Absorbent Pads
Employees must be prepared to clean up leaks and spills in any workplace where liquids are used, such as oils, chemicals, water, or other substances.
You can use any of a variety of absorbent products, such as those available at IndustrySuperstore.co.uk, to make spill cleanups faster and safer. Absorbent pads are one of the most commonly used absorbent products.
What Are Absorbent Pads Used for?
Absorbent pads are available both individually (by the case) and in rolls. Pads are sold in bulk and are intended for all-purpose use, such as wiping up or absorbing small leaks, placing in spill kits, and even reducing slip and fall hazards.
Types of Absorbent Pads
Absorbent pads come in three basic types: oil, chemicals, and water or general tasks.
There’s a colour coding system to explain which one does what job:
- Oil absorbent pads are white
- Chemical absorbent pads are yellow
- General purpose and water absorbent pads are black or grey
White Oil Absorbent Pads
These are made with clever polymers or hydrophobic cotton fibres. As a result, they repel water, making them ideal for removing oil from the surface of ponds and streams. The advantage of this pad type is that its entire absorption capacity is thus used on the spill, which must be cleaned up, rather than the pre-existing water, which does not.
Yellow Chemical Absorbent Pads
These absorb all industrial liquids, including corrosive or caustic chemicals, coolants, and solvent-based spills. It's important to remember that aggressive chemicals absorbed by these pads remain aggressive, which leads to two points worth mentioning.
The pads should be handled and disposed of with the same care that the original chemical would have received. Second, because of their strong polypropylene construction, they will not break up during or after use, making cleanup unnecessarily difficult and potentially hazardous.
General Purpose and Water Absorbent Pads
These absorbent pads are the 'Swiss Army Knife' of absorbent pads. Their strength lies in their adaptability, as they will happily mop up oils, coolants, and anything else that is water or solvent-based. They should not be used on acidic, caustic, or aggressive liquids.
The versatility of these absorbent pads makes them ideal for use in a general industrial environment. The oil and chemical absorbent pads have very specific properties that make them ideal for their specific functions; however, these general-purpose pads provide a broader, more general solution.
Summary
Stock up on absorbent pads that best suit your needs to ensure you have the materials to clean up fluid spills quickly and safely.
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Other Products
Industry Superstore customers can rely on us for high-quality products. Absorbent Pads are only a handful of the products we provide customers across the United Kingdom. We are also a significant supplier of Plant Nappies and Spill Kits.