What is a Spill Kit?

Do you work in an environment with liquids that may be harmful to the environment? This may include oils, hazardous chemicals, or biological waste to name a few. If so, it is a necessity to have spill kits at the ready.

Spill kits are essential in environments where spills are likely to occur, such as industrial facilities, laboratories, healthcare settings, and transportation sectors. They are also used in emergency response situations to manage unexpected spills that may pose a risk to human health, the environment, or property.

The specific contents of a spill kit can vary depending on the nature of the potential spills and the requirements of the specific environment. ENPAC provides top of the line spill kits to cover three types of spills: universal, oil-only, and aggressive/HazMat.

Universal spill kits can be used on both water-based and chemical-based spills. They are the go-to kits for situations where you may need to adapt to many types of spills.

Oil-only spill kits absorb oil spills without absorbing any water or water-based liquids. These kits are ideal for situations like absorbing oil spills in a body of water when you need to repel water.

Aggressive/HazMat kits are meant for spills of extremely dangerous chemicals that are particularly harmful to the environment. They are the perfect solution for cleaning up acid and caustic spills.

ENPAC’s various spill kits include combinations of the following*:

1. Absorbent materials: These can include absorbent pads, socks, pillows, or loose absorbents like ENSORB Granular Absorbent, which are used to soak up and contain the spilled substance.
2. Containers: ENPAC offers spill kits that are conveniently packaged in drums, bags, containers for trucks, totes, and wall-mounted cabinets.
3. Spill kit accessories: Included in some of our spill kits are additional helpful items, such as PPE nitrile gloves and goggles, disposal bags and ties, and an emergency response guidebook.

Spills are inevitable, but preparation is key. Having the appropriate spill response equipment on hand will accelerate the cleanup process, putting your company back to work quickly. For just about any spill, ENPAC has a suitable kit. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, ask us to build a custom one for your unique situation.

*Not every spill kit includes all components from the list. Make sure to shop our wide variety of kits to find your perfect solution to prepare for an inevitable spill.