FAQ

What are oil-absorbent socks made of?

Oil-absorbent socks are made of a thermoplastic polymer material called polypropylene. Polypropylene is hydrophobic and oleophilic, which means that it can easily soak up oil-based liquids while repelling water-based liquids....

What are absorbent socks?

Absorbent socks are long, sausage-like tubes that are filled with a type of absorbent material. An absorbent sock can be universal, which means that it can soak up a variety...

Where should spill kits be located?

This can depend on the facility, but spill kits should be stored as close as possible to where liquids are stored. For example, oil-only spill kits should be stored as...

Do spill kits have a shelf life?

In general, the contents of a spill kit have a shelf life of 5 years. However, it’s important to consider the way the spill kit is stored. Exposure to direct...

What should be in a spill kit?

The contents of your spill kit should be contained in a plastic bin that’s been properly labeled and stored. This bin, at minimum, should contain absorbent socks, absorbent pads, absorbent...

How do absorbents work?

Spill absorbents are engineered to soak up liquid spills. The absorbents then clump up the spilled liquid and hold it until it can be easily disposed of. This can make...