7 Different Types of Absorbent Materials
Three Types of Absorbents Used in Absorbing Material
Absorbents have three main uses and are packed in various ways to absorb each type of spill efficiently:- Multipurpose universal absorbents used to clean up water, oils, and solvents all at once.
- Oil absorbents that are used to clean out oil from water.
- Chemical and HazMat absorbents that clean water-based fluids like gas, coolants, acetone, turpentine, etc.
Seven Basic Ways Absorbent Material Is Sold
The absorbent material is packaged in seven basic ways:- Absorbent pads — sold in sheets to soak up low-volume spills and to protect surfaces from spills.
- Absorbent pillows — used to quickly soak up a lot of liquid in one place.
- Absorbent socks — used to absorb liquids, usually oil, off industrial equipment.
- Absorbent booms — larger versions of socks that are used to clean up bigger spills.
- Loose absorbents — usually granules poured directly on a spill to absorb it; ingredients might include superabsorbent polymers.
- Reusable absorbents — such as towels and rags.
- Skimmers – which are tubes to attract, contain, and remove oil, grease, and oily waste from bodies of water.