How To Choose The Right Spill Kits

Do I really need a Spill Kit?

EcoSweep is manufactured from a special selection of Australian grown organic cellulose products. The natural fibrous materials are blended and processed to produce a range of absorbents that quickly absorb a wide variety of liquids. These include petroleum, oils, fuels, solvents, cooking oils, sewage, protein fluids and other messy liquids that could pollute or contaminate the work area.

How to choose the right Spill Kits

While the prospect of choosing a Spill Kit might seem a daunting one, this is usually because of the myriad of choices. However, choosing the right Spill Kit essentially comes down to three (3) key factors to consider: the type of liquid to absorb, largest ‘likely’ spill; and portability.

Ask yourself:

  • 1

    What type of liquid(s) do I need to absorb?

    Knowing the type of liquids used in your facility will help you to correctly select the right kit. Each Kit has Absorbent Powder, Mats & Socks that are specific to the type of liquid you need to absorb. Essentially, there are three types of liquids you may need to absorb: Hydrocarbons (fuels, oils); Non-aggressive Chemicals (Coolants, Agricultural Chemicals) and Aggressive Chemicals.

    Liquid Type
    Suitable Spill Kits
    Fuels & oils
    • Hydrocarbon Spill kits
    • Marine spill kits
    Non - agressive chemical
    • General purpose spill kits
    • Premium hydrocarbon kits
    • Automotive spill kits
    • Service station spill kits
    Non - agressive chemical
    • Hazchem spill kits
    • Premium hazchem spill kits
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  • 2

    What’s the largest capacity I need to absorb?

    A good way is to determine the largest ‘likely’ spill from your largest liquid container or holding tank.
    Eg: if most of your liquids are stored in drums, then the largest likely spill would be 205L or the size of the drum.

  • 3

    What’s the largest capacity I need to absorb?

    In the workshop or factory, it is ideal to have a spill kit within close proximity of spill prone areas. Our wheelie bin spill kits are a good option as they can be easily manoeuvred around the workshop floor. If you need a spill kit in a confined space, like the cab of a crane or truck, a transport spill kit in a handy carry bag is the best choice. If you need a larger spill kit that can still be carried to the site of the spill, then our ‘weatherproof’ carry bag spill kits are ideal. Whatever your need, we have spill kits to suit most applications.

Still unsure? Try our Quick Selection Guide

Liquid Type
Spill size
N.B. Absorption capacity can vary according to the viscosity of the liquid to be absorbed.
Eg: Spill Kit capacity may be halved for less viscous liquids such as diesel.
20L
40L
100L
120L
240L
400L
Larger
Fuels, oils on land
hc20
hc40
hcw100
hc120
hc240
hc400
Spill Trailer
Fuels, oils on water
hcm20
hCmw100
hcmw100
hcm120
hcm240
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Spill Trailer
fuels, oils, coolants & agriculture chemicals
GP20
HCPR20
GP40
HCPR40
GPW100
HCPR120
GP120
HCPR120
GP240
HCPR240
GP400
HCPR400
Spill Trailer
Aggressive chemicals
hzm20
hzm100
hzm100
hzm120
hzm240
hzm400
Spill Trailer
fuels, oils, coolants & agriculture chemicals
HzPR20
HzPR40
hzpr120
hzpr120
hzpr240
hzpr400
Spill Trailer
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For more advice or to discuss your particular Spill Kit requirements, please phone Ecospill on 07-3062-4504 for assistance.
Spill Kits are our specialty.