Spill kits can be costly, but are very important. Not only do many facilities require them to be accessible by law, but they can prove to be very handy.

Ever wonder why a kit is so expensive? Its because you are  buying the container and the spill sorbents.  Containers for spill kits can range from the inexpensive such as a nylon bag or a plastic bucket, to the more expensive containers such as overpacks or salvage drums. One way to reduce your costs is to make a one-time purchase of the kit and then, going forward just simply buy the sorbent refills. If you have a spill that requires the use of 5 pads and a couple socks, buy pads and socks to simply refill the kit. You do not have to keep re-buying the entire kit and its container.

Or perhaps you already have an unused container on hand that would be perfect for housing sorbents.  Maybe you have an unused wall cabinet or an empty drum that could hold your spill pads, sorbent socks and booms, or waste disposal bags. If that is the case, just buy the sorbents and make your own spill kit.

In terms of choosing the right sorbents to purchase, there are typically 3 types to choose from: oil only, universal and hazmat.

• Oil Only is designed to absorb petroleum, hydrocarbons and other oil-base liquids

• Universal is designed to absorb all non-aggressive liquids such as oil, coolants, solvents, antifreeze and water

• HazMat is designed to absorb aggressive caustic chemical and acid spills

No matter what spill kit, spill sorbents or spill containment you need, Seton has your solutions.

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