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    Water-Activated Flood Barriers

    Image of Product. Bag Shown Expanded. Front orientation. Spill-Control Berms. Water-Activated Flood Barriers.

    Bag Shown Expanded

    Image of Product. Sock Shown Expanded. Front orientation. Spill-Control Berms. Water-Activated Flood Barriers.

    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.
    Bags—Bags must be fully expanded before stacking.
    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.
    Cap.,
    gal.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fill Time,
    min.
    Material
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Bags
    24212"3 1/2"10Polypropylene FabricBlack63347N17000000
     
    Socks
    456 1/2"3 1/2"10Polypropylene FabricBlack13347N1100000
    8106 1/2"3 1/2"10Polypropylene FabricBlack13347N1300000
    8106 1/2"3 1/2"10Polypropylene FabricFluorescent Orange13347N1800000
    13 1/2176 1/2"3 1/2"10Polypropylene FabricBlack13347N1500000
    1656 1/2"3 1/2"10Polypropylene FabricBlack43347N1200000
    64106 1/2"3 1/2"10Polypropylene FabricBlack83347N14000000
    67176 1/2"3 1/2"10Polypropylene FabricBlack53347N16000000
    80106 1/2"3 1/2"10Polypropylene FabricFluorescent Orange103347N19000000
     

    Water-Activated Spill-Control Dikes

    Image of Product. Shown Expanded. Front orientation. Spill-Control Berms. 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.
    Cap.,
    gal.
    Dia.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Fill Time,
    min.
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Polypropylene Fabric
    1.82 1/2"45Gray13365N1500000
    1.82 1/2"45Orange13365N110000
    4.62 1/2"105Gray13365N1600000
    4.62 1/2"105Orange13365N1300000
    542 1/2"45Gray303365N17000000
    542 1/2"45Orange303365N12000000
    552 1/2"105Gray123365N18000000
    552 1/2"105Orange123365N14000000
     

    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
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sorbents. Recycled Sorbents , Socks.
    Socks are shaped to wrap around irregular surfaces, corners, and machines.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Color
    Spill Cap.,
    gal.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    For Chemicals, Oil, and Water
    3"48"Gray117186T3400000
    3"48"Gray12127186T34200000
    3"96"Gray217186T3500000
    3"96"Gray1267186T35200000
    3"144"Gray317186T3900000
    3"144"Gray1247186T39200000
     

    Sorbents

    Absorb spilled liquids and keep them from spreading. Do not use these sorbents with aggressive liquids, such as hydrochloric acid.
    Pillows
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sorbents. Sorbents , Pillows.
    Pillows are thicker than pads, so they soak up more liquid. They’re good for drips and in corners.
    For Oil—Sorbents for oil cling to oil but let water pass through.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Material
    Color
    Spill Cap.,
    gal.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    For Oil
    8"16"Polypropylene FabricWhite117516T35000000
    8"16"Polypropylene FabricWhite10107516T352000000
     
    Socks
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sorbents. Sorbents , 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.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Material
    Color
    Spill Cap.,
    gal.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    For Oil
    3"48"Polypropylene FabricWhite1.217516T3800000
    3"48"Polypropylene FabricWhite14.4127516T38200000
    3"84"Polypropylene FabricWhite217516T2900000
    3"84"Polypropylene FabricWhite1477516T29200000
    3"24 ft.Polypropylene FabricWhite6.717516T4200000
    3"24 ft.Polypropylene FabricWhite13.427516T42200000
     
    For Chemicals, Oil, and Water
    3"48"Polypropylene FabricGray1.117193T650000
    3"48"Polypropylene FabricGray13.2127193T65200000
    3"84"Polypropylene FabricGray1.717193T6700000
    3"84"Polypropylene FabricGray11.977193T67200000
    3"120"Polypropylene FabricGray2.817193T6800000
    3"120"Polypropylene FabricGray16.867193T68200000
     
    Socks with Connector Clips
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sorbents. Sorbents , Socks.
    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.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Material
    Color
    Spill Cap.,
    gal.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    For Oil
    5"120"Polypropylene FabricWhite717516T23000000
    5"120"Polypropylene FabricWhite2847516T234000000
     

    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
    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 FabricWhite0.513381N13000000
    2"48"Polypropylene FabricWhite243381N1400000
     
    For Bases
    2"48"Polypropylene FabricWhite0.7513381N3300000
    2"48"Polypropylene FabricWhite343381N3400000
     

    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
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sorbents. Clean Room Sorbents , Socks.
    Wrap socks around irregular surfaces, corners, and machines to absorb chemical- and oil-based spills.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Material
    Color
    Clean Room Std.
    Spill Cap.,
    gal.
    Each
    For Chemicals and Oil
    3"36"Polyester FabricWhiteFed. Std. Class 1,000; ISO Class 6
    		0.63368N11000000
     

    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
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sorbents. Food and Beverage Sorbents , Socks.
    Wrap socks around spills to form a perimeter and prevent the spill from spreading.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Material
    Color
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Spill Cap.,
    gal.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    For Chemicals, Oil, and Water
    4"48"PerliteWhiteNSF Registered J1
    		113385N11000000
    4"48"PerliteWhiteNSF Registered J1
    		10103385N12000000
     

    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
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spill-Control Kits. Food and Beverage Spill-Control Kits.
    Spill-Control Kits
    Replacement
    Refills
    Spill Cap.,
    gal.
    Container
    Type
    Includes
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    Each
    5Fabric BagTwo 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
    		3443N110000003443N12000000

    Spill-Control Dikes

    Image of ProductInUse. Shown with Connector. Front orientation. Spill-Control Berms. Spill-Control Dikes.

    Shown with

    Connector

    Create a barrier to stop spills from spreading. Dike bends to form almost any shape you need. You can cut it, or use connectors to create longer lengths. It resists oil, water, and most chemicals, and is nonabsorbent, washable, and reusable.
    Dikes
    Connectors
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Color
    Each
    Each
    Polyurethane Rubber
    104"2 1/4"Orange4287T2100000004287T22000000
     
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