Fast Facts About Sorbents

For Cleanup and Removal of Oil, Industrial Fluids and Water

Buffalo Polypropylene Sorbents are manufactured from either new or recycled polypropylene.

Sorbent Types

Select a sorbent type according to the type of fluid you need to absorb: oil-only or universal.

Oil-Only Sorbents – White

Absorb oil-based fluids such as motor oil and hydraulic/transmission fluid. Won’t absorb water.

Universal Sorbents – Gray

Absorb all oil-based and water-based fluids, including paint, solvents, and acids.

Fast Facts About Sorbents

• Oil-Only: (WHITE) Absorb oil-based fluids such as motor oil and hydraulic/transmission fluid. Won’t absorb water.
• Universal: (GRAY) Absorb all oil-based and water-based fluids, including paint, solvents, and acids.
• Pads: Economical, easy to apply and pick up after spills.
• Rolls: Best for large spills and high traffic areas.
• Booms & Socks: For spill containment on water and land, or around drains and equipment.
• Meltblown: Random-direction strands without lamination or bonding. Most economical sorbent.
• Lamination: The durable surface produces a no-lint sorbent, best sorbent for use on rough and/or irregular surfaces.
• Sonic Bonding: Spot-bonded layers for strength, durability.
• Fine Fiber: Near no-lint and very absorbent.