65 Gallon Hazmat Spill Kit | Chemical & Hazardous Spill Control

Product Overview

The 65 Gallon Hazmat Spill Kit is a high-capacity emergency response kit designed for acids, bases, caustics, unknown chemicals, and other aggressive hazardous liquids. Bright yellow chemical absorbents provide immediate visual identification, while the large overpack drum keeps a complete response system staged and ready for use.

With up to 63 gallons of total absorption capacity, this kit is built for chemical plants, laboratories, manufacturing facilities, hazardous-material handling areas, and emergency response teams that need substantially more capacity than a portable or 20-gallon kit.

At a Glance

Why Choose a 65 Gallon Hazmat Spill Kit?

• Chemical-specific response: Hazmat absorbents are intended for aggressive liquids including acids, bases, caustics, and unknown chemicals.
• 63-gallon absorption capacity: Provides substantially more response capacity for medium-to-large spill events.
• High-visibility yellow: Makes chemical-response absorbents easy to identify during an emergency.
• Complete response system: Pads, socks, pillows, PPE, disposal bags, and an Emergency Response Guidebook are staged together in one container.
• Contain + absorb: Long absorbent socks help surround and contain a spill while pads and pillows provide high-surface-area and bulk absorption.
• Protective overpack: Heavy-duty 65-gallon overpack keeps response materials organized and protected until needed.

Kit Contents

• 100 – 15" × 18" Hazmat Absorbent Pads
• 7 – 3" × 12' Hazmat Absorbent Socks
• 7 – 18" × 18" Hazmat Absorbent Pillows
• 5 – Disposal Bags with Ties
• 1 – Pair Safety Goggles
• 1 – Pair Nitrile Gloves
• 1 – Emergency Response Guidebook
• 1 – 65 Gallon UN-Rated Overpack Drum with Screw-Top Lid

Specifications

Typical Applications

• Chemical manufacturing and processing facilities
• Laboratories and research facilities
• Hazardous-material storage and transfer areas
• Battery manufacturing and maintenance operations
• Industrial maintenance and EHS response stations
• Warehouses storing aggressive or unknown liquids
• Emergency and hazmat response teams

How to Use

1. Assess the hazard: Identify the spilled material when possible and consult the applicable SDS before approaching the spill.
2. Use appropriate PPE: Select PPE based on the chemical and site-specific hazards. The included gloves and goggles may not be sufficient for every chemical exposure.
3. Contain the spill: Position hazmat socks around the perimeter to help stop migration and protect drains or adjacent work areas.
4. Absorb the liquid: Apply pads across shallow areas and use pillows for pooled liquid or higher-volume sections.
5. Collect used materials: Place saturated absorbents into the supplied disposal bags or an appropriate compatible waste container.
6. Dispose properly: Manage used absorbents according to the hazards of the liquid absorbed and all applicable facility, local, state, and federal requirements.

Choose the Right Spill Kit

Not sure which absorbent type you need? Use Universal for routine non-aggressive maintenance fluids, Oil-Only when hydrocarbons must be absorbed while repelling water, and Hazmat when responding to aggressive or unknown chemicals. Always verify chemical compatibility and required PPE before response.

Good to Know

The 65-gallon format is best suited to fixed spill-response stations where substantially more absorbent capacity is required. For smaller chemical-response needs in vehicles, laboratories, or maintenance areas, consider the Hazmat Compact Spill Kit or 20 Gallon Hazmat Spill Kit.

For petroleum-based spills where water repellency is important, choose the 65 Gallon Oil-Only Spill Kit. For oils, coolants, water, and other non-aggressive liquids, choose the 65 Gallon Universal Spill Kit.

Questions & Answers

Q: What types of spills is this kit designed for?
A: The Hazmat configuration is intended for aggressive and hazardous liquids such as acids, bases, caustics, and unknown chemicals. Always check the chemical's SDS and verify compatibility before use.

Q: How much liquid can the kit absorb?
A: The included hazmat absorbents provide up to 63 gallons of total absorption capacity.

Q: What is the difference between Hazmat and Universal absorbents?
A: Universal absorbents are intended primarily for oils, coolants, water, and other non-aggressive maintenance fluids. Hazmat absorbents are designed for aggressive or unknown chemical liquids and use high-visibility yellow material for easy identification.

Q: Does the kit include PPE?
A: Yes. The kit includes one pair of nitrile gloves and one pair of safety goggles. Additional chemical-specific PPE may be required depending on the spilled material and its SDS.

Q: What are the socks, pads, and pillows used for?
A: Socks help surround and contain spreading liquid, pads absorb shallow spills and residual liquid, and pillows provide higher-capacity absorption for pooled areas.

Q: Can the overpack drum be used for waste after a spill?
A: The drum provides a heavy-duty overpack container, but suitability for transporting or disposing of contaminated absorbents depends on the material absorbed, packaging requirements, and applicable regulations. Confirm requirements before using the drum for waste shipment or disposal.

Q: Where should a 65 gallon spill kit be staged?
A: Position it near higher-risk chemical storage, transfer, processing, loading, or maintenance areas where it remains visible and quickly accessible without placing personnel in the likely spill path.

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