What Is in a Spill Kit?

A spill kit is a prepackaged set of equipment desgined to handle, absorb and clean dangerous substances. Because of these kits, employees can quickly respond to emergency spills all in one convenient location.

Spills in the work environment happen more often than people think. Whether it is as simple as something tipping over or a leak from an object that was not secure, it is important to make sure that the spill gets contained and cleaned up as quickly and efficiently as possible. There are four main types of spill kits: universal, oil only, HazMat and Acid.

Before we begin understanding about the different types of spill kits, let's first talk about the contents inside the average spill kit. While there may be additional items depending on the spill kit type, below are the standard items commonly found and used in each spill skit.

Safety goggles ensure that no chemicals or harmful substances make contact with the eyes. These goggles are designed to fit over any pair of glasses and provide a secure fit with the included strap.

Nitrile gloves can be used to avoid coming into contact with harmful chemicals or substances that can cause burns or other injuries. The gloves are designed to be non-allergenic and allow users to hold onto items that are wet or oily with ease.

Absorbent socks are used on the floor or surface of the spill. The socks act as a wall to ensure that the none of the spill continues to travel.

Absorbent pads are used on the inside of the sock walls to soak up any excess liquids. They are made out of a sonically-bonded polypropylene material and are known for being durable. They handle oil, water and chemicals with ease.

When spills are cleaned up, kits come with garbage bags to make sure that the socks, pads and other items that were used are safely and securely discarded.

While trash bags are most commonly found in the majority of spill kits, there are other kits that offer a specific disposable bags or containers that handle unique spills.

When handling spills, across all industries, the first question that people may ask is: What spill kit is the best one for me and my business? What cleaning items in a kit are going to work the best for the spills that may happen at my location? Before answering these questions, let's first discuss the contents inside of a spill kit.

Universal kits handle water-based liquids, oils or other non-hazardous materials. This kit type can absorb content in a short amount of time and clean up seven times its weight in liquid efficiently. Universal kits can include CHEMSORB General Absorbent when the spill involves acids or other products. The sizes of these kits can range from 5 gallon to 95 gallon containers.

• Universal Spill Absorbent Pads
• Universal Spill Absorbent Socks
• Nitrile Gloves
• Heavy-Duty Drawstring Garbage Bags
• Safety Goggles

• Universal Spill Absorbent Pads
• Universal Spill Absorbent Socks (in two different sizes)
• Universal Absorbent Pillows
• Nitrile Gloves
• Heavy-Duty Drawstring Garbage Bags
• Safety Goggles

• Universal Spill Absorbent Pads
• Universal Spill Absorbent Socks
• Nitrile Gloves
• Heavy-Duty Drawstring Garbage Bags
• Vinyl Zipper Bag

When the job calls for working with non-hazardous oils across different industries such as food and beverage, health and beauty or more, oil-only spill kits are used. The oil-only spill kit comes in three versions: bucket, overpack, and truck.

• Safety Goggles
• A Pair of Nitrile Gloves
• Garbage Bags
• Absorbent Socks
• Absorbent Pads

• Safety Goggles
• Nitrile Gloves
• Garbage Bags
• Absorbent Pillows

• Absorbent Socks
• Absorbent Pads
• Overpack Drum
• CHEMSORB

• Safety Goggles
• A Pair of Nitrile Gloves
• Garbage Bags
• Absorbent Socks
• Absorbent Pads

The HazMat Spill Kit is perfect for those that work in industrial, manufacturing and other industries that involve chemicals and other hazardous products. The HazMat kits come in a range of sizes from 5 gallons to 95 gallons. The materials inside the kits are built for hazardous spill kits due to their color, durability and increasing absorbing capabilities.

• HazMat Absorbent Pads
• HazMat Absorbent Socks
• Nitrile Gloves
• Safety Goggles
• Garbage Bags

• HazMat Absorbent Socks
• An additional Absorbent Sock
• Hazmat Absorbent Pillows
• Nitrile Gloves

• Safety Goggles
• Garbage Bags
• Overpack Drum

• HazMat Spill Absorbent Pads
• HazMat Spill Absorbent Socks
• Nitrile Gloves
• Garbage Bags
• Vinyl Zipper Bag

Acid spill kits specialize in absorbing anything from sulfuric and battery acid to hydrochloric and phosphoric acid. These kits can be used in a variety of industries, including automotive, food and more. The sizes range from 6.5 gallons to 95 gallons and arrive in either a plastic pail or a salvage drum depending on the content of the acid.

The CHEMSORB Acid Neutralizer included in these kits is designed to absorb up to 3 times its own weight and control a wide variety of acid spills. When it comes to taking care of difficult spills and keeping a clean work environment, CHEMSORB products are a go-to for spill kits and spill control.

• CHEMSORB® AN
•  HazMat Absorbent Pads
• Hazmat Absorbent Sock
• Blue Nitrile Gloves
• Safety Goggles

• Chemical Resistant PVC Apron
• Mini Broom and Dust Pan
• Garbage Bags

• CHEMSORB® AN
•  HazMat Absorbent Pads
• Hazmat Absorbent Socks
• Hazmat Absorbent Pillows
• Blue Nitrile Gloves
• Safety Goggles

• Chemical Resistant PVC Apron
• Mini Broom and Dust Pan
• Garbage Bags
• Jar with Cap
• Overpack Drum

Check out our video on how to use your spill kit in 10 easy steps!

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