5 Fast-Response Options for Hazardous Liquid Containment and Cleanup

These kits can be packed into almost any response vehicle or trailer and offer solutions on-the-go

ELASTEC Creek Oil Spill Kit 

According to the company, the Creek Spill Kit is a turnkey package for rapid containment in a small waterway. It comes packed in a crate that features a convertible frame to allow easy access for loading and unloading equipment. Inside the crate users will find four 25-foot ELASTEC SuperStream containment boom, two Terra Twist anchors, four 100-foot yellow polypropylene ropes, and absorbent booms and pads. This kit pairs well with the ELASTEC 12v Mini Skimmer (not included). The all-weather cover doubles as a 200-gallon holding tank for collected product. www.elastec.com

ABASCO Response Kits & Oil Spill Cleanup Kits

Another option to have on standby for quick response to spills are the spill kits offered from ABASCO. These kits comply with Coast Guard 33 CFR, Part 155, Oil Spill Regulations. They are constructed with heavy-duty fiberglass or heavy-duty polyethylene. Buyers can choose either rectangular boxes or cylindrical containers as the housing for the kits. Inside, users will find sorbent pads, a containment boom, non-sparking shovel and bucket, Tyvek suits, rubber gloves, goggles, non-sparking hand pump, and other necessary tools. ABASCO also allows oil spill cleanup kits to be customized for specific needs. www.abasco.com 

Spilfyter HazMat Large Spill Cart 

This mobile kit from Fyter Tech offers a response to slightly larger spills. The cart utilizes hardened wheels with clearance that limits its use to indoor applications. Equipped to absorb roughly 146 gallons of hazardous liquid, the cart kit comes standard with a supply of various size HazMat socks and pillows, 200 HazMat pads, one 16-inch by 150-foot HazMat roll as well as gloves, goggles and disposal bags. The cart and contents weigh roughly 300lbs when packed. www.liquidsafety.com

DESMI Deck Spill Kit

Designed specifically for spillage on shipboard decks, docks, piers and barges, this kit from DESMI contains equipment needed to meet Oil Pollution Act regulations for shipboard deck cleanup. The compact kit is designed to be stacked for efficient storage of multiple units and contains a large range of products for cleaning up small oil spills. It includes various oil absorbents, hand tools, containers and a powerful discharge pump for offloading oil. www.desmi.com

ENPAC Modular Diverter Berm Kit 

For quick containment, a barrier can provide an excellent solution. ENPAC designed the modular diverter kit to not only contain spills, but also divert them to a desired location. The kits come with two 25-foot straight sections of berm section, four corner pieces, six sili-thane sealant cartridges, 8 ounces of vinyl cement and berm repair material. Berm material measures two inches in height. www.enpac.com



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