Choosing an Absorbent

Best Suited For
Product Code
 Core Ingredient
Pickup Capacity
(ratio by weight)
Technical Term
Absorbent Symbol
Hydrocarbons on land or water
PY
 Melt-blown polypropylene
16:1
Adsorbent
Oils - Red Circle
All liquids on land
PY (code ends with a 'W')
Surfactant treated melt-blown polypropylene
12:1
Adsorbent
All Liquids - Orange Triangle
All liquids on land, including acids or caustics
PA
 Air-laid paper tissues
10:1
Absorbent
All liquids on land, when a super absorbent is required
PP
 Proprietary blend of wood microfibers and cross linked, polyacrylic acid polymers
35:1
Absorbent
All Liquids (super absorbent) - Green Square
All liquids on land. Use as a general purpose bulk absorbent or as a floor sweeping compound
PR
 Treated, recycled wood fibers
4:1
Absorbent
Bulk Absorbent - Blue Diamond

Absorbent Products for Oils

Product Type Symbol Oils - Red Circle

Absorbent Products for All Liquids

Product Type Symbol All Liquids - Orange Triangle

Absorbent Products for All Liquids (super absorbent)

Product Type Symbol All Liquids (super absorbent) - Green Square

Bulk Absorbent Products

Product Type Symbol Bulk Absorbent - Blue Diamond