Spill Kit
Department of Safety and Environmental Compliance
General Purpose Spill Kit for Laboratories Using Chemicals
- Plastic bucket with sealable lid
- Plastic dustpan and brush
- Heavy gauge polyethylene bags with closure (twist ties, cable ties, etc.)
- Chemical resistant gloves (nitrile, at minimum)
- Safety goggles or face shield
- Splash-proof coverall or apron and shoe protector
- Inert absorbent materials-kitty litter, vermiculite, etc.
- Paper towels or rags
- pH indicator paper
- Neutralizing agents for acid such as sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) or sodium carbonate (soda ash)
- Neutralizing agents for bases such as boric acid or citric acid
- Absorbents for mercury, acids, alkalis, formaldehyde and solvents are commercially available