1. Spill Kits
Contents and Uses

2. Spill Kit Equipment HDPE bucket (needed for strong corrosives)
Polypropylene bags & zip ties
Hazardous Waste Labels
Additional PPE:
goggles
forearm-covering gloves
shoe covers
Mini polypropylene dustpan and broom

3. Absorbents/Adsorbents
General -
Universal polypropylene sorbent pads
NOTE: May degrade with strong corrosives
NaHCO3
Acid -
Sodium Bicarbonate
NOTE: Do not neutralize heavy metal-containing or oxidizing acids
Base -
Citric Acid
NOTE: Best b/c endothermic w/ visible endpoint
Solvents and Thiols -
Activated carbon
Reactives -
Vermiculite or Sand
Mercury -
Zinc powder or mercury sponge

4. 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 HF
Hydrofluoric
Acid -
Calcium Carbonate or specialized product such as Spilfyter’s Kolorsafe Kolor-Lock
NOTE: Conc. must be <40% to prevent fuming

5. 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