Safe Boating with Absorbent Pads

If you are a boater you might carry with you a hex wrench, and a prop tool in the boat. But, do you carry Absorbent pads to handle oil and fuel spills? Absorbent pads can make boating more trouble-free than you imagined, and absorbent pads will help you protect your boat and our environment.

We all know oil, fuel and other oil based products are an everyday part of every boater's trip, whether it is at sea, or to their favorite lake or river. However, when oil is allowed to spill or drip into these bodies of water, they can create a toxic environment that can kill fish, birds and other animal life. It can also create a potential fire hazard for boaters, if the spill is ignited.

To prevent these environmental hazards from damaging our waters, it is advisable that all boaters practice preventative engine maintenance and have an ample supply of oil absorbent pads.

What is an oil absorbent pad?

Oil absorbent pads are special pads that absorb oil while repelling water. Absorbent oil pads come in many sizes and are color coded. Absorbent pads' color coding makes it easy to identify and use; Gray for universal applications or white for oil-only absorbency. Oil absorbent pads are ideal for absorbing oil and fuel leaked or spilled in a boat. Oil absorbent pads can be used under and around an outboard engine or in the engine compartment of an inboard or outboard. For larger boats with a bilge, the pads should be secured in the bilge to absorb oil and fuel.

Where can I get an oil absorbent pad?

BestValueSupply carries a large supply of oil absorbent pads and socks. We have various sizes and shapes. Our absorbent pads are made of high quality materials and we offer them at low discounted prices.

Types of Oil Absorbent Pads

Absorbent Pads Oil-Only White HeavyWeight AirLaid

AirLaid Mat Pads conform to your application for unlimited flexibility in tight spaces or when wiping. Crumples, Fits or Wraps to Any Job. Resilient, bounce-back polypropylene fibers are and quot;AirLaidand quot; between two layers of tough SpunBond; ideal for tight spots and wrapping pipes or other equipment. Absorbs high volumes of liquid fast.

Absorbent Pads Oil-Only White HeavyWeight FineFiber

Oil-Only FineFiber Mat Pads repel water and quickly absorb oily spills or overspray. High Sorbency Keeps it on the Job Longer. FineFiber Oil-Only Mat is naturally water-resistant (hydrophobic). A random assembly of large-diameter MeltBlown poly fibers creates a lofty inner layer that absorbs high volumes of oil - but not water - fast. Low-profile sorbent can be used wherever you need to catch oil leaks, spills or overspray. HeavyWeight construction offers the greatest sorbency.

Oil Absorbent Pads and Rolls MeltBlown

MeltBlown Mat Pads quickly absorb oil for effective cleanup of petroleum-based spills on land or water. Fast-Wicking, Loose stacked-weave design increases surface area on spill. Mat starts wicking on contact to save time in critical situations. Works equally well on land or water - it even floats when fully saturated. Ideal for outdoor use - MeltBlown Mat provides quick, efficient cleanup to help protect the environment from contamination.

Oil Absorbent Pads Blue (oil not water) FineFiber SingleWeight

Oil-Only FineFiber Mat Pads repel water and quickly absorb oily spills or overspray. High Sorbency Keeps it on the Job Longer, FineFiber Oil-Only Mat is naturally water-resistant (hydrophobic). A random assembly of large-diameter MeltBlown poly fibers creates a lofty inner layer that absorbs high volumes of oil - but not water - fast. Low-profile sorbent can be used wherever you need to catch oil leaks, spills or overspray.

Where do I dispose of used oil absorbent pads?

Once absorbent pads are saturated with oil or fuel they are hazardous waste and cannot be thrown away in the trash. You can dispose of used oil absorbent pads by taking them to special collections areas typically found at marinas or at special waste collection centers, consult your marina and local waste disposal department for the proper location to dispose of used oil absorbent pads.

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