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There are the three basic types of spill absorbents to choose from.
General Purpose or Maintenance Absorbents– will absorb all water based liquids and oils but are not recommended for corrosive liquids. Use as floor pads, protection on the bench or as a heavy duty wipe.
Oil Only Absorbents - These can be used for land or water spills. They should only be used with oil, fuel or any hydrocarbon based fluid as they will repel water. The great thing about these absorbents is that they will float on water and still absorb the oil or fuel. They are not recommended for use with corrosive liquids. Ideally suited for marine applications.
Chemical or Universal Absorbents – These are for land use only. They will absorb almost any water based liquids, oils, acids and corrosive liquids.
If you are not sure what type of fluid or chemical you might need to absorb but you are using it on 'land', then the safest option would be to opt for the chemical absorbents
Absorbent Selector Guide
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Liquid |
Oil |
Maint enance |
Chemical |
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Acetaldehyde |
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Acetic Acid |
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Acetic Acid Amyl Ester |
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Acetic Anhydride |
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Acetone |
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Acetyl Chloride |
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Acrylic Acid |
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Acrylic Emulsions |
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Acrylonitrile |
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Acrolein |
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Allyl Alcohol |
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Aminobenzoic Acid |
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Ammonia (anhydrous) |
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Ammonium Hydroxide |
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Amyl Alcohol |
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Aniline |
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Aqua Regia |
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Aviation Fuel |
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Benzene |
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Benzoic Ether |
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Benzonitrile |
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Benzyl Alcohol |
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Benzyl Chloride |
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Boric Acid |
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Brake Fluid |
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Bromine |
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Butyric Acid |
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Butyl Acetate |
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Butyl Alcohol |
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Butylamine |
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Calcium Hydroxide |
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Carbolic Acid |
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Carbon Disulphide |
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Carbon Tetrachloride |
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Castor Oil |
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Quinoline |
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Chlorobenzene |
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Chlorine |
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Chloracetic Acid |
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Chlorine Soda |
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Chlorosulphonic Acid |
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Chlroform |
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Chromic Acid |
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Citric Acid |
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Chlorox (full beach) |
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Corn Oil |
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Cottonseed Oil |
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Cresol |
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Cyclohexane |
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Detergents |
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Diethyl Amine |
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Dichlorbenzol |
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Diethyl Ether |
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Di-Nitrobenzene |
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Dioxan |
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Disooctyl Phthalate |
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Ether |
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Ethyl Acetate |
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Ethyl Alcohol |
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Ethyl Chloride |
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Ethylene Glycol |
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Ethyl Ether |
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Ethyl Propionate |
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Formaldehyde |
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Formic Acid |
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Fuel Oil |
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Galvanic Liquids |
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Gearbox Oil |
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Glacial Acetic Acid |
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Glycerol |
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Heptane |
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Hexane |
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Hydrazine |
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Hydrochloric Acid |
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Hydrofluoric Acid |
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Hydrogen Cyanide |
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Hydrogen Peroxide |
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I-Butyrat Acid |
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Isobutyl Alcohol |
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Isopropyl Acetate |
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Isopropyl Alcohol |
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Kerosene |
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Keytones |
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Linseed Oil |
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Lubricating Oil |
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Magnesium Oxide Hydrate |
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Methyl Alcohol |
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Methyl Chloride |
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Methyl Ether |
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Methyl Ethyl Ketone |
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Methylmethacrylate |
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Mineral Oil |
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Mineral Spirits |
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Motor Oil |
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Naphtalene |
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Sodium Bicarbonate |
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Sodium Hydroxide |
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Nitric Acid |
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Nitrobenzene Acid |
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Nitrobenzol |
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Nitrotoluene |
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Octane |
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Oleic Acid |
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Olive Oil |
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Paraffin |
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Perchlorethylene |
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Petroleum Ether |
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Phenol |
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Phenyl Formic Acid |
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Phosphoric Acid |
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Potassium Hydroxide |
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Propanol |
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Propionic Acid |
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Propyl Alcohol |
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Propylene Glycol |
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Resorcinol |
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Saccharose |
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Salt Solutions (metallic) |
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Silicone Oil |
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Silver Nitrate |
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Soap Solution (concentrated) |
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Sodium Chloride |
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Sodium Nitrate |
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Starch |
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Styrene |
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Sulphuric Acid |
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Synthetic Motor Oil |
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Tannic Acid |
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Tin Chloride |
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Toluene |
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Transformer Oil |
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Trichlorethylene |
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Triethylene Glycol |
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Turpentine |
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Urine |
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Vinegar |
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Vinyl Acetate |
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Xylene |
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