ABSORBENT PRODUCTS FOR SPILL MANAGEMENT:
EnviroproNZ supplies absorbent products that provide fast, effective control of oil, fuel, chemical, and general‑purpose spills. Designed for NZ workplaces, they help prevent slips, protect drains, and support HSWA/EPA emergency management requirements. Choose from our absorbent product range of pads, socks, pillows, rolls, booms, and particulates to manage everything from small drips to large‑volume spills.
Pads — Fast absorption for surface spills
Socks — Containment barriers to stop spread
Pillows — High‑volume absorption
Rolls — Bench, floor and production‑line coverage
Booms — Hydrocarbon containment on water
Particulates — Loose absorbents for uneven/outdoor surfaces
Absorbent Products Colour Coding (NZ Standard)
White Oil/Hydrocarbon — repels water; absorbs oils, fuels, and hydrocarbons.
Grey General Purpose/Universal — for general spills including oils, coolants, and water‑based liquids.
Yellow Chemical — for acids, alkalis, and unknown liquids.
Absorbent Products Used in Each Spill Kit Type
Oil/Hydrocarbon Kits — White absorbents (pads, socks, pillows, booms)
General Purpose/Universal Kits — Grey absorbents (pads, socks, pillows)
Chemical Kits — Yellow absorbents (pads, socks, pillows)
Oil/Hydrocarbon-General Purpose/Universal Kits – White and Grey absorbents (pads, socks, pillows)
Particulates Kits — Loose absorbents (peat or mineral sponge)
What’s Included in Our Absorbents Range
Our absorbents are available in multiple formats to suit different spill scenarios, including pads for quick clean‑ups, socks for containing spreading liquids, pillows for high‑capacity absorption, rolls for bench and floor coverage, floating booms for hydrocarbons on water, and particulates (peat/mineral sponge) for large or stubborn spills. All products are selected for NZ workplace conditions.
Absorbency Summary
Pads — up to 1.4L each
Socks — up to 6L (1.2mtr), up to 15L (3mtr)
Pillows — up to 9L
Booms — up to 32L (12.7cm x 3m), up to 72L (20cm x 3m)
Particulates — Variable depending on application rate
Absorbent products performance — An absorbent product performs best when matched to the liquid type, spill size, and workplace environment.
Absorbent products overview — Every absorbent product in this category is designed to support fast spill control and safer NZ workplaces.
See Worksafe NZ’s information for businesses and requirements:
https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/managing-health-and-safety/businesses/general-requirements-for-workplaces/
⭐ Frequently Asked Questions:
What’s the difference between absorbent pads, socks, pillows, peat, and mineral sponge?
Pads absorb spills directly. Socks contain and prevent spread. Pillows handle pooling liquid and persistent leaks. Peat is natural, high‑capacity, and ideal for hydrocarbons and environmental spills. Mineral sponge is a dry absorbent for hard floors and oils/chemicals.
How do I choose the right absorbent colour?
White = oil/hydrocarbons
Grey = general purpose/universal
Yellow = chemical
What’s the difference between absorbent pads, socks, pillows, peat, and mineral sponge?
Pads absorb spills directly.
Socks contain and prevent spread.
Pillows handle pooling liquid and persistent leaks.
Peat is natural, high‑capacity, and ideal for hydrocarbons and environmental spills.
Mineral sponge is a dry absorbent for hard floors and oils/chemicals.