Sorbent Pads — Gray (Universal)

Universal vs Oil-Only — Which Do You Need?

Sorbent pads come in two main types: universal (gray) absorb everything — water, oil, coolant, solvents, chemical spills. Oil-only (white) absorb hydrocarbons but repel water — critical for marine spill response, parking lot drip pans, and outdoor oil-handling. If your facility sees a mix of fluid types, gray universal is the smart stock. If you specifically deal with oil contamination near water sources, oil-only white is essential.

Why Heavy-Duty Matters

The U-GR-10 model is the heavy-duty grade — thicker, more absorbent, more durable than light-duty alternatives. Heavy-duty pads handle industrial spills (5-gallon coolant leaks, hydraulic fluid releases, processing line drips) without falling apart mid-cleanup. Light-duty pads soak through and tear, leaving residue and requiring you to use 2-3x more material. The cost-per-cleanup math strongly favors heavy-duty.

15 × 18 Inch — The Industrial Standard

This is the standard industrial pad size — large enough to handle real spills, small enough to layer for big cleanups, and consistent with rack-style storage and dispenser systems. You can place a pad under a known drip point as long-term containment, deploy multiples for spill response, or stage them on machinery as preventive measures during maintenance.

Stocking for Compliance

OSHA and Canadian environmental regulations require facilities handling fluids to maintain spill kits — and sorbent pads are typically the largest component. A standard spill kit for industrial facilities includes 30-50 pads minimum, plus boom and granular absorbents. Many facilities maintain 2-3 cases (200-300 pads) on-site for routine drip control plus emergency response capacity.