General Purpose Absorbents

The General Purpose Absorbents collection covers everyday spill-response products for workshops, warehouses and industrial sites where oils, coolants, water and other general fluids need to be contained quickly. The range spans absorbent booms and rolls for larger spills, individual pads for smaller clean-ups, and loose granular and organic absorbents for floor sweeps.

Products include the General Purpose Absorbent Boom in 1.2m and 3m lengths, a high-capacity absorbent roll rated to absorb 167 litres, absorbent pads sold in packs of 200, and loose-fill options such as Mineral Sponge Granules, SpillFix Premium Absorbent and an organic floor sweep, plus Flood Pillows for containing water ingress.

What's included:

• Booms: General Purpose Absorbent Boom in 75mm x 1.2m and 75mm x 3m lengths for surrounding and containing spills.
• Rolls and pads: a 810mm x 45m absorbent roll (167L absorption capacity) and 200gsm absorbent pads sold in packs of 200.
• Loose absorbents: Mineral Sponge Granules (15kg), a 50 litre organic floor sweep, SpillFix Premium Absorbent and Multi-Purpose Indoor Spill Absorbent.
• Flood control: Flood Pillows sold in packs of 5 for stopping water ingress at doorways and openings.

Use cases:

• Workshops and warehouses: keeping absorbent booms and pads on hand for general oil, fuel and water spills.
• Fleet and vehicle maintenance sites: stocking absorbent rolls and granules for regular workshop floor clean-up.
• Facilities managers: deploying flood pillows and floor sweeps for weather events or plumbing incidents.

FAQs

What's the difference between a boom and a pad?
Booms are long cylindrical absorbents used to contain or surround a spill (stopping it spreading), while pads are flat sheets used to soak up and wipe down smaller areas or surfaces.

How much can the absorbent roll hold?
The 810mm x 45m general purpose absorbent roll in this collection is rated to absorb approximately 167 litres.

Are these absorbents suitable for both oil and water-based spills?
General purpose absorbents are designed to pick up a broad range of fluids including oils, coolants and water, making them a practical everyday option; for fuel, chemical or hazardous spills, a dedicated chemical or oil-only absorbent may be more appropriate.

What are Flood Pillows used for?
Flood Pillows are placed at doorways, gaps or low points to absorb and block water ingress during flooding or heavy rain events.