Oil-Only Absorbent Socks – 3" x 48" | Oil & Petroleum Spill Control

Product Overview

Oil-Only Absorbent Socks are flexible polypropylene spill-control barriers designed to contain and absorb oils, fuels, diesel, gasoline, lubricants, and other petroleum-based liquids while repelling water. Each white absorbent sock measures 3 inches in diameter by 48 inches long and conforms around equipment, drains, tanks, and other potential spill paths to help stop oil from spreading.

The hydrophobic, oil-selective construction makes these socks especially useful where petroleum spills may occur around water or wet surfaces. They are well suited for industrial facilities, maintenance operations, fueling areas, loading docks, marine environments, and oil spill response kits.

Key Features

• Oil-selective absorption: Absorbs petroleum-based liquids while repelling water.
• Fast spill containment: Creates a flexible barrier around leaks and spills to help limit migration.
• Flexible and conforming: Wraps around machinery, tanks, drains, curbs, and irregular surfaces.
• Durable construction: Polypropylene construction is designed for industrial spill response and maintenance use.
• High-visibility oil-only identification: White construction helps distinguish oil-only absorbents from gray universal and yellow hazmat absorbents.

Typical Applications

• Oil, diesel, gasoline, hydraulic fluid, and lubricant spills
• Fueling areas, loading docks, and equipment service bays
• Marine facilities, docks, shipyards, and waterfront operations
• Manufacturing plants and industrial maintenance areas
• Perimeter containment around tanks, drums, pumps, and machinery
• Oil-only spill kits and emergency response stations

Specifications

• Product Type: Oil-only absorbent sock
• Dimensions: 3" diameter x 48" length
• Material: Polypropylene absorbent
• Color: White
• Fluid Compatibility: Oils, fuels, lubricants, and petroleum-based liquids
• Water Response: Hydrophobic / water-repellent
• Case Absorbency: Up to 25.2 gallons per case of 30
• Primary Use: Oil spill containment and absorption

Pack Sizes

• Case: 30 socks
• Half Case: 15 socks
• Small Pack: 5 socks

Volume pricing is available for multi-case, facility-wide, and recurring orders. Contact Sorbents Direct for bulk requirements.

Oil-Only vs. Universal vs. Hazmat Absorbent Socks

Choose the absorbent sock based on the liquid being controlled. Oil-only socks are designed for petroleum-based liquids where water repellency is beneficial. Universal Absorbent Socks are better for mixed everyday fluids such as oil, water, and coolants, while Hazmat Absorbent Socks are intended for chemical spill-response applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do oil-only absorbent socks absorb water?
Oil-only absorbent socks are hydrophobic and designed to repel water while absorbing oils and petroleum-based liquids. This makes them particularly useful around wet surfaces, outdoor areas, and marine environments.

What liquids do oil-only absorbent socks absorb?
They are designed for petroleum-based liquids such as oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, hydraulic fluid, lubricants, and similar hydrocarbons.

What is the difference between oil-only and universal absorbent socks?
Oil-only socks selectively absorb petroleum-based liquids while repelling water. Universal Absorbent Socks absorb both water-based and oil-based non-aggressive fluids and are better suited for general facility maintenance.

Can oil-only absorbent socks be used around drains?
Yes. Their flexible construction allows them to conform around drains, equipment, tanks, and other spill paths to help contain petroleum liquids before they spread.

Can these absorbent socks be used outdoors?
Yes. Their water-repellent construction makes oil-only socks particularly useful for outdoor petroleum spill response, including loading areas, fueling locations, docks, and other environments where water may be present.

Can these socks be used for acids, caustics, or aggressive chemicals?
Oil-only socks are intended for oils and petroleum-based liquids. For chemical spill response, use Hazmat Absorbent Socks and verify compatibility with the specific chemical involved.

How much liquid can a case absorb?
A full case of 30 socks has a listed absorbency of up to 25.2 gallons. Actual absorbency can vary depending on the liquid, operating conditions, and how the absorbent is deployed.

Do you offer bulk or wholesale quantities?
Yes. Sorbents Direct supports multi-case, bulk, and recurring industrial orders. Contact us for volume pricing or a custom quote.

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