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Hazchem Spill Kits
Hazchem spill kits are designed to contain and clean up spills involving acids, alkalis and other hazardous chemicals. Available in sizes from 40L to 240L, these chemical spill kits include specialised absorbents and protective gloves for chemical spill response. Suitable for laboratories, manufacturing facilities and chemical storage areas, the range includes portable kits, larger wheelie bins and refill options to complement chemical storage cabinets.
Hazchem Spill Kits for Acids, Alkalis and Aggressive Chemicals
With aggressive chemicals, the absorbent itself has to survive contact. General purpose and oil grade pads are not made for acids and alkalis, and using them on a corrosive product can break down the absorbent, release what it has taken up, or generate heat. Hazchem absorbents are manufactured to hold those products, which is why a chemical spill kit is a different specification rather than a larger version of the same thing.
PPE is the second consideration. The kits include elbow-length PVC gloves, and depending on the chemicals held, responders may need additional protection such as eye and face protection. The safety data sheet sets out what is required, which makes it part of the response rather than an afterthought. Kits should sit near the storage area so the SDS, the kit and the spill are never far apart.
Sizing follows the same logic as the rest of the range, driven by the largest credible release rather than the total volume held. The 40L kit covers a single decanting point or a small store. The 80L and 120L kits suit a bunded chemical store or a laboratory. The 240L kit in a labelled wheelie bin is the specification for bulk storage and drum compounds, and refill kits for the 80L, 120L and 240L restore the contents after use without replacing the bag or bin. Check that the absorbents in any kit suit the specific chemicals you hold, since hazchem grades vary by manufacturer.
Hazchem Spill Kits FAQs
What is a hazchem spill kit?
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What is the difference between a chemical spill kit and a general purpose one?
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What chemicals can a hazchem kit be used on?
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What size chemical spill kit do I need?
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Do I need a safety data sheet before responding?
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Can one hazchem kit cover all chemicals on site?
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Can a hazchem spill kit be refilled?
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What PPE comes with a hazchem kit?
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Do I need a hazchem kit if I already have a general purpose kit?
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How are used hazchem absorbents disposed of?
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Can hazchem absorbents be used on oil?
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Should hazchem kits be stored differently from other kits?
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