Floor Sweeping Compounds
Sprinkle these compounds over floors before sweeping to absorb dirt and dust.
Petroleum-based compounds contain wood fiber and oil. They absorb dirt and dust more effectively than water- and wax-based compounds. Compounds in the 100-lb. box and 300-lb. drum contain sand, which is mildly abrasive to help clean. Compounds in the 150-lb. drum are nonabrasive and leave a shine on finished floors.
Water-based compounds contain wood fiber with water and sand. They are mildly abrasive to help clean. Often used in food-processing environments, they don’t leave a residue.
Wax-based compounds contain wood fiber and wax. They absorb dirt and dust more effectively than water-based compounds. They are also nonabrasive and leave the brightest shine on finished floors.
Compounds that cannot be sold to the regions listed are restricted by local chemical regulations.
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| Type | Net Weight, lbs. | Form | Harshness | Color | For Use On | For Removing | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
Petroleum Base | |||||||||
| Box | 100 | Granule | Mild | Red | Aluminum, Asphalt, Concrete, Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Wood | Dirt, Dust | MN | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Drum | 150 | Granule | Mild | Red | Aluminum, Asphalt, Ceramic, Concrete, Galvanized Steel, Linoleum, Painted Surfaces, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel, Waxed Floors, Wood | Dirt, Dust | MN | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Drum | 300 | Granule | Mild | Red | Aluminum, Asphalt, Concrete, Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Wood | Dirt, Dust | MN | 00000000 | 000000 |
Water Base | |||||||||
| Drum | 300 | Granule | Harsh | Green | Aluminum, Asphalt, Ceramic, Concrete, Galvanized Steel, Linoleum, Painted Surfaces, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel, Waxed Floors, Wood | Dirt, Dust | __ | 00000000 | 000000 |
Wax Base | |||||||||
| Box | 45 | Granule | Mild | Red | Aluminum, Asphalt, Ceramic, Concrete, Galvanized Steel, Linoleum, Painted Surfaces, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel, Waxed Floors, Wood | Dirt, Dust | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| Box | 85 | Granule | Mild | Red | Aluminum, Asphalt, Ceramic, Concrete, Galvanized Steel, Linoleum, Painted Surfaces, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel, Waxed Floors, Wood | Dirt, Dust | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
| Drum | 250 | Granule | Mild | Red | Aluminum, Asphalt, Ceramic, Concrete, Galvanized Steel, Linoleum, Painted Surfaces, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel, Waxed Floors, Wood | Dirt, Dust | __ | 00000000 | 000000 |
Easy-Cleanup Granular Sorbents
Made of a blended compound, these sorbents completely absorb most liquids for easy cleanup. The used, saturated sorbent can easily be separated from the unused sorbent using a sifting screen (sold separately) so there's no wasted product. Note: Not for use with hydrofluoric acid.
Granular Sorbents for Flammable Liquids
Safely clean up fuel and other flammable liquids with these fire-retardant sorbents. Unlike clay and corn cob, these mineral-based sorbents trap vapors and reduce the risk that a spill will ignite.
Super-Absorbent Granular Sorbents
These sorbents quickly absorb more liquids than other granular sorbents. Pour them over chemical, oil, and water spills and then sweep them away for easy cleanups. You can use them on uneven surfaces and in cracks and crevices where pad or roll sorbents wouldn't fit, such as on roads and parking lots.
Made of recycled paper fibers, paper sorbents are an economical alternative to corn-cob sorbents. They should not be used with aggressive liquids, such as hydrochloric acid.
Corn-cob sorbents absorb liquids faster than paper sorbents and are biodegradable. They should not be used with aggressive liquids, such as hydrochloric acid.
Sorbents that cannot be sold to Canada do not meet import regulations.
Granular Sorbents
Pour over contained spills to absorb and clean up.
Clay sorbents reduce slipping and won't break down, cake, or mat under heavy traffic. They are low-dust and nonflammable. Sorbent in the 20-lb. pail has smaller granules than the sorbent in the bag, offering higher absorbency per pound.
Vermiculite sorbents are lightweight and can also be used as insulation, filling, chemical packaging, or packing material for fragile items. They resist heat and fire. Grade #3 is similar in size to a grain of rice. Grade #4 is similar to a grain of sand.
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| For Use With | Size, cu. ft. | Net Weight, lbs. | Type | Spill Cap., gal. | Color | Vermiculite Grade | 1-9 | 10-Up | |
Clay | |||||||||
| Chemicals, Oil, Water | __ | 20 | Pail | 4 | Gray | __ | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 |
| Chemicals, Oil, Water | __ | 42 | Bag | 4 | Gray | __ | 000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
Vermiculite | |||||||||
| Chemicals, Oil, Water | 4 | __ | Bag | 20 | Brown | 3 | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
| Chemicals, Oil, Water | 4 | __ | Bag | 20 | Brown | 4 | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
Slip-Resistant Granular Sorbents
This dust-free, powder-like blend of minerals provides traction on slippery surfaces. Note: Not for use with hydrofluoric acid.
Deodorizing Granular Sorbents
Neutralize unpleasant odors while cleaning up spilled liquids. Note: Not for use with aggressive or flammable liquids, such as hydrofluoric acid.
Food Industry Granular Sorbents
These granular sorbents are NSF registered J1, so they’re safe for use in your food processing plant. Spread them over spills to absorb liquids and prevent people from slipping. They work on a broad range of chemicals, coolant, and paint. Do not use with hydrofluoric acid.
Diatomaceous earth sorbents are not for use with harsh chemicals, such as hydrochloric acid.
Harsh Chemical Neutralizing Granular Sorbents
Sop up hydrofluoric acid, solvent, and formaldehyde spills with these granular sorbents. They safely absorb and neutralize chemical spills in a single step.
Solvent sorbents lock in cleaners, thinners, and fuels such as toluene, mineral spirits, acetone, and methyl ethyl ketone (MEK). Unlike other sorbents, they capture harmful vapors and elevate the flash point of the spill to 140° F to reduce flammability.
Formaldehyde sorbents soak up formaldehyde and other aldehyde solutions. They also suppress their hazardous vapors.
Acid and Base Neutralizing Granular Sorbents
Neutralize and absorb corrosive liquids in a single step. These mineral-based sorbents spread over spills to quickly lock in and neutralize acids or bases.
Use sorbents for acids on spills such as battery or hydrochloric acid. Not for use with hydrofluoric acid.
Use sorbents for bases on spills such as sodium hydroxide or ammonia solutions.
The jar includes a shaker top to sprinkle granules over small spills.
The sorbent made of perlite will change color when acid or base neutralization is complete.