Absorbents & Binders

Absorbents & Binders are for the moment something leaks: a failing hydraulic hose, a container knocked over in the hazardous materials store, fuel on the yard. The category has three subcategories, each with one catalogue item. Under Oil Binders we list a mineral oil absorbent granulate in 20 litre sacks, under Chemical Binders a grey universal pad in meltblown polypropylene, and under Sorbent Mats a white, water-repellent oil pad in the same material.

In an emergency, colour tells you what a sorbent is for: white stands for oil, yellow for chemicals and grey for universal use. Buyers include workshops, manufacturers, laboratories and warehouses, as well as operators of hazardous materials stores who stock spill kits and emergency supplies.

Typical applications

• Workshops and maintenance areas: catching drips from machines and vehicles
• Yards and site surfaces: binding spilled oil and fuel with granules
• Laboratories and chemical plants: absorbing acids, alkalis and solvents with universal pads
• Water surfaces and drip trays: picking up oil selectively without absorbing water
• Spill kits and emergency stores for quick access

What to look for when buying

The first question is which liquid needs absorbing. For oils and fuels only, including on water, the white hydrophobic oil pad is the product to use. The grey universal pad is described for acids, alkalis, coolants and solvents; have its compatibility with the substances on your site confirmed in advance. Granules work best on surfaces where liquid has already spread, such as floors and driveways.

Then compare absorbency: approx. 1.4 litres per oil pad, approx. 1.1 litres per universal pad, approx. 12 litres per 20 litre sack of granulate. This lets you estimate how much material a spill kit should hold for the largest leak you could expect. Socks, absorbent pillows and drip tray liners also belong to this area and can be requested.

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