High-Capacity & Medium-Capacity Sorbents
3M offers both high and medium levels of absorption capacity to give you the freedom to choose which is right for your application.
High Capacity Sorbents
When you need the most economical and efficient sorbent design, reach for high-capacity sorbents from 3M. They quickly absorb and hold spilled liquids for fast and efficient cleanup. Added scrim helps improve product strength. High capacity sorbents contain at least 25 per cent recycled content by weight.
Traditional Sorbents
Proven for decades, 3M’s original low-profile design offers medium to high absorbent capacity, depending on your needs.
Medium Capacity Sorbents
When cleaning up lower volume spills and containing everyday drips and small leaks, medium capacity absorbents are a great choice. They are designed to help you maintain a clean and safe working environment and are available in a variety of convenient formats. Added scrim helps improve product strength. Medium capacity sorbents contain at least 50 per cent recycled content by weight.
Type of 3M Sorbents
3M™ Oil & Petroleum Sorbents
- For control and clean-up of petroleum-based fluids
- Repels water and floats
- For use on land or water
3M™ Chemical Sorbents
- For the control and clean-up of most hazardous liquids
- Resists reactions with the most hazardous chemicals, including acids
- Also absorbs petroleum-based and aqueous-based solutions
3M™ Maintenance Sorbents
- For control and clean-up of non-aggressive liquids
- Helps maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Absorbs petroleum-based liquids as well as aqueous-based liquids
3M Oil & Petroleum Sorbents
3M™ Petroleum Sorbents are hydrophobic, repel water and are ideal for absorbing oil. They can be used in or outside the plant and quickly absorb petroleum-based fluids from places where water is present. Made from inert, synthetic fibres, these sorbents are available in a wide range of formats to enhance spill management and maximize pollution control. They recover oil, not water, so 90 per cent of the absorbed oil can be wrung out and reclaimed. These sorbents are lightweight, dust-free and extremely absorbent to minimize both cost and waste disposal.
3M™ Oil & Petroleum Sorbent Pads and Rolls
These pads and rolls absorb hydrocarbon-based liquids and repel aqueous‑based liquids.
Reusable, conveniently-sized pads are perfect for cleaning up small oil or petroleum spills and wiping contaminated areas. They may also be used on work surfaces in anticipation of a spill.
The roll product offers the versatility to cut-for-use in small areas or lay full size on open waters, shorelines or discharge streams. Ideal for lining drawers, covering work benches or protecting areas from overspray. Can be wrung out and reused many times.
3M™ Oil & Petroleum Folded Sorbents
Enjoy four sorbents in one with this versatile, folded product that absorbs hydrocarbon-based liquids and repels aqueous-based liquids to help you recover oil, not water. Use as a boom, pillow, pad or roll. Perforations every 16 inches allow you to select the length you need. Each handy dispenser shows suggestions for sorbent use.
3M™ Oil & Petroleum Sorbent Booms
These sorbent booms are used to stop the spread of liquids and are the first line of spill containment. Unlike non-sorbent-containment booms, ours absorb oil as they help contain it. Booms can be linked together by built-in connectors to deploy over large areas. UV-resistant, they will not deteriorate or disintegrate. Designed for long-term use in ditches, streams, rivers, lakes, docks and piers.
Double booms feature a unique, double-cylinder design to maximize absorption and minimize the escape of oil traces in flowing water. Constructed to be more rigid for easier handling and to make it easier to turn them over for maximum saturation.
3M™ Oil & Petroleum Sorbent Mini-Booms
Mini-booms quickly prevent leaks and spills from spreading to adjacent areas. They’re ideal for placement around equipment to prevent damage. Scrim on the outside contains the particulate sorbent material and identifies its use. Available in three lengths.
3M™ Oil & Petroleum Sorbent Pillows
These open mesh bags are designed with a scrim that encases particulate sorbent. Excellent for handling large quantities of light oil in confined spaces, they are UV-resistant and will not deteriorate or sink.
3M Chemical Sorbents
3M™ Chemical Sorbents are the ideal solution for hazardous spill control. Available in a wide range of formats, including spill kits, they are suitable for absorbing chemical liquids — even aggressive acids and alkalis. These hard-working sorbents are convenient and rapid to deploy, a major consideration in an emergency. Keep them on hand near areas where chemical spills are a potential risk.
3M™ Chemical Sorbent Pads and Rolls
Reusable, conveniently-sized pads resist reactions with most hazardous chemicals and will absorb petroleum-based fluids, non-aggressive chemicals and aqueous‑based solutions. They are perfect for cleaning up small spills and wiping contaminated areas. Pads may also be used on work surfaces in anticipation of a spill and are conveniently sized and packaged in a dispenser box.
The most economical way to purchase sorbents, the roll product offers the versatility to cut-for-use in small areas or lay down full size for larger spills. Ideal for lining drawers, covering work benches or protecting areas from overspray, they can be wrung out and reused many times.
3M™ Chemical Folded Sorbents
Made from chemically inert polypropylene material, these folded sorbents work well with chemicals such as acids and bases as well as aqueous or
hydrocarbon‑based fluids. Ideal for placement around hazardous liquid spills to help prevent spreading. Use as a boom, pillow, pad or roll. Perforations every 16 inches allow you to select the length you need. Each handy dispenser shows a suggestion for sorbent use.
3M™ Chemical Sorbent Mini-Booms
These mini-booms are ideal for placing around hazardous liquid spills to prevent them from spreading. They work quickly, so you have time to ensure proper clean‑up while minimizing employee exposure. Ideal for placement around equipment to prevent damage. Scrim on the outside contains the particulate sorbent material and identifies its use. Available in three lengths.
3M™ Chemical Sorbent Pillows
Ideal for placement at the source of a leak, or they can be thrown into a contained spill. These sorbent pillows are small, lightweight, tear-resistant and feature a high capacity for holding liquid.
3M Maintenance Sorbents
3M™ Maintenance Sorbents are ideal for absorbing industrial fluids cleanly and efficiently. Made especially for leaks and drips of non‑aggressive fluids, they are lightweight yet long-lasting and absorb up to 25 times their weight very quickly. These sorbents are made from inert synthetic fibres, are available in several formats and are dust-free. They help reduce the risk of damage to valuable machinery or contamination of finished products. For a cleaner, safer work environment, keep them on hand where they are easy to use when needed.
3M™ Maintenance Sorbent Pads and Rolls
The low-profile design of sorbent pads is perfect for placing in, under and around machines to catch drips. They work well in tight areas, too, when cleaning up small spills and wiping down oily tools and equipment. Ideal for use in drip pans, these pads are highly sorbent and non-granular, so they will not damage plant equipment.
The most economical way to purchase sorbent, rolls are designed to cover large or small surfaces since they can be easily cut to fit the need. Ideal for lining drawers, covering work benches or protecting areas from overspray. They can be wrung out and reused many times.
3M™ Maintenance Folded Sorbents
Folded sorbents provide flexibility when cleaning up spills, drips and fluid leaks since they can be used as a boom, sheet, pillow, pad or roll. Ideal for placing around equipment and to prevent leaks or spills from spreading to adjacent areas.
3M™ Maintenance Sorbent Mini-Booms
Mini-booms are ideal for placing around equipment to contain spills and prevent leaks from spreading to adjacent work areas. Scrim on the outside of the boom identifies its use while containing particulate sorbent material.
Selecting the Correct 3M Sorbent
Product Listing
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3M™ Petroleum Sorbent Pad
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3M™ Petroleum Sorbent Mini-Boom
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3M™ Oil Sorbent Pillows T-30, 177 mm x 380 mm, 16 Ea/Case
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3M™ Oil Sorbent Folded P-FL550DD, 127 mm x 15.2 m, 3 Sets/Case
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3M™ Oil Sorbent Boom
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3M™ Maintenance Sorbent Production Pad
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3M™ Maintenance Sorbent Mini-Boom M-MB308, 6 Each/Case
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3M™ Maintenance Sorbent Folded M-FL550DD, 127 mm x 15.2 m, 3 Ea/Case
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3M™ Chemical Sorbent Roll C-RL15150DD, High Capacity, 15 in x 150 ft, 1 Each/Case
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3M™ Chemical Sorbent Pillow P-300, 177 mm x 380 mm, 16 ea/Case
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3M™ Chemical Sorbent Pad P-110, 17 Gallons/Case, 50 Pads/Box, 4 Box/Case
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3M™ Chemical Sorbent Pad C-PD914DD, High Capacity, 9 in x 14 in, 25 Pads/Box, 6 Box/Case
