Absorbent Particulates
Absorbent particulates are loose, free‑flowing materials designed to quickly soak up spills on floors, uneven surfaces, and outdoor areas. They are ideal for workshops, fuel stations, mechanical bays, and anywhere liquid needs to be absorbed and swept away.
Key Features:
• Fast‑acting loose absorbents for indoor and outdoor spills • Ideal for uneven surfaces, driveways, forecourts, and workshop floors • Easy to apply, absorb, and sweep away • Includes mineral, organic, and specialty absorbents • Suitable for oils, fuels, coolants, chemicals, and body fluids (product‑dependent) • Essential for spill kits in industrial and commercial workplaces
Product Types:
Mineral Sponge
• Natural volcanic mineral with high absorbency • Low dust, lightweight, and easy to sweep • Suitable for oils, fuels, coolants, and water‑based liquids
Absorbent Peat
• Hydrophobic organic fibre • Absorbs hydrocarbons only • Floats on water — ideal for environmental protection
SpillFix (Coconut Coir)
• Premium organic absorbent made from coconut husk • Extremely fast absorption with very low dust • Suitable for oils, fuels, coolants, paints, and water‑based liquids • Lightweight and environmentally friendly
Soda Ash (Acid Neutraliser)
• Neutralises acidic spills before clean‑up • Suitable for battery acid, chemical acids, and corrosive liquids • Must be applied before absorbents when dealing with reactive acids
Uni‑Safe Absorbent Powder
• General‑purpose absorbent powder • Suitable for oils, fuels, coolants, and non‑corrosive liquids • Ideal for workshops, warehouses, and mechanical areas
Body Fluid Powder
• Designed for vomit, blood, urine, and other biohazard spills • Absorbs and gels liquids for safe, hygienic clean‑up • Suitable for schools, healthcare, hospitality, and public areas
Liquids Handled:
• Mineral Sponge : Oils, fuels, coolants, water‑based liquids • Absorbent Peat: Hydrocarbons only — floats and repels water •SpillFix (Coconut Coir): Oils, fuels, coolants, paints, detergents, water‑based liquids • Soda Ash: Neutralises acidic spills before clean‑up • Uni‑Safe Absorbent Powder: Oils, fuels, coolants, non‑corrosive liquids • Body Fluid Powder: Vomit, blood, urine, and other biohazard spills • For strong acids or alkalis, neutralise first before applying absorbents
Compliance Note:
Absorbent particulates support HSWA and EPA requirements by helping workplaces contain and manage spills safely and effectively.
See WorkSafe NZ’s guidance on Health and Safety for workers:
https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/managing-health-and-safety/workers/
Absorbent Particulates - Peat
Peat SKU 10L-:CPEAT001 16.5L-:CPEAT002 50L-: CPEAT003 and 100L -:100LPeat
Peat comes in 10L, 16.5L, 50L, and 100L bags.
Absorbent Particulates - Mineral Sponge
Mineral Sponge SKU 14L -:CMIN003 and 22L -: CMIN001
Mineral Sponge comes in 14L and 22L bags
Absorbent Particulates - Soda Ash
Soda Ash SKU 2L-:CSOA001 5L-:SODA5L 20L-:CHEMAGGSA
Soda Ash comes in 2L, 5L pails and 20L buckets
SpillFix SKU 15L-:SPLL02 50L-:SPILL01
Spillfix comes in 15L and 50L bags
Uni-Safe 1000ml Bottle SKU-: Uni-Safe1000ml
Uni-Safe comes in a 1000ml Bottle
Body Fluid Powder SKU: BDYFLU2L
Body Fluid Powder comes in 2L buckets.
Frequently Asked Questions
• What are absorbent particulates used for? Absorbent particulates are used to soak up spills on floors, uneven surfaces, driveways, forecourts, and workshop areas. They are ideal for spills that need to be absorbed and swept away.
• What is the difference between mineral sponge, and peat? Mineral sponge is high‑absorbency and low dust, and peat absorbs hydrocarbons only.
• When should I use SpillFix instead of mineral sponge? Use SpillFix when you want a fast‑acting, lightweight, low‑dust absorbent suitable for oils, fuels, coolants, paints, and water‑based liquids.
• When do I need Soda Ash? Soda Ash is used to neutralise acidic spills (e.g., battery acid) before applying absorbents. It is a neutraliser, not an absorbent.
• What is Body Fluid Powder used for? Body Fluid Powder is designed for vomit, blood, urine, and other biohazard spills. It gels liquids for safe, hygienic clean‑up.
• Are all particulates suitable for chemical spills? No. Only Soda Ash neutralises acids, and Uni‑Safe handles non‑corrosive liquids. Always check the SDS before applying absorbents to chemicals.
• Can particulates be used outdoors? Yes — mineral sponge, and SpillFix are suitable for outdoor surfaces such as asphalt, concrete, and driveways.
• Do particulates meet NZ compliance requirements? Yes. Absorbent particulates support HSWA and EPA requirements by helping workplaces contain and manage spills safely and effectively.
Related Spill Response Categories:
• Oil/Hydrocarbon Spill Kits — Kits designed for fuels, oils and hydrocarbons
• General Purpose / Universal Spill Kits — Kits for mixed, non‑aggressive liquids
• Chemical Spill Kits — Kits for aggressive and hazardous chemical spills
• Oil/Hydrocarbon–General Purpose / Universal Spill Kits — Kits covering both oils and general liquids
• Absorbent Products — Pads, socks, pillows, rolls, booms and particulate absorbents
Drain Protection — Drain mats, drain guards, and drain protectors
PPE for Spill Response — Gloves, glasses/goggles, disposable aprons and coveralls, P2 masks and respiratory protection
Secondary Containment — Spill decks, spill pallets, drive-over bunding, drum containment, and IBC solutions
DG Storage Cabinets — Approved flammable, toxic, oxidisers, aerosol and corrosive storage
Eyewash Solutions — Saline and buffer solutions for emergency eye flushing
Site Safety & Signage — Warning/danger/prohibited signs, DG signs and labels, Spill kit location signs, cones and retractable bars
Product Accessories — Clinical wipes, Spill kit bin lid covers, Non-Sparking shovels and more