General Purpose Liquid Absorbents

General Purpose Liquid Absorbents – for everyday use on common workshop fluid spills and other non-harmful liquids. This product is not suitable for use on acids or caustics.

Absorbents come in many shapes and sizes and are a great alternative to granular material that can cause cross-contamination.
Absorbent Pads and Absorbent Rolls can be used as a work-mat to catch and absorb drips and leaks during component maintenance and cleaning.

Absorbent Cushions for use in drip trays to absorb leaked fluids easily and efficiently and to reduce further spillage during disposal of drip tray contents.

Absorbent Socks can be placed at the base of leaking machinery to absorb leaks on contact and reduce the spread of contamination or used to surround a spillage to prevent further spreading and absorption on contact.

We stock a wide range of spill pads and loose spill products to suit your spill containment needs and as the largest manufacturer of spill kits in the UK with over 200 types of emergency products. The Fentex range of absorbents can control leaks and spills of practically any liquid from a small mercury spill to a can of oil up to a 2000-litre chemical spill. Fentex is leading the way in workplace spillage safety by constantly developing absorbents for new, and existing, problems.

To get advice on which products, kits and sizes are best for your premises and product usage, contact us and we can get a fluid engineer to advise you on the right products to ensure you are covered and compliant with the latest standards.

For use in the event of workplace accidents and spills. This range is ideal for use with more generic spillages around the workplace.

The Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001. Oil and fuel are stored outdoors.

All oil containers must be stored in a bunded area or on a drip tray (sump pallet). This is mandatory and it is an offence not to comply. The sump pallet must be sufficient to contain 110% of the maximum contents of the oil container. Where more than one container is stored, the bund should be capable of storing 110% of the largest container or 25% of the total volume stored, whichever is the greater.

ISO 14001

Adequate spill protection equipment must be on hand. Staff should be trained to use the equipment to protect the environment in the event of an accidental spillage.

Why you need spill control:

• Compliance with regulations
• Internal environmental/safety standards
• Compliance with ISO14001
• Insurance liability
• Duty of care

Fentex General Purpose Liquid Absorbents – Product Advantages:

• For common workshop and engineering fluids products and other non-harmful liquids
• Unsuitable for acids and caustics
• Compatible with water, milk, food

PPG26 states the requirement to have Spill Kits on site to respond to any spills. Spill Kits containing plugging compound, drain protection and oil or chemical absorbents should be on site.

All staff should be trained in the use of this equipment. It is also recommended that vehicles transporting drums and IBCs carry spill protection.

Store in an indoor dry environment and check periodically for signs of damage or ingressing dampness.

The Control of Pollution (Oil Storage)(England) Regulations 2001. Oil and fuel are stored outdoors.

All oil containers must be stored in a bunded area or on a drip tray (sump pallet). This is mandatory and it is an offence not to comply. The sump pallet must be sufficient to contain 110% of the maximum contents of the oil container. Where more than one container is stored, the bund should be capable of storing 110% of the largest container or 25% of the total volume stored, whichever is the greater.

ISO 14001

Adequate spill protection equipment must be on hand.
Staff should be trained to use the equipment to protect the environment in the event of an accidental spillage.

Get advice on which products, kits and sizes are best for your premises and product usage, contact us and we can get a fluid engineer to advise you on the right products to ensure you are covered and compliant with the latest standards.

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