb. pail has smaller granules than the sorbent in the bag, offering higher absorbency per pound.

Vermiculite Grade—Grade #3 is similar in size to a grain of rice. Grade #4 is similar to a grain of sand.

		Container							Each
	For Use With	Size, cu. ft.	Net Wt., lb.	Type	Spill Cap., gal.	Color	Vermiculite Grade		1-9	10-Up
Clay



		For Chemicals, Oil, and Water	—	20	Pail	4	Gray	—	000000	000000	000000


		For Chemicals, Oil, and Water	—	42	Bag	4	Gray	—	000000	00000	00000


		Vermiculite



				For Chemicals, Oil, and Water	4	—	Bag	20	Brown	3	00000000	00000	00000


				For Chemicals, Oil, and Water	4	—	Bag	20	Brown	4	00000000	00000	00000

Antislip Granular Sorbents

This dust-free, powder-like blend of minerals provides traction on slippery surfaces. Note: Not for use with hydrofluoric acid.

Granules

		Container
	Color	Net Wt., lb.	Type	Spill Cap., gal.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
For Chemicals, Oil, and Water



		Gray	2 1/2	Carton	0.3	1	0000000	00000


		Gray	2 1/2	Carton	4	12	00000000	00000
		Gray	25	Box	3	1	0000000	00000
		Gray	40	Box	5	1	0000000	00000

Granular Sorbents for Flammable Liquids

Safely clean up fuel and other flammable liquids with these fire-retardant sorbents. Unlike clay and corn cob, these mineral-based sorbents trap vapors and reduce the risk that a spill will ignite.

Granules

			Container
	Material	Color	Net Wt., lb.	Type	Spill Cap., gal.		Each
For Chemicals and Oil



		Perlite	White	1	Bag	0.5	0000000	000000


		Perlite	White	5	Bag	2.5	0000000	00000
		Perlite	White	30	Drum	15	0000000	000000

Super-Absorbent Granular Sorbents

These sorbents quickly absorb more liquids than other granular sorbents. Pour them over chemical, oil, and water spills and then sweep them away for easy cleanups. You can use them on uneven surfaces and in cracks and crevices where pad or roll sorbents wouldn't fit, such as on roads and parking lots.

Granules

Paper—Made of recycled paper fibers, paper sorbents are an economical alternative to corn-cob sorbents. They should not be used with aggressive liquids, such as hydrochloric acid.

Corn Cob—Corn-cob sorbents absorb liquids faster than paper sorbents and are biodegradable. They should not be used with aggressive liquids, such as hydrochloric acid.

			Container				Each
	Material	Color	Net Wt., lb.	Type	Spill Cap., gal.		1-9	10-Up
For Chemicals, Oil, and Water



		Paper	Gray	30	Bag	16	00000000	00000	00000


		Corn Cob	Brown	40	Bag	8.5	00000000	00000	00000

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



		Clay	Beige	1 1/2	Jar	0.4	0000000	000000


		For Solvents



				Charcoal	Black	1	Jar	0.3	0000000	00000


				For Formaldehyde



						Urea	Beige	1 1/2	Jar	0.3	0000000	00000

Food and Beverage Granular Sorbents

These granular sorbents are NSF registered J1, so they’re safe for use in your food processing plant. Spread them over spills to absorb liquids and prevent people from slipping. They work on a broad range of chemicals, coolant, and paint. Do not use with hydrofluoric acid.

Granules

Diatomaceous Earth—Diatomaceous earth sorbents are not for use with harsh chemicals, such as hydrochloric acid.

			Container
	Material	Color	Net Wt., lb.	Type	Food Industry Std.	Spill Cap., gal.		Each
For Chemicals, Oil, and Water



		Diatomaceous Earth	Beige	25	Bag	NSF Registered J1	2.5	0000000	000000


		Perlite	White	2 1/2	Bag	NSF Registered J1	0.5	0000000	0000
		Perlite	White	8	Bag	NSF Registered J1	2.5	0000000	00000

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



		Clay	White	1 1/2	Jar	0.4	0000000	000000


		Perlite	Yellow	7	Bag	2.5	0000000	00000


		For Bases



				Clay	Beige	1 1/2	Jar	0.4	0000000	00000


				Perlite	Pink	5	Bag	2.5	0000000	00000

Deodorizing Granular Sorbents

Neutralize unpleasant odors while cleaning up spilled liquids. Note: Not for use with aggressive or flammable liquids, such as hydrofluoric acid.

Granules

			Container
	Material	Color	Net Wt.	Type	Spill Cap., gal.	Scent		Each
For Chemicals, Oil, and Water



		Corn Cob	Brown	10 oz.	Jar	0.4	Cherry	0000000	000000


		Corn Cob	Brown	20 lb.	Pail	16	Cherry	0000000	000000