Absorbent Socks, Pillows & Booms
Absorbent socks, pillows, and booms are essential components of effective spill control systems, designed to contain, control, and clean up liquids quickly and efficiently. Whether dealing with oils, chemicals, or general-purpose spills, these products provide a reliable first line of defence in preventing contamination and maintaining workplace safety.
Explore our range of Socks, Pillows & Booms
Absorbant Socks
Absorbent spill socks are a must-have in your spill containment kit. These flexible tube-like absorbents are designed to mould around the base of leaking machinery, wrap around tight corners or close around a liquid spill to stop it spreading. Absorbent socks are great for use in warehouses, workshops, or anywhere liquid spills are likely to occur on the floor.
Here at ITP Packaging, we have three absorbent sock options available, oil only socks, chemical socks and maintenance socks. All our absorbent socks feature a durable, tear-resistant outer layer that protects the inner layer, which holds a high volume of liquids.
Absorbant Booms
Unlike socks, absorbent booms are designed for high-volume spills and boast robust tension links and steel rings to allow you to create a long, continuous, unbreakable barrier.
Booms are designed to float so are commonly used in marinas, harbours, ponds or lakes to contain oil or chemical spills.
We offer two different types of booms;
Absorbant Pillows
Absorbent pillows are used once your spill has been contained with a sock or boom. The pillows cover a large surface area and act like an industrial sponge that rapidly soaks up large amounts of fluids.
Our pillows are available in a variety of different sizes so that they can fit under drips, in tight spaces or under machinery to efficiently absorb leaks and drips. We offer;
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Make sure your site is equipped with the correct tools to create a safe and compliant workspace. If you are unsure which type of absorbent is best for your environment, please get in touch with our team, who will be happy to help.
Absorbent Socks, Pillows & Booms Absorbents FAQs
What is the difference between an absorbent sock and an absorbent boom?
There are a few key differences between socks and booms.
- Socks are smaller, more flexible and mostly used indoors for leaks and small spills.
- Booms are much longer, heavier and feature links to create longer booms for large scale outdoor spills.
How do I choose between Oil-Only, Chemical, and Maintenance absorbents?
Choosing the right type of absorbent depends mostly on the liquid it is going to be used with.
- Oil-Only (White): Hydrophobic absorbents that repel water and selectively absorb oil, diesel, and hydrocarbons.
- Chemical (Yellow): Highly resistant absorbents designed to safely collect aggressive acids, alkalis, and hazardous chemicals.
- Maintenance (Grey): Multi-purpose absorbents that clean up water-based fluids, coolants, solvents, and non-aggressive oil spills indoors.
Can absorbent pillows be reused?
No. Industrial spill kit absorbent pillows are designed for single-use to ensure maximum absorption capacity and safety. Once saturated, they must be disposed of in accordance with local environmental regulations based on the type of fluid absorbed.
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