Chemical spill absorbents are materials designed to quickly contain and soak up hazardous liquid spills, preventing environmental contamination. Spill response involves using these absorbents along with proper protocols to safely manage and mitigate the spill's impact. Effective spill response minimizes risks to health, safety, and the environment.

Size: Available in various forms including pads (12" x 12" to 48" x 48"), rolls (up to 100 feet), socks (3" to 8" diameter, 10' to 20' length), and loose granules (bulk or bagged).

Grade: Universal (for oils and water-based liquids), oil-only (hydrophobic), or hazmat (for aggressive chemicals like acids and solvents).

Viscosity: Designed to absorb liquids with viscosities ranging from light solvents (low viscosity) to heavy oils (high viscosity).

Buoyancy: Oil-only absorbents float on water, while universal and hazmat absorbents may sink or disperse depending on saturation.

Material: Polypropylene (most common), cellulose, clay, or specialty polymers (for hazardous chemicals).

Absorption Capacity: Typically 10-30 times own weight (varies by material and liquid type).

pH Resistance: Some variants withstand pH ranges from 0-14 for acid/alkali spills.

Temperature Tolerance: -40°F to +300°F (-40°C to +150°C) for standard polypropylene; higher for specialty materials.

Color Coding: White (oil-only), gray (universal), yellow (hazmat) for easy identification.

Decomposition Rate: Synthetic options non-biodegradable; plant-based options decompose in 1-5 years.