Description
Description
PRATT Absorbent Booms 1.2m
The PRATT 1.2m Absorbent Booms are designed to rapidly contain and control liquid spills before they spread, helping protect drains, waterways and work areas from contamination. Manufactured from high-quality polypropylene, these flexible absorbent booms (also known as spill socks) conform easily around machinery, drains, equipment and spill perimeters, making them an essential component of any workplace spill response kit.
Available in General Purpose (Grey), Oil & Fuel Only (White) and Hazchem (Yellow) options, each boom is colour-coded to suit specific spill applications. Whether you're containing water-based liquids, hydrocarbons or aggressive chemicals, PRATT absorbent booms provide fast, reliable spill containment for workshops, warehouses, construction sites, mining operations and environmental protection.
Features & Benefits
- Flexible 1.2 metre absorbent boom for rapid spill containment
- Manufactured from durable polypropylene
- Ideal for containing spills before they spread
- Perfect for surrounding machinery, protecting drains and waterways
- Lightweight and easy to deploy
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor spill response
- Colour-coded for quick identification of spill type
- Essential addition to workplace spill kits
General Purpose – Grey (BG420)
- Universal liquid absorbent
- Suitable for most non-aggressive liquid spills
- Ideal for workshops, warehouses and general industrial use
Oil & Fuel Only – White (BW420)
- Hydrocarbon-specific absorbent
- Absorbs oils, fuels and solvents while repelling water
- Excellent for marine, outdoor and fuel spill applications
Hazchem – Yellow (BY420)
- Designed for aggressive chemical spills
- Suitable for acids, alkalis, coolants, paints and fuels
- Manufactured from inert materials suitable for reactive liquids
Ideal For
- Spill Kits
- Workshops
- Warehouses
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Mining
- Oil & Gas
- Transport & Logistics
- Marine Applications
- Environmental Spill Response
Product Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Absorbent Boom / Spill Sock |
| Material | Polypropylene |
| Length | 1200mm |
| Diameter | 76mm |
| General Purpose Sorbency (BG420) | 1.6–2.8 L/m |
| Oil & Fuel Sorbency (BW420) | 0.3–3.2 L/m |
| Hazchem Sorbency (BY420) | 2.2–3.2 L/m |
Absorbency values are derived from laboratory testing in accordance with BS 7959-1 and may vary under actual operating conditions.
Available Options
- BG420 – Grey – General Purpose
- BW420 – White – Oil & Fuel Only
- BY420 – Yellow – Hazchem


