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Learn more about Absorbent Socks
Confine and absorb oil and fuel spills on the water
Absorbent booms are essential tools used to contain and absorb oil and fuel spills on water bodies, playing a critical role in environmental protection and spill response efforts. These booms are long, tubular barriers filled with highly absorbent materials designed to float on the water's surface, effectively preventing the spread of pollutants. Their robust construction allows them to withstand harsh marine conditions while efficiently trapping and soaking up hydrocarbons. Deployed rapidly in response to spills, absorbent booms encircle the affected area, creating a physical barrier that confines the spill and facilitates easier recovery. They are crucial in mitigating the environmental impact of marine oil spills, protecting shorelines, wildlife habitats, and maintaining water quality.
As you shop for absorbent booms, look for these features:
- Oil only
- Polypropylene fill
- Pre-consumer Recycled polypropylene
- Float when saturated
- Long-term outdoor use
- ANSI standards
- MIL-SPEC standards
- Load capacity
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Expert Advice
For those seeking an eco-friendlier alternative, we also offer booms filled with 98% pre-consumer recycled polypropylene filler. All of our booms can be incinerated after use to reduce waste or for fuels blending, plus they meet ANSI and MIL-SPEC standards for static decay. See also our storm drain skimmer for additional protection.
FAQs
Where can I buy booms?
Safety-Kleen offers oil-and-fuel only booms in 4/case and 8/case packages. White in color, these booms offer zinc-plated carbon steel clips and rings so they can be daisy chained together.
Do absorbent booms float when fully saturated?
Yes. PIG booms float at the water’s surface, even when saturated with oil and oil-based liquids. This makes them easier to retrieve and dispose of.
What is a storm drain skimmer?
Storm drain skimmers are devices designed to filter out debris, oil, and pollutants from stormwater before it enters drainage systems, thereby preventing contamination of natural water bodies. These skimmers play a crucial role in urban water management by improving water quality and reducing environmental impact. The PIG skimmer is designed to work with the PIG Storm Drain Filter for best performance. Shop now.
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