A Spill Sock is a type of absorbent which is utilized primarily for diking and molding around spills. What exactly does a spill sock do? It soaks up the liquid and locks it away, keeping it safely inside the sock. In essence it contains a spill by 
isolating it from spreading over your entire shop floor. Also, a Spill Sock can easily fit between machines and around floor spills to keep them from leaking out into other areas of the shop or factory. Did you know most common spills are ink and chemical in labs and production environments? Now you do.
Types of Spill Socks: •
- General Purpose/Universal- For everyday use – quickly soaks up spills.
- Hazmat- extremely effective at absorbing harsh chemicals quickly. Soaks up Chemicals such as: hydrofluoric, sulfuric, nitric, phosphoric, hydrochloric acids and other harsh chemicals; provides superior performance without degradation.
- Oil absorbent- Repels water while soaking up the oil. Used to soak up diesel and crude oil & gasoline. Also great for removing oil from vats & troughs.
- Green Socks- Earth Friendly socks that are made from post-consumer recycled newsprint and cellulose material. Perfect for Soaking up hydrocarbons, water or petroleum based liquids.
- Corn Cob- Economical & mold easily into tights or awkward areas.
To ensure safety, prevent spills by first keeping socks around machines, pipes & waste streams. If a spill occurs, alert authorized personnel and contain the spill. If a chemical is spilled, always read the MSDS and follow any specific 
directions. Once the spill is cleaned up be sure to place warning signs so there are not any falls as the area may still be slippery.
By incorporating Spill Socks into your facility’s spill cleanup system, you will discover an easy and versatile way to sock it to your spills!
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