Hazmat Absorbent Socks – 3" x 48" | Chemical & Hazardous Spill Control

Product Overview

Hazmat Absorbent Socks are high-visibility yellow spill containment barriers designed for chemical, hazardous, and unknown liquid spills. The 3-inch diameter x 48-inch socks conform around equipment, drains, containers, and spill perimeters to help contain liquids and prevent spreading during industrial maintenance and emergency response.

Designed for chemical spill preparedness, these absorbent socks provide a clearly identifiable hazmat option for laboratories, manufacturing facilities, chemical handling areas, warehouses, and emergency spill response programs.

Key Features

• Hazmat spill containment: Designed for use with a broad range of chemical and hazardous liquid spills, subject to chemical compatibility.
• Flexible and conforming: Wraps around machinery, containers, drains, and irregular spill perimeters.
• High-visibility yellow: Helps distinguish hazmat absorbents from universal and oil-only spill control products.
• Fast perimeter control: Creates a physical absorbent barrier to help limit migration of spilled liquids.
• Industrial spill response: Suitable for chemical handling areas, laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and emergency response inventories.

Typical Applications

• Chemical processing and manufacturing facilities
• Laboratories and research environments
• Chemical storage and handling areas
• Battery manufacturing and maintenance operations
• Industrial maintenance departments
• Emergency spill response and hazmat programs
• Perimeter protection around drains and equipment

Specifications

• Dimensions: 3" diameter x 48" length
• Absorbency: Approximately 1 gallon per sock*
• Case Absorbency: Up to 25.2 gallons per case of 30*
• Application: Chemical, hazardous, and unknown liquid spill containment
• Color: Yellow (Hazmat)

*Absorbency is approximate and varies by liquid type and conditions. Confirm chemical compatibility before use with specific chemicals.

Pack Sizes

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

Volume pricing available for multi-case and contract orders.

Questions & Answers

Q: What are hazmat absorbent socks used for?
A: Hazmat absorbent socks are designed to surround and contain chemical, hazardous, or unknown liquid spills while helping prevent the spill from spreading across floors, toward drains, or into surrounding work areas.

Q: What is the difference between hazmat, universal, and oil-only absorbent socks?
A: Hazmat socks are intended for chemical and hazardous spill response. Universal Absorbent Socks are intended for common oils, coolants, water, and other non-aggressive industrial liquids, while Oil-Only Absorbent Socks selectively absorb petroleum-based liquids while repelling water.

Q: Can hazmat absorbent socks be used around drains?
A: Yes. Their flexible construction allows them to conform around drains, equipment, containers, and other spill boundaries to help prevent liquids from migrating into adjacent areas.

Q: Can these absorb every type of chemical?
A: No absorbent should be assumed compatible with every chemical. Chemical compatibility should be confirmed for the specific liquid and concentration before use.

Q: How much liquid does each sock absorb?
A: Each 3" x 48" sock absorbs approximately 1 gallon depending on the liquid and conditions. A full case of 30 has a listed total absorbency of up to 25.2 gallons.

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