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Chemical Guide
When dealing with chemical spills, selecting the appropriate sorbent is crucial for effective cleanup. This chemical guide lists chemicals along with the appropriate sorbent. In general, for oil-based chemicals, white sorbents are ideal due to their hydrophobic properties. For a variety of spills including chemicals and water-based liquids, grey (or yellow) sorbents provide versatile universal / non-selective absorption. For more information, including pros, cons, and benefits of each type, read our detailed comparison in our blog post, White Sorbents vs. Grey Sorbents.
Chemical / Liquid | Oil Only Polypropylene (White) | Universal Polypropylene (Grey or Yellow) |
|---|---|---|
Acetic Acid |
| x |
Acetic Anhydride |
| x |
Acetone | x | x |
Acetyl Chloride |
| x |
Acrolein | x | x |
Acrylic Acid |
| x |
Acrylic Emulsions |
| x |
Acrylonitrile |
| x |
Allyl Alcohol |
| x |
Aminobenzoic Acid |
| x |
Ammonia (Anhydrous) | x | x |
Ammonium Hydroxide | x | x |
Amyl Acetate | x | x |
Amyl Alcohol |
| x |
Aniline |
| x |
Aqua Regia |
| x |
Aviation Fuel | x | x |
Benzene | x | x |
Benzoic Acid |
| x |
Benzonitrile |
| x |
Benzoyl Chloride |
| x |
Benzyl Alcohol |
| x |
Boric Acid |
| x |
Brake Fluid | x | x |
Bromine |
| x |
Butyl Acetate | x | x |
Butyric Acid | x | x |
Butylamine |
| x |
Calcium Hydroxide |
| x |
Carbolic Acid |
| x |
Carbon Disulfide |
| x |
Carbon Tetrachloride | x | x |
Castor Oil | x | x |
Chlorine Water |
| x |
Chloroacetic Acid |
| x |
Chlorobenzene |
| x |
Chloroform | x | x |
Chlorosulfonic Acid |
| X |
Chromic Acid (50%) |
| X |
Citric Acid |
| x |
Clorox (Full Strength Bleach) |
| x |
Corn Oil | x | x |
Cottonseed Oil | x | x |
Cresol | x | x |
Cyclohexane | x | x |
Detergents |
| x |
Dichlorobenzene | x | x |
Diethyl Ether | x | x |
Diethylamine | x | x |
Dinitrobenezene | x | x |
Dioxan |
| X |
Disooctyl Phthalate | x | X |
Ether | x | X |
Ethyl Acetate | x | X |
Ethyl Alcohol | x | x |
Ethyl Benzene | x | x |
Ethyl Chloride | x | x |
Ethyl Ether | x | x |
Ethyl Propionate | x | x |
Ethylene Glycol |
| x |
Formaldehyde |
| x |
Formic Acid |
| x |
Fuel Oil | x | x |
Gasoline | x | x |
Gearbox Oil | x | x |
Glacial Acetic Acid |
| x |
Glycerol |
| x |
Heptane | x | x |
Hexane | x | x |
Hydrazine |
| x |
Hydrochloric Acid |
| x |
Hydrofluoric Acid |
| x |
Hydrogen Cyanide | x | X |
Hydrogen Peroxide |
| x |
Isobutyl Alcohol | x | x |
Isobutyric Acid | x | x |
Isopropyl Acetate | x | x |
Isopropyl Alcohol | x | x |
Kerosene | x | x |
Keytones | x | x |
Linseed Oil | x | x |
Lubricating Oil | x | x |
Methyl Chloride | x | x |
Methyl Ether | x | x |
Methyl Ethyl Ketone | x | x |
Methyl Propionate | x | x |
Mineral Oil | x | x |
Motor Oil | x | x |
Naphthalene | x | x |
Nitric Acid |
| x |
Nitrobenzene |
| x |
Nitrobenzoic Acid |
| x |
Nitrotoluene | x | x |
Octane | x | x |
Oleic Acid | x | x |
Olive Oil | x | x |
Paraffin | x | x |
Perchloroethylene | x | x |
Petroleum Ether | x | x |
Phenol |
| x |
Phosphoric Acid |
| x |
Plating Solutions |
| x |
Potassium Hydroxide |
| x |