Ecospill Brochure

Containment

STEEL CHEMICAL STORE
Features and Benefits

• Suitable for storing 20 x 25ltr Containers.
• Base manufactured from 3mm mild steel,

with 1mm steel for sides and door panels.
• All fully seam welded.
• Dimensions - 150cm x 75cm x 155cm
• Weight - 240kg
• Sump - 260 Litre

PRODUCT No
F3111575

CHEMSTORE
Features and Benefits

• Suitable for storing 48 x 25ltr Containers.
• Base manufactured from 3mm mild steel,

with 2mm steel for sides and door panels.
• All fully seam welded.
• Dimensions - 250cm x 80cm x 235cm
• Weight - 600kg
• Sump - 450 Litre

PRODUCT No
F3111507

CHEMSTORE PRODUCT No
Features and Benefits F3117225

• Steel Storage unit suitable for storing Pg51
72 x 25ltr Containers.

• Base manufactured from 3mm mild steel,
with 1mm steel for sides and door panels.

• All fully seam welded.
• Dimensions - 300cm x 244cm x 260cm
• Weight - 1582kg
• Sump - 1098 Litre

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Specialist Products

These products offer significant environmental
and economic benefits. Ranging from
extremely efficient products that effectively
filter out contaminating Oils and silts during
dewatering, portable oil filtration systems for
mobile plant and equipment and products that
protect substrates from Oil contamination.

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Specialist Products

The Filtasock is an innovative filtration system which cleans water as it is being pumped away. It has
significant environmental and economic benefits. Filtasock is extremely efficient and can be used in a
number of de-watering applications with no slowing of the pumping process.

Good for the Environment, good for your Business!

ECOSPILL INDEPENDENT PERFORMANCE TEST RESULTS Filtasock

Samples analysed for oil in water. (>C6-C50) and total Carrying Sling
suspended solids by Seven Trent Labs UKAS and MCERTS
standards. Results was Hydrocarbon efficiency: Ramp

• Filtasock removed the oil to an almost Nozzle Attachment
un-detecable level.

• In tests where a high level of hyrocarbon was
measured at 5,500mg per litre. Filtersock filtered the
contaminated levels down to 2.31mg per litre.

• Filter sediments down to 1 micron.
• Oily water at 500mg per litre can be pumped through

filtersock to around 25,000 litres before the level
indicator changes colour.
• Indicator determines when filtasock needs changing.

The Filtasock is re-usable one of the most simple and
economical ways of dealing with contaminated water
being pumped out of:
• Manholes
• Vaults
• Sumps
• Separators
• Bunds
• Retention ponds
• Ditches

PRODUCT No DIMENSIONS ABSORBS
D417FMULTI 3M x 0.5M Oil Only

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Specialist Products

Filtasilt is an innovative solution for sediment separation. Portable and easy to handle, Filtasilt is ideal
for day to day use. It removes oil from water down to 3.5 parts per million and solids down to 80
microns, meaning it is suitable to pump onto open ground.
• Filtsilt is a unique and simple to use. It connects easily to any pump and comes complete with a

adaptor to suit any diameter hose, from 3 inches to half and inch. The filter has a highly visible
indicator strip, which turns blue when the Filtasilt has reached its capacity.
• Reusable
• Filtasilt is ideal for compliance on-site and is cost-effective. Save money on what would usually
require an expensive tanker removal. It is ideal for use in construction utilities, ground works,
excavations, manholes, dykes, gullies, watercourse works, bridge maintenance, drilling and
many more.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Cleans contaminated water as it’s being pumped away.
• Reduces Costs - No need to remove water by tanker.
• Reduces your carbon footprint.
• Is portable, simple and quick to operate.
The Filtasilt is one of the most simple and economical
ways of dealing with contaminated water being pumped
out of:
• Manholes
• Vaults
• Sumps
• Trenches
• Bunds
• Retention Ponds
• Ditches
It uses multi-stage filtration to remove hydrocarbons and
sediment to almost non-detectable levels. Extremely
efficient it can be used in a wide range of de-watering
applications without slowing the pumping process.

Pg54 PRODUCT No PRODUCT DIMENSIONS ADDITIONAL INFO
D107FMULTI Filtasilt 120CM x 40CM Oil/Sediment only

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Specialist Products

The Plant Nappy liner is a useful addition to complement and extend
the life of the Plant Nappy. The liner sits snugly onto the base of the
Plant Nappy but is easily removed for cleaning or replacement. Just
as the Plant Nappy has a non-permeable base and a tough top cover
so has the liner to give prolonged efficient service.

Features and Benefits

• Withstands all weather conditions and is rugged
enough to stand plant machinery on all year
round to contain any spills.

• Ideal for providing containment for generators
and other site machinery, whilst overcoming the
problem of filling with water.

• Filters and separates oil, allowing for water to
discharge below the legal oil discharge limits.

• Absorning only Oil.
• Manufactured from strong PVC with a non-

permeable base and tough top cover.

The Plant Nappy liner sits snugly onto the base of
the Plant Nappy and is easily removed for cleaning or
replacement.

Top Cover Specifications :-
• Vinyl coated polyester mesh
• Abrasion resistant
• Oil & chemical resistant
• UV resistant
• High tensile strength
• Temperature resistance, -20°C to 107°C
• Melt point, 157°C

Base Cover Specifications:-
• Woven Olefin fabric coated with Olefin resin.
• Stain, chemical, and mildew resistant.
• Abrasion resistant.
• UV resistant.
• High tensile strength.
• Melt point, 157°C.
• Temperature resistance, -20°C to 107°C.

PRODUCT No DIMENSIONS SIZE DETAILS
V3910507 68.5 x 50cm Small Liner Only
V3911007 68.5 x 100cm Medium Liner Only
V3912014 137 x 200cm Large Liner Only
V3920507 68.5 x 50cm Small Plant Nappy
V3921007 68.5 x 100cm Medium Plant Nappy
V3922014 137 x 200cm Large Plant Nappy

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Specialist Products

The RailMat PRODUCT No
H0701424
The RailMat is a specially
designed mat that locates and
fixes between the railway lines.
The Mat allows rain water to run
off, but traps oil based spills in it’s
natural hydrophobic fibre layer.
The RailMat is very effective for
preventing oil and fuels leaking
from rail vehicles onto the track
ballast or sub-surface below.
The RailMat is made from
recycled materials as opposed to
other plastic based absorbents.
The RailMat has a continuous
improvement towards ISO14001
accreditation as part of an
environmental management
system.
The RailMat is a very cost
effective solution when compared
to the alternative of installing a
drainage system under the track.

“Made
to Size”

RAILMAT
Features and Benefits

• Great for refuelling areas.
• Protects track ballast from Oil & Fuel contamination.
• Locomotive traction depots.
• Rolling stock yards.
• Has an impermeable white base to prevent fluids passing

through to the ballast.
• Can be made to size, if required.
• 600 GSM
• These are also available in 147cm x 4m pack of 2 or 4

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NEW AT ECOSPILL

THE ULTIMATE CONTAINMENT SYSTEM FOR
SPILLS AND FIREWATER RUNOFF

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01709 542259

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Spill Management

Ensuring that operatives have easy access to a
range of absorbents is essential. To avoid the
potentially dangerous depletion of spill kits and
site stock, Ecospill have developed a range of
free standing and wall mounted Spill Centres.

These have been specifically designed to ensure
that absorbents are available for dealing with
day to day incidental spills and leaks leaving
spill kits for dealing with larger emergency
spills. Speak to your distributor about managed
stock replenishment today.

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Spill Centres

Our spill centres are available in a steel unit or a plastic cabinet and can be equipped with maintenance,
oil-only or chemical absorbents.

Spill Centres are a great way to keep your premises protected at all times with the benefit of our team
stocking them up for you when you’re running low and need a refill.

POLY SPILL CENTRE WITH OR WITHOUT STOCK
Features and Benefits

• Poly Spill Centre complete with or without absorbents.
• Contents: 100x Premier 50cm x 40cm pads, 20x Premier

1.2mtr socks, 1x Premier 50cm x 40mtr roll.
• Available in Maintenance, Oil Only, Chemical or Un-stocked.
• Dimensions: 118cm x 64cm x 58cm
• 260 Litres.

Unstocked Maintenance Oil-Only Chemical
P3230612 M1460611 H1460611 C1460611

METAL SPILL CENTRE WITH OR WITHOUT STOCK
Features and Benefits

• Metal Spill Centre with or without absorbents.
• Contents: 100x Premier 50cm x 40cm pads, 20x Premier

1.2mtr socks, 1x Premier 50cm x 40mtr Roll.
• Available in Maintenance, Oil Only, Chemical or Un-stocked.
• Dimensions: 138cm x 58cm x 55cm
• 260 litres

Unstocked Maintenance Oil-Only Chemical
A0071458 M1451458 H1451458 C1451458

SPILLMATE WALLMOUNT WITHOUT PRODUCTS
Features and Benefits

• Convenient for small spaces.
• Easy to put on most solid walls.
• Shelving units either side for other products.
• Replenish service available.

PRODUCT No
A0071500

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Spill Management

ON SITE SPILL MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS WITH ECOSPILL

Take advantage of our free site survey. Carried out by one of our specialists the
survey will assess your company’s current level of preparedness to deal with a
spill.  The survey generates a written report that highlights any areas or concern
such as high risk areas for spillage to enter the water environment, current level
and suitability of spill assets and any non-compliance with regulation
and legislation. 
The report will then provide suitable recommendations for appropriate products
and if necessary training. Can you afford to ignore the potential cost to your
business of spill related fines, clean-up costs and negative publicity?
Remember be spill prepared not ill prepared!

For more details or to book a survey, see our website or contact your Ecospill distributor for more information.

OUR GUARANTEED SERVICE TO YOU!

• Initial visit to your location identifying your sites requirements.
• Providing Spill Centres.
• Management & replenishment of Spill Centres.
• Provide usage reports on all Centres.
• Distributor of you choice plus free initial training to achieve competence in use.

Subject to terms and conditions, speak to your local rep today to find out more!

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Dirteeze Products

Dirteeze wet wipes are made from spunlace, a
softer, stronger alternative to more common
polypropylene wipes, with significant advantages
on wiping performance in terms of absorbency
and cleaning power. Dirteeze Rough & Smooth
wipes have a unique micro-bead surface for
increased cleaning power, these wipes are the
toughest available. Dirteeze Smooth & Strong
wipes are an apertured soft spunlace wipe
with excellent grab and absorbency, perfect
for smooth surfaces. Dirteeze Glass & Plastic
wipes are made from Dirteeze unique Hydrocell
material, giving a streak-free finish in glass
surfaces, also suitable for plastic and ceramic
surfaces.

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Dirteeze Trade Wipes

PRODUCT No PACKS OF PRODUCT No PACKS OF PRODUCT No PACKS OF
DGPCL80 8x DGCL 8x GDCL 8x

ROUGH & SMOOTH SMOOTH & STRONG GLASS & PLASTIC

FEATURES; FEATURES; FEATURES;
• Pre-moistened so no need for water. • Pre-moistened so no need for water. • Pre-moistened so no need for water.
• Dual-sided with micro-beaded side • High drapability for effective • Streak-free
• Hybrid formulation for use on both
for agitating grime, smooth side for cleaning of smallest cracks and
wiping away. surface imperfections. glass and plastic surfaces.
• High strength for use on rougher • Extra large wipe size for greater
surfaces. volume wiping tasks. APPLICATIONS;
• Skin-patch tested as safe to use on • Medium strength for use on • Windows and other glass surfaces.
skin. smoother surfaces. • UPVC window frames and other
• Contains Aloe Vera for keeping • Contains Aloe Vera for keeping
hands moisturised. hands moisturised. plastic surfaces.
• Conforms with EC1223/2009 • Conforms with EC1223/2009 • Ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles,
Cosmetic Directive. Cosmetic Directive.
linoleum.

APPLICATIONS; APPLICATIONS;
• Use on hands, tools, machinery and • Use on hands, tools, machinery and

most surfaces. most surfaces.
• Mobile workers, construction trade, • Mobile workers, construction trade,

engineering. engineering.

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Dirteeze Trade Wipes

The wet wipes range has at it’s core the base
material “Spunlace”, a soft, strong, and mainly
a bio-degradable material designed to release
the pre-moistened lotions when required, at the
same time as lifting liquid and grime to finish off
the clean. Compare this to the vast majority of
industrial wet wipes available in the market place
today, derived from “polypropylene”, that exhibit
the tendency for lotions to sit on the surface
of the wipe, rendering them less effective and
simply pushing around liquids of grime, resulting
in frustration by the user, and taking longer to
complete the wiping task.

Features and Benefits

• See Rough&Smooth features and applications
• Great for workshops and mobile workers.

PRODUCT No PACKS OF
DGPF 16x

FEATURE BENEFIT ROUGH & SMOOTH SMOOTH & STRONG GLASS & PLASTIC WELL KNOWN
SUPER ABSORBENT HEAVY DUTY WIPES HEAVY DUTY WIPES TRADE WIPES LEADING BRAND
STRENGTH Better with liquid spills and
(HIGH / MED /LOW) cleans faster HIGH MEDIUM MEDIUM LOW
“CLOTH, NOT A WIPE” Will not tear easily on sharp
MADE FROM 50% VISCOSE edges or objects X X
Uses less wipes, cost-in use X X
ANTI-BACTERIAL saving X
CONTAINS ALOE-VERA Viscose is 100% XX X
biodegradable and breaks down
DERMATOLOGICALLY much faster than X
TESTED non-biodegradable X
UNIQUE MICRO-BEAD Kills most known germs
SIDE
INDEPENDENTLY Replaces any lost skin
REVIEWED BY FREDSHED moisture, and helps to prevent
AS BEST IN CATEGORY occupational dermatitis
Safe to use on skin as well as
surfaces
Agitates the surface to be
cleaned and does not scratch
Don’t just take our word for it!

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Dirteeze Trade Stands

Merchandiser Stands

Great for displays for events, shops or a way to keep stock.

Dirteeze Wet Wipes available as a 36x or 24x tub stands and trade counter
stands. The trade counter stands are great for counters and the stand
alone merchandiser stands are great for displays at events.

You can mix your stand up with all three types or choose just one colour
of tubs.

Great for the retail market or bigger businesses. Product comes with flat
pack stand, easy to build and store.

24X TUB STAND

Features and Benefits

• 24x tub stand.
• Suitable for 24x tubs of the same product.
• Perfect for smaller spaces & displays.
• Product comes with flat pack stand.
• Easy to build and store.

PRODUCT No PACKS OF
DZM24 1

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Dirteeze Trade Stands

36X TUB STAND

Features and Benefits

• 36x tub stand.
• Suitable for 36x tubs mix and match.
• Perfect for larger spaces & displays.
• Product comes with flat pack stand.
• Easy to build and store.

PRODUCT No PACKS OF

DZM36 1

TRADE COUNTER SAMPLES
Features and Benefits

• Rough&Smooth samples in pouches.
• See Rough&Smooth features and applications on pg62
• Great for workshops and mobile workers.
• Easy to assemble trade box.
• Great way to promote product.
• 2x wipes per pouch.
• Estimated 50x pouches.

PRODUCT No PACKS OF
DRTZDTPS 1

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Dirteeze Trade Wipes

Non-Woven Wipes

The Dirteeze Non-Woven product boxes are colour-coded using a traffic light system, whereby
green signifies lighter duty wiping, amber and purple represents medium duty wiping tasks, and
finally the red signifies the most challenging of wiping tasks.

MULTI- TECHNICAL STRENGTH HIGH
PURPOSE PROCESS WIPES LOW
TOUGHER
TASK MAXIMUM
WIPERS STRENGTH

MEDIUM
STRENGTH

LIGHT
STRENGTH
LIMITED LIFE

WIPES

PRODUCT No PACKS OF PRODUCT No PACKS OF “High quality
MAX110 1 Non-Woven
SONTEK65 2
wipes”
SONTEX65 Industrial Multi Wipes MAX110 Heavy Duty Industrial Wipes
Pack Qty: 2x Case (280 sheets) Pack Qty: 1x Case (475 sheets in roll)
Description: High absorbing Jumbo Roll Description: Single ply Jumbo roll
Colour: Blue Colour: Blue
Sheet Size: 30cm x 40cm Sheet Size: 32cm x 34cm

14

PRODUCT No PACKS OF PRODUCT No PACKS OF PRODUCT No PACKS OF
LAX60 1 MAX60 1 MAX75 1

LAX60 Industrial Multi Purpose Wipes MAX60 Standard Duty Industrial Wipes MAX75 Industrial Multi Purpose Wipes
Pack Qty: 1x Case (150 sheets) Pack Qty: 1x Case (176 sheets) Pack Qty: 1x Case (200 sheets)
Description: Pop-up box Description: Single ply pop-up box) Description: Quarter fold
Colour: White Colour: White Colour: White
Sheet Size: 30cm x 50cm Sheet Size: 30cm x 40cm Sheet Size: 30cm x 42cm

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Dirteeze Trade Wipes

Food Range

The Dirteeze Sanitising wiping range incorporates quat-based
canister and flowpack wipes for maximum kill rates, together with
quat-free bucket wipes for food production areas.

Ideal for cleaning and sanitising food preparation areas, work
surfaces, stainless steel utensils and equipment. Perfect for use in
Manufacturing, Catering, Hospitality, E ducation,
and other Private and Public sectors.

PRODUCT No PACKS OF PRODUCT No PACKS OF PRODUCT No PACKS OF
HMAXF200 1 HMAXB1000QF 1 HMAXCL250 1

FEATURES; FEATURES; FEATURES;
• Highly portable soft pack with • 1000 strong weave blue wipes 25gsm • Colour coded canister with foil seal.
snap-pack lid closure. • Kill rate 99.999% • Dirteeze HMAX hydrophilised inherently
• Dirteeze HMAX hydrophilised inherently • Colour coded lid to differentiate anti-bacterial wipe material with superior
anti-bacterial wipe. from foodstuffs. strength.
• Kills up to 99.9% of bacteria within • Quat-Free, Biguanide Free, Alcohol Free, • Kills up to 99.9% of bacteria within
10 seconds. Taint Free, Food Safe 10 seconds.
• Protects against E Coli, Salmonella, • Biocidal Product approved (BPR Article 9 5, • Protects against E Coli, Salmonella,
Listeria, MRSA. as amended by Regulation (EU) 334/2014) Listeria, MRSA.
• Outstanding microbial performance
APPLICATIONS; against gram positive and gram n egative APPLICATIONS;
• For maximum portability and saving space bacteria, yeast and viruses • For increased portability over bucket.
• Disinfects and sanitises all work surfaces • Test strains – P.Aeruginosa, S.Aureus, • Disinfects and sanitises all work surfaces
and equipment. E-Coli, E.Hirae, C.Albicans, and equipment.
• Use in catering and food Influenza Type A (H1N1), Vaccinia Virus, • Use in catering and food
production sectors. BVBV, M ycobacterium Terrae production sectors.
• Ideal for cleaning and sanitising cookers, • Ideal for cleaning and sanitising cookers,
chopping boards, worktops, door handles, APPLICATIONS; chopping boards, worktops, door handles,
stainless steel, utensils, sinks, taps, fridges • For high volume food production areas stainless steel, utensils, sinks, taps, fridges
and freezers. • Disinfects and sanitises all work surfaces and freezers.
and equipment.
• Use in catering and food
production sectors.
• Ideal for cleaning and sanitising cookers,
chopping boards, worktops, door handles,
stainless steel, utensils, sinks, taps, fridges
and freezers.

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Ecospill Surveys Free Site Assessment of
your company’s current
The ongoing increase in both the pace and preparedness to deal
scope of environmental legislation and with a spill.
regulation continues to impact upon businesses
irrespective of their type, size or location. The assessment key aims are to;
Look at all aspects of spillage response
Responsibility for the correct handling and storage of liquids lies on site including liquid types, quantities
with the owner organisation (including protection from wilful acts of and locations.
vandalism). The pollution of both land and water is regulated against Look at how liquids are handled, stored
by law and whether accidental or deliberate, can result in prosecution and distributed, with specific emphasis on
leading to fines and related costs. Negative publicity could also damage the condition and suitability of secondary
both the image and reputation of the business. The Environment containment systems or fixed bunds.
Agencies policy is to vigorously pursue prosecution of both company Identify potential routes for the escape
and individuals responsible for any infringements of these regulations. of liquids from site together with
Ecospill is a leading UK based manufacturer and supplier of spillage consequential impacts.
prevention, containment and control product and equipment with Identify potential spill hazards around the
several key awards for product innovation and development. We site that may pose harm to people or the
pride ourselves on the quality, performance and reliability of our environment.
products and services. In line with our ongoing commitment to assist Audit current spillage response products and
both existing and potential clients in identifying their needs and equipment for suitability and condition.
requirements and in finding solutions to their spillage problems, we Identify any shortcomings or non-compliance
offer the following service; with statutory regulations / Legislation.
Provide a brief written report incorporating
recommendations for proposed additions or
sensible improvements.
Identify any appropriate cost savings
measures.

The report can help provide the basis for a spill contingency plan, be used
towards your ISO 14001 compliance or to improve upon your sites current
level of spill awareness and response. An assessment typically takes around
1 hour to complete depending upon the client’s requirements and the size
and complexity of the site. To find out more about our range of products and
services, or to arrange a site visit by one of our experienced spillage control
specialist, please contact us on 01709 542259.

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Our training
courses are designed
to be memorable and
make sure that company’s
employees are ready
and alert to potential

spill problems.

Check our training
packages below.

Training packages Email: [email protected] for your nearest approved distributor

Toolbox Training Course First Responder Course Train the Trainer Course

An introduction to spill control An indepth course on spill control kits For the highest level of spill response
absorbents and their deployment. and awareness of current legislation aimed at first responders & trainers
Course content includes - including ISO 14001
Product identification - what to Course content includes - Course content includes -
use, when and wherever to use it? Introduction to current legislation Introduction to current legislation
What is a spill response kit? - and the role of monitoring bodies. and the role of monitoring bodies.
Contents, packaging sequence How to structure and implement a
explained, how to use it and contingency plan. How to structure and implement
stock checking. Product identification - what to use, a contingency plan.
When it is safe to contain a spillage? when and where to use it?
Disposal of contaminated What is a spill response kit? - On-site risk assessment procedures.
absorbents. Contents, packaging sequence, how
to use it and stock checking. When Product identification - what to use,
“All our training not to attempt to contain a spillage. when and where to use it?
packages are When is it safe to contain a spillage?
issued with a The segregation and subsequent What is a sppaicllkraegsinpgonsesequkeitn?c-e, how
certified Certificate.” disposal of used absorbents. Contents,
to use it and stock checking. When
not to attempt to contain a spillage.

When is it safe to contain a spillage?

The segregation and subsequent
disposal of used absorbents.

Practical hands-on demonstration.

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Absorbent Compatibility Guide.

This information is provided as a guide only. It is assumed that Chemicals are at an ambient temperature and are used in their basic
state not mixed or in combination. We strongly recommend that for specific applications you contact Ecospill. Small test sampling
by the user is always recommended to ensure safe application. No claims or warranties are expressed or implied as to the absolute
accuracy of the data supplied.

Maintenance – Grey/Black. For use Oil Selective – White. For the Chemical – Yellow. For use on spills of
inside on spills of non-aggresive preferential absorption of Oil based aggressive liquids i.e. Acids and Alkalis.
Water and Oil based fluids and mild liquids on land or water. Including Can be safely used on Water and Oil
Chemicals. Vegetable oil, Mineral oil and most based spills. For use on land only.
Hydrocarbon derivatives.

Liquid Maintenance Oil Chemical Liquid Maintenance Oil Chemical
Selective Selective
Acetaldehyde 4 4 Carbon Disulphide 4 4
Acetic Acid 4 4 Carbon Tetrachloride 4 4 4
Acetic Acid Amyl Ester 4 4 Castor Oil 4 4 4
Acetic Anhydride 4 4 4 Chloracetic Acid 4
Acetone 4 4 4 Chlorbenzine 4 4 4
Acetyl Chloride 4 4 Chlorine 4 4
Acrolein 4 4 4
Acrylic Acid 4 4 Chlorine Soda 4 4 4
Acrylic Emulsions 4 4 4 Chloroform 4 4
Acrylonitrile 4 4 Chlorosulphuric Acid 4 4 4
Allyl Alcohol 4 4 Chlorox (Full Bleach) 4 4
Aminobenzoic Acid 4 4 4 Chromic Acid (50%) 4 4 4
Ammonia Anhydrous 4 4 4 Citric Acid 4 4
Ammonium Hydroxide 4 Corn Oil 4 4 4
Amyl Acetate 4 4 4 Cotton Seed Oil 4 4 4
Amyl Alcohol 4 4 4 Cresol 4 4
Aniline 4 4 4 Cyclohexane 4 4 4
Aqua Regia 4 4 Detergents 4 4 4
Aviation Fuel 4 4 Dichlorbenzol 4 4 4
Benzene* 4 4 Diethyl Amine 4 4 4
Benzoic Ether 4 4 Diethyl Ether 4 4 4
Benzonitrile 4 4 Di-Nitrobenzene 4 4 4
Benzyl Alcohol 4 4 Dioxan 4 4
Benzyl Chloride 4 Diisooctyl Phthalate 4 4 4
Boric Acid 4 4 Ether 4 4
Brake Fluid 4 4 Ethyl Acetate 4 4 4
Bromine (inorganic)* 4 4 Ethyl Alcohol 4 4
Butyl Acetate 4 4 Ethyl Chloride* 4 4
Butyl Alcohol 4 4 Ethyl Ether 4
Butylamine 4 4 Ethylene Glycol 4 4
Butyric Acid 4 4 Ethyl Propionate 4
Calcium Hydroxide 4 4 Formaldehyde 4
Carbolic Acid 4 Formic Acid 4
4 Fuel Oil

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Liquid Maintenance Oil Chemical Liquid Maintenance Oil Chemical
Selective Selective 4
4
Galvanic Liquids 4 4 Phenyl Formic Acid 4 4
4 4
Gearbox Oil 4 4 4 Phosphoric Acid 4
4 4
Glacial Acetic Acid 4 4 Potassium Hydroxide 4 4
4 4
Glycerol 4 4 Propanol 4 4 4
4 4
Heptane 44 4 Propionic Acid 4 4 4
4 4
Hexane 44 4 Propyl Alcohol 4 4 4
4 4
Hydrazene Propylene Glycol 4
4 4
Hydrochloric Acid 4 Quinoline 4 4
4
Hydrofloric Acid 4 4 Resorcinal 4 4
4
Hydrogen Cyanide 4 4 4 Saccharose 4 4
4
Hydrogen Peroxide 4 4 Salt Solution (Metallic) 4 4
4
Isobutyl Alcohol 4 4 Silicone Oil 4 4
4
Isobutyric Acid 4 4 4 Silver Nitrate 4 4
4
Isopropyl Acetate 4 4 4 Soap Solutions 4 4
4
Isopropyl Alcohol 4 4 Sodium Bicarbonate 4 4

Kerosene 4 4 4 Sodium Chloride Pg71

Keytone 4 4 4 Sodium Hydroxide 4

Linseed Oil 4 4 Sodium Nitrate 4

Lubricating Oil 4 4 4 Stannic Chloride 4

Magnesium Oxide 4 4 Starch 4
Hydrate

Methyl Alcohol 4 4 4 Styrene 4

Methyl Chloride 4 4 4 Sucrose 4

Methyl Ether 4 4 4 Sulphuric Acid 4

Methyl Ethyl Ketone 4 4 4 Synthetic Motor Oil 4

Methyl Methacrylate 4 4 Tannic Acid

Methyl Propionate 4 4 4 Tin Chloride 4

Milk 4 4 Toluene* 4

Mineral Oil 4 4 4 Transformer Oil 4

Mineral Spirits 4 4 4 Trichlorethylene* 4

Motor Oil 4 4 4 Triethylene Glycol 4

Naphtalene 4 Turpentine* 4

Nitric Acid* 4 Urine

Nitrobenzene Acid 4 Vinegar

Nitrobenzol 4 4 Vinyl Acetate

Nitrotoluen 4 4 4 Water

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Sorbent Guide

“SORBENT” products for dealing with Leaks and Spills of LIQUIDS

GUIDANCE ON SELECTION
FOR USE OF SORBENTS

The BSIF Sorbent Manufacturers Group and the Environment Agency
have written this guidance to help you choose the correct sorbent for
your site to help you safely manage any liquid spill.
This Guidance will help you and your staff during an emergency as you
will have the correct type and format of sorbent available to cope with
the liquids you have spilt.
The timely use of the correct sorbent helps reduce the risk of causing
a health and safety problem and helps prevent damage to the
environment.
This Guidance covers the most commonly occurring spill
circumstances that may be relevant to different areas of your site.
If this Guidance does not cover the specific circumstances present on
your site or after reading this Guidance your choice of sorbent is
still unclear, please seek further information from our experts.

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We have split your decision making Step One: Considerations
process into three steps:
Check each step carefully as you Carry out a full risk assessment
may need to find more information Before you check Tables 1 and 2 it is important that you do a full risk assessment to
or plan training to reflect the needs identify the nature of the liquids you have on site. Include the potential hazards to both
of your site the clean-up personnel and the environment as well as the final disposal or recovery
Consult Table 1 and match the route for the waste sorbent.
nature of liquids you have on site to Material Safety Data Sheets [e.g. COSHH]
the type of sorbent. You must check the information on the suppliers’ data sheets for all liquids used on your
Consult Table 2 and match the site to decide the best sorbent to use for spills of the liquids you have.
l ocations where you might have a Familiarise yourself with booklet L129 - Approved Supply List
spill to the formats of sorbents. L129 is published by HSE Books and contains definitive descriptions of the terms
“corrosive”, “oxidising”, “flammable”, etc. Where these terms are used in this Guidance to
IMPORTANT NOTES: describe the “nature” of a liquid they have the meanings as defined in this booklet.
Speak to your staff who handle leaks and spills
This Guidance is designed to provide It is important that you are all aware that leaks and spills of liquids are not usually
you with “selection for use” information deliberate or predictable. Spills often need to be handled as an emergency by staff who
on sorbent products to assist product do not carry out these functions on a day-to-day basis.
s election. It is not intended to provide Plan for what you will do in an emergency
expert information on product use in The Environment Agency Pollution Prevention Guidance note 21 “Pollution incident
specific locations or to deal with specific response planning” gives guidance to people making plans to help reduce the
spills. Current regulations are clear environmental damage that can be caused by an accidental spill. Get a copy from www.
that these responsibilities rest with the environment-agency.gov.uk/ppg
owner of the site and the employer of Train staff and run practice emergencies
the personnel concerned. Train your staff to deal with liquid spills and leaks. Have regular practices where you clean
This Guidance does not set out to up a simulated spill, so that if there is a real spill your staff have experience of what they
define the relevant environmental or need to do. For more information on sorbent training, see contacts on the back page.
health and safety regulations which Quantity of sorbents to be available to handle spills
might be a pplicable to the site or To make sure you have enough sorbents available on site you should check suppliers/
persons handling or disposing of liquids manufacturers literature. Also check that the performance of sorbents you are choosing
which have been the subject of spills has been evaluated using BS 7959.
and leaks. Current regulations are clear Siting of sorbent on your site
that these r esponsibilities rest with the Having chosen the best sorbents for the liquids on your site make sure you put them near
owner of the site and the employer of to where you handle the liquids so they can be reached quickly in an emergency.
the personnel concerned. Disposal of waste sorbent
Many used sorbents cannot legally be put into general waste disposal. After you have
used any sorbents check with your liquid supplier how should dispose of the waste.
You have a “Duty of Care” to ensure the waste sorbents are disposed of legally.
Get help from the Environment Agency
If your spill may have run into drains, watercourses or soaked into the ground call the
Environment Agency free on 0800 80 70 60 for advice and help. We can advise
you on how to clean up the spill and how to stop it happening again.
Do not be afraid to ask for more information
If anything in this guidance is not clear please do not hesitate to ask for more
information.

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Step Two: Selection of the most appropriate “type” of sorbent

Some liquids and spill circumstances may not fit into the selection charts below. If this is IMPORTANT:
the case, use the contact information for help. In some circumstances, the incorrect
In principle, CHEMICAL and MAINTENANCE SORBENTS will handle both “aqueous” use of “oil selective” sorbents with
c hemicals and liquids immiscible with water. “OIL SELECTIVE” SORBENTS are only aqueous liquids can be dangerous to
s uitable for liquids immiscible with water. the personnel handling leaks and spills.
However when dealing with liquids that are immiscible with water in WET c onditions,
an “OIL SELECTIVE” sorbent should always be used.

TABLE 1: “types” of sorbents v “nature” of spilt liquids Notes
“Nature of Liquid” “Type” of sorbent to use Possible alternatives

OXIDISING MINERAL Do NOT use
SORBENT combustible sorbents

CORROSIVE CHEMICAL Do NOT use
SORBENT combustible sorbents

HIGHLY OIL SELECTIVE OIL SELECTIVE 1. When using
FLAMMABLE ABSORBENT ABSORBENT ADSORBENTS seek
information on the need to
reduce “vapours”
2. Ensure that suitable anti-
static sorbents are c hosen

when necessary

GIVES OFF SUITABLE OIL SELECTIVE When using
TOXIC VAPOURS ABSORBENT CHEMICAL or ADSORBENTS seek
MAINTENANCE information on the need to
ABSORBENT reduce “vapours”

AQUEOUS MAINTENANCE CHEMICAL Do NOT use an
ABSORBENT SORBENT OIL SPECIFIC sorbent

IMMISCIBLE OIL SELECTIVE MAINTENANCE Do not use a
with Water ABSORBENT or CHEMICAL MAINTENANCE Sorbent

SORBENT in “wet” conditions

Notes:

• To use this table correctly follow it through from top to bottom. You may miss important safety information if you focus on just one liquid.
• This table does not cover spills of Mercury. Specialised spill kits are available specifically for Mercury.
• It is good practice is to select the “Type” you need from the table above. You should check the risk assessment before selecting an
alternative type of sorbent.
• The “nature” of liquids are those used in the Approved Supply List [L129] as above.
• Unless otherwise stated, both ADsorbents and ABsorbents can be used. Adsorbents hold liquids on the surface and Absorbents take in
and retain liquids in the solid body of the sorbent.
• Look for sorbents that are Colour Coded to BS 7959:
Maintenance Sorbents = GREY
Oil Selective Sorbents = WHITE or BLUE
Chemical Sorbents = YELLOW

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Step Three: Selection of the most appropriate “format” of sorbent

TABLE 2: “Formats” of sorbents v location/circumstances of spill = Best to use

Location Format Loose Cushions Socks Booms Pads Rolls & Matting Drip Drum Top Sweeps
& Pillows Blankets trays Covers

INDOORS

Drip Trays 44 4 4
Bunding 4 44
Machines/Equipment 4 4
Drums 4 4 4
Sumps 4
Manholes/Wells 4 4
Wiping/Cleaning 4 44
Work Surfaces 4
Walkways 4 4
Floors (rough/uneven)
Floors (smooth) 4 44 4
Floors (porus)
4 44 4 4
OUTDOORS 4 44 4
On hard ground: 44

Concrete
Tarmac
On water

PRIORITIES

Viscous liquids 4 44
Speed of sorption 4 44
Rapid deployment 4 4
Drips/small/leaks/spills 4 44
Ease of pick-up 4 4 44
Ease of disposal 4 44
Containment 4
Filtration 4 44
Windy conditions 44

Notes: The guidance in this section is considered as “good
As well as choosing the format of sorbent for where you will be using it (indoors or practice” but a combination of circumstances may
outdoors), your choice should also match with ‘priorities' lower down the table. result in the need to seek further information. In
You should take into account different qualities of sorbent: to remove oil from water an emergency, it is preferable to use the correct
requires highest rejection of water and best oil retention. Seek manufacturers advice. type of sorbent already on site in whatever format
Size of spill: for a larger spill use rolls/blankets with booms rather than wait until supplies of the ideal format
rather than pads or pillows with booms. of sorbent are available. Please note that sorbent
Filtration: check with suppliers for suitable products to avoid problems with flow, density will alter considerably in use and that
i.e. consider the liquid flow rate. a variety of factors (eg viscosity of liquid) will
Containment: this is a general use for booms and socks, both indoors and outdoors, but the dictate the quantity of sorbent required for a given
spilt liquid and local conditions will determine the effectiveness volume of spill.
of the sorbent. This literature is the copyright of the British Safety
Loose product: check with manufacturers on suitability for specific applications such as Industry Federation (BSIF) and for reasons of
removing an oil spill from tarmac where the ability to ‘suck’ in the spill is useful. safety, it may not be reproduced in part under
Avoid loose product if ease of pick up is essential. any circumstances. It may be reproduced in full
Windy conditions: choose a heavy product which will not blow away easily. with the written permission of the BSIF. The
Environment Agency does not endorse any of the
companies, types or format of product listed.

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