{"id":102,"date":"2021-01-12T05:57:52","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T13:57:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/?p=102"},"modified":"2024-02-21T13:16:29","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T21:16:29","slug":"what-should-a-spill-kit-contain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/what-should-a-spill-kit-contain\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should a Spill Kit Contain?"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is a Spill Kit and what contents should it include?<\/em><\/h2>\n
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Spill kit contents include absorbents and clean up equipment<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

A spill kit is an all-in-one container that stores gear and equipment used for cleaning up hazardous material spills. Typical contents inside a spill kit are PPE, sorbents, and other clean-up supplies.<\/p>\n

The EPA<\/a>‘s Spill Prevention Countermeasure and Control Planning guidelines state that companies that deal with hazardous materials must have the appropriate spill kits ready as a precautionary measure. If a corrosive chemical were to spill, kits such as these will allow workers to better control and contain it.<\/p>\n

But just what exactly should your workplace spill kit contain? Read on to find out.<\/p>\n

The Different Types of Spill Kits<\/h2>\n

Spill kits are generally broken down into one of three different categories: general purpose<\/strong>, oil<\/strong>, and hazmat<\/strong>. It’s important for company owners to carefully identify their particular needs before choosing a spill kit<\/a>.<\/p>\n

While a general-purpose kit may suffice for some companies, others may require a hazmat kit. Look below for a quick comparison of the three different types of spill kits.<\/p>\n

\"lab<\/a>General Purpose Spill Kits<\/h3>\n

As the name suggests, this type of spill kit is designed for both water-based liquids as well as hydrocarbons.<\/p>\n

General-purpose spill kits are made with gray absorbents<\/strong>, making them effective for cleaning up water and oils.<\/p>\n

Oil Only Spill Kits<\/h3>\n

\"oil<\/a>An oil spill kit contains white absorbents<\/strong> and is designed to clean up hydrocarbons such as oil and gasoline.<\/p>\n

The absorbents found in this kit are hydrophobic. That means they repel and float on water for more effective cleanup contact with the hydrocarbons.<\/p>\n

Hazmat Spill Kits<\/h3>\n

\"spill<\/a>The third type of spill kit is a hazmat kit, which is designed for spills involving highly corrosive acids and solvents.<\/p>\n

Hazmat spill kits contain yellow-colored absorbents<\/strong>\u00a0for dealing with hazardous chemicals.<\/p>\n

Contents of a Spill Kit<\/h2>\n
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A spill kit will contain specialty absorbents and cleaning gear<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

The exact contents of a spill kit will vary depending on the particular model you choose; however, there are several key items found in most kits. Some of the most common contents found in spill kits include:<\/p>\n