Chemical absorbent booms are flexible sorbent barriers designed for the containment and absorption of spills involving acids, alkalis, and other aggressive chemical substances.
They are used to localise chemical spills, prevent the spread of hazardous liquids, and support safe and efficient cleanup operations in industrial, laboratory, warehouse, transport, and emergency response environments.
Due to their elongated shape, chemical absorbent booms can be placed around spills, near drains, around equipment, along walls, or at the perimeter of a contaminated area. This helps prevent further spreading of the liquid and reduces the risk of contamination of surrounding surfaces, soil, or water collection systems.
Main Features
Chemical absorbent booms are designed for fast deployment and effective absorption of chemical liquids. The outer cover allows liquid to pass through, while the internal sorbent material absorbs and retains the collected substance.
The product is suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of accidental leakage or spillage of aggressive chemicals. It can be used as part of emergency spill response kits or as a standalone product for industrial safety and environmental protection.
Materials and Absorbed Substances
Chemical absorbent booms are made from polypropylene fibres and synthetic material.
They are suitable for absorbing:
- acids;
- alkalis;
- other aggressive chemical substances;
- chemical liquids used in industrial and production processes.
The yellow colour helps to clearly identify the product as intended for chemical spill response and makes it visible during emergency operations.
Applications
Chemical absorbent booms can be used for:
- containment and absorption of chemical spills;
- protection of drains and water collection points;
- emergency response in laboratories and production areas;
- industrial safety at chemical storage sites;
- spill control in warehouses and workshops;
- use around machinery, tanks, containers, and pipelines;
- prevention of chemical spread across floors and working surfaces.
Operation and Use
The boom should be placed directly around the spill or along the expected direction of liquid movement. For larger spills, several booms can be connected or overlapped to create a continuous protective line.
After absorption, the used boom must be collected and disposed of in accordance with the type of absorbed substance and applicable environmental and safety regulations.
Before use, it is important to check the compatibility of the absorbent boom with the specific chemical substance involved in the spill.
Packaging
Packaging: 12 pcs.
Advantages
- suitable for acids, alkalis, and aggressive chemical substances;
- quick and simple deployment;
- helps localise the spill and prevent spreading;
- convenient shape for surrounding spills and protecting drains;
- visible yellow colour for chemical spill response;
- suitable for emergency response kits and industrial use;
- available in different lengths and absorption capacities.
| Diameter | 75 mm | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Length | 1000 mm | 1200 mm | 2400 mm |
| Sorption container 1pc | 1,2l | 2,4l | 4,8l |
| Weight 1pc | 0.2 kg | 0.4 kg | 0.8 kg |
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