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At SERPRO, absorbents are essential to keeping workplaces clean and safe. Our products are equipped  to handle all type of liquid spills from water to oil, hazmat and chemical spills. Our absorbents come in a variety of  weights and sizes such as pads, mats, socks and booms.

We also stock specialised absorbents for chemical spills, loose adsorbents, security tags and more.

 

 

Using Oil Absorbent Pads

Using Oil Absorbent Pads

Oil absorbent pads, also known as oil absorbent mats, are designed to absorb oil, gasoline, and other hydrocarbons from water, soil, and other surfaces. They are commonly used in a variety of settings, including industrial facilities, marinas, oil spills, and automotive repair shops.

Oil absorbent pads are made from a variety of materials, including polypropylene, polyethylene, and other synthetic fibers. These materials are highly absorbent and can hold several times their weight in oil or other hydrocarbons. The pads are typically flat and rectangular, with a sponge-like consistency that allows them to easily conform to the contours of a surface.

Oil absorbent pads are used in a variety of ways, including:

  1. Spill cleanup: Oil absorbent pads are often used to contain and clean up oil spills in industrial facilities, marinas, and other locations. They are placed around the spill to absorb the oil and prevent it from spreading.
  2. Automotive repair: Oil absorbent pads are used in automotive repair shops to clean up oil and other fluids that may leak from vehicles.
  3. Environmental protection: Oil absorbent pads are used to protect the environment from oil spills and other hydrocarbon contamination. They are often used in conjunction with other spill containment and cleanup equipment, such as booms and skimmers.
  4. Industrial applications: Oil absorbent pads are used in a variety of industrial settings to absorb oil and other fluids that may be present in the work environment.

Overall, oil absorbent pads are an important tool for preventing and cleaning up oil spills and other hydrocarbon contamination, protecting the environment and ensuring the safety of workers and the public.

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