Absorbent Pads
Absorbent pads are fast‑acting, single‑use sheets designed to quickly soak up spills and drips in workshops, factories, warehouses, and vehicle areas. They’re the first‑grab absorbent in most NZ spill kits because they’re clean, lightweight, and easy to deploy. EnviroproNZ absorbent pads are available in oil/hydrocarbon (white), general purpose/universal (grey), and chemical (yellow) to ensure safe, compliant spill management for every liquid type.
Key Features:
• High‑absorbency fibres for rapid spill control
• Low‑lint surface for clean wipe‑downs
• Durable construction for wet or dry use
• Lightweight and easy to store in spill kits
• Available in white, grey, and yellow
Liquids Handled:
• Oil‑Only (White): Fuels, oils, hydrocarbons — repels water and floats
• Universal (Grey): Oils, fuels, coolants, lubricants, water, non‑corrosive liquids, general workshop spills
• Chemical (Yellow): Acids, alkalis, corrosives, unknown chemical spills
• For reactive chemicals, neutralise first before using pads
Dimensions: 40cm x 50cm. Material: 100% Polypropylene.
Compliance Note:
Absorbent pads support HSWA and EPA requirements by helping workplaces contain and manage spill safely and effectively.
See WorkSafe NZ’s guidance on managing risks:
https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/managing-health-and-safety/managing-risks/
Absorbent Pads - Oil/Hydrocarbon
Oil/Hydrocarbon SKU:CPAD001 single pad sold in lots of 10 and SKU:CPAD100 in a pack of 100
Absorbent Pads - General Purpose/Universal
General Purpose/Universal SKU:CPAD002 single pad sold in lots of 10 SKU:CPAD200 in a pack of 100
Absorbent Pads - Chemical
Chemical SKU:CPAD003 single pad sold in lots of 10 SKU: CPAD300 in a pack of 100
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can absorbent pads be used on chemical spills?
Only yellow chemical pads should be used on corrosives or unknown liquids. However, do check the SDS for the liquid as the spill may need to be neutralised first. Grey pads are not suitable for acids or alkalis.
Do pads absorb oil on water?
Yes — white oil‑only pads float and absorb hydrocarbons while repelling water.
How many pads do I need for a spill?
Small spills may need 1–3 pads. Larger spills may require pillows or socks as well.
Are absorbent pads reusable?
No — pads are single‑use and should be disposed of according to the liquid absorbed.
How should used pads be disposed of?
Follow the SDS for the liquid absorbed. Hydrocarbon‑soaked pads = oily waste. Chemical‑soaked pads = hazardous waste.
Do pads expire?
Pads don’t have a strict expiry date, but they should be stored in a dry, protected area to maintain performance.
Related Spill Response Categories:
• Oil/Hydrocarbon Spill Kits — Kits designed for fuels, oils and hydrocarbons
• General Purpose / Universal Spill Kits — Kits for mixed, non‑aggressive liquids
• Chemical Spill Kits — Kits for aggressive and hazardous chemical spills
• Oil/Hydrocarbon–General Purpose / Universal Spill Kits — Kits covering both oils and general liquids
• Absorbent Products — Pads, socks, pillows, rolls, booms and particulate absorbents
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DG Storage Cabinets — Approved flammable, toxic, oxidisers, aerosol and corrosive storage
Eyewash Solutions — Saline and buffer solutions for emergency eye flushing
Site Safety & Signage — Warning/danger/prohibited signs, DG signs and labels, Spill kit location signs, cones and retractable bars
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