K-Sorb Hydrophobic Absorbent
$19.95 +GST
Australian-supplied K-Sorb hydrophobic absorbent engineered from a water-repelling particulate structure for selective oil and fuel recovery in wet outdoor environments. Actively repels water while rapidly absorbing petrol, diesel, hydraulic fluids, and solvents, floating indefinitely on water surfaces for easy skimming across ponds, sumps, and stormwater drains.
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Stop Non-Compliance Penalties with K-Sorb Hydrophobic Absorbent
Deploying K-Sorb Hydrophobic Absorbent is engineered to eliminate non-compliance penalties on site by providing selective hydrocarbon recovery on wet ground, settling ponds, and outdoor hardstands. Uncontained oil sheens and diesel spills washing into stormwater drains create severe EPA environmental violation notices, heavy water pollution fines, and costly site cleanup bills.
Why Choose This K-Sorb Hydrophobic Absorbent?
- Selective Hydrocarbon Absorption: Wicks up fuels, oils, diesel, and solvents while completely repelling water, maximizing absorption capacity without soaking up useless water weight.
- Floats Indefinitely: Remains buoyant on water surfaces even when fully saturated with oil, making recovery off ponds, sumps, and open drains fast and simple.
- Lightweight & Low Dust: Formulated for easy handling and dispersal in windy outdoor locations, minimizing airborne dust during emergency spill recovery.
- Non-Toxic & Environmentally Safe: Natural organic formulation safe for operators, machinery, and sensitive aquatic ecosystems when managing fuel leaks.
- High Absorbent Yield: Delivers high volumetric absorption capacity per kilogram, significantly lowering landfill waste volume and disposal processing costs.
K-Sorb Hydrophobic Absorbent Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Hydrophobic Loose Particulate / Water-Repelling Sweep
- Material Structure: Natural Organic Water-Repelling Fibers
- Absorbent Type: Oil & Fuel / Hydrocarbons Only (Repels Water)
- Buoyancy: Floats Indefinitely On Water
- Dust Level: Low-Dust Outdoor Formula
- Surface Compatibility: Water Surfaces, Interceptor Pits, Wet Hardstand, and Pavements
- Origin: Australian Supplied
Restocking Your Workshop Spill Response Supplies?
Need to replenish your 120L or 240L oil & fuel spill kits, outfit marine docks, or reorder civil depot supplies? Pair this buoyant particulate absorbent with our oil-only booms, hydrophobic pads, and contaminated waste bags for complete outdoor spill readiness. Order online today for rapid site dispatch, or contact our team to discuss bulk depot supply.
Recommended Applications
Deploying K-Sorb Hydrophobic Absorbent provides versatile hazard control across industrial facilities:
- Mining sites, heavy equipment washdown bays, and machinery maintenance pads
- Civil construction sites, roadwork projects, and outdoor fuel transfer bays
- Stormwater drain protection, interceptor pits, and runoff settlement ponds
- Marinas, shipyards, boat maintenance facilities, and fueling docks
- Industrial facilities handling oils in rain-exposed outdoor storage areas
WHS & Workplace Safety Compliance
Deploying Australian-supplied water-repelling particulate absorbents satisfies primary risk control obligations under Safe Work Australia guidelines (WHS Section 357) and demonstrates proactive due diligence under EPA General Environmental Duty mandates to prevent oil runoff into aquatic waterways.
Protect Your Crew & Business Today
Inaction is your largest operational risk. Secure your site compliance with a certified spill solution—save to your Wishlist for approval, or order online safely today and let our team handle the rest straight to your door.
| Weight | 5.0 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 56.0 × 42.0 × 32.0 cm |
Certificate of Compliance
| Product: | K-Sorb Hydrophobic Absorbent |
| SKU: | ES-A-KS-5 |
| Category: | Spill Control & Containment |
| Specification: | Industrial Grade Absorbent Material |
This certificate confirms that the spill control and absorbent product identified above is manufactured to meet rigorous quality standards for liquid absorption, retention, and environmental protection. Compliance is verified through material composition testing, uptake rate validation, and adherence to safe environmental storage and handling practices under AS 1940 and WHS requirements. Spillmaster maintains strict quality records to support workplace safety and environmental compliance audits.
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Emergency Spill Response: The 5 C’s Guide
- CONTROL the Source & Risk: Ensure appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is donned before approaching any hazardous release. If safe to do so, immediately mitigate the source by closing valves, uprighting damaged containers, or applying emergency plugging to stop further flow.
- CONTAIN the Spread: Deploy appropriate containment barriers, socks, or bunding around the perimeter of the spill to prevent fluid migration. Prioritise blocking access to stormwater drains, unsealed ground, and pedestrian thoroughfares.
- COMMUNICATE the Hazard: Alert nearby personnel, restrict site access around the affected zone, and notify your WHS supervisor or site emergency warden in accordance with facility safety protocols.
- CLEAN UP the Liquid: Apply matching loose absorbents, pads, or pillows directly onto the pooled liquid to capture, bind, and neutralize residues. Safely sweep up saturated materials and transfer all contaminated waste into certified disposal bags for secure handling.
- CHECK & Restock: Inspect the area thoroughly to ensure no residual hazards or slip risks remain. Seal and dispose of waste in compliance with local environmental regulations, and immediately restock equipment to maintain full operational readiness.
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