NC State Safety Moment Spill Kits Spring 2015
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Spill Kits
Contents and Uses
Spill Kit Equipment
• HDPE bucket (needed for strong corrosives)
• Mini polypropylene dustpan and broom
• Hazardous Waste Labels
• Additional PPE:• goggles• forearm-covering gloves• shoe covers
• Polypropylene bags & zip ties
Absorbents/Adsorbents
Solvents and Thiols - Activated carbon
Acid - Sodium Bicarbonate
NOTE: Do not neutralize heavy metal-containing or oxidizing acids
Base - Citric Acid
NOTE: Best b/c endothermic w/ visible endpoint
Mercury - Zinc powder or mercury sponge
Reactives - Vermiculite or Sand
General - Universal polypropylene sorbent pads
NOTE: May degrade with strong corrosives
NaHCO3
Specialized Spill Kits
Biohazard- • Agent-specific disinfectant• Biohazard waste bags
Radioactive - • Radioactive waste bags• Barrier tape• Specialized detergent such as RadCon• Wipe testing kit• Scouring powder and scrub brush
HydrofluoricAcid -
• Calcium Carbonate or specialized product such as Spilfyter’s Kolorsafe Kolor-Lock
NOTE: Conc. must be <40% to prevent fumingHF
Spill Response Prep
Evaluate Spill Kit size
Replace missing or expired contents
Verify all members know locations
Verify all members know when and how to use the kits