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February 25, 2012
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MULTI-ZORB

Multizorb is an industrial absorbent 100% natural mineral produced from Sepiolite in the form of granules (brown color) showing a high absorption capacity, are lightweight products to handle and transport and it is fireproof.

Multizorb is especially able to the absorption of all accidental spilling of oil substances and acid on road, higways and asphalt. It’s a granulated, with a specific particle size 6/30 ASTM (3,35 mm – 0,6 mm) which is adapts for the use in places and areas where appears the wind.

For its use, this product presents the following advantages:

  • Good absorbent performance.
  • It leaves surfaces safe, clean and dry.
  • Natural (no chemicals or modifications).
  • Lightweight product to transport and in its use.
  • Fireproof.
  • It is harmless to people, animals and plants.

In terms of implementation, the qualities and properties of Abso’Net Multizorb allow universal use even under the most demanding, especially for the following uses: Service stations, garages, service and cleaning companies, railway, transport companies, firemen, general industry, energy sector etc.

Instructions of use: Sprinkle the product on the spill until it is completely covered. Let it work for 3 minutes. Stir the granules to be sure they are in contact with all the liquid. Let it work for a further 2 minutes. Clean with a broom.

The recovered products must follow the regulatory elimination circuits depending on their nature. Its recovery, labelling and elimination must be carried out according to the current regulations.

February 21, 2012
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gas thieves flee causing fuel spill

Citrus Park gas thieves flee, causing fuel spill
ABC Action News
Thieves siphoning gas from an underground tank at a Citrus Park BP station suddenly fled the scene early Tuesday, spilling about 25 gallons of fuel, according to a sheriff’s statement. The suspects parked a van over the tanks shortly after 1 am at 8606 …
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January 14, 2012
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Alert – fuel spill

 

State Patrol honors men for efforts at fuel spill
The Durango Herald
16 when a truck carrying 4000 gallons of gasoline crashed on US Highway 550 south of Durango, killing the driver and spilling fuel. The Crossfire employees, who saw the accident, realized the gasoline posed a threat to the Animas River. …
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Morning Crash and Fuel Spill Snarls Traffic
WLTX.com
Newberry County, SC (WLTX)– Commuters on 26 West can expect delays after a Friday morning crash where one truck overturned, and a fuel spill. Emergency crews are attempting to clean up the scene at the 68 mile marker of 26 West after a truck …
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Oil company has made amends for Gulf oil spill
Washington Times
Conservationists such as myself who also recognize that big business, including big oil, is what fuels our economy, have had our radar finely tuned to the efforts and progress of healing the Gulf’s environment and economy since the spill. …
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Washington Times

Flatbed Truck, 2 Tractors Wreck on I-26
WLTX.com
The load of metal pipes he was carrying then spilled out from the back. The driver was taken to the hospital in Newberry. Two tractor trailers driving behind the vehicle struck the pipes, causing them to have an accident and rupturing their fuel tanks. …
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WLTX.com

Ruptured Fuel Line Forces Lorain County Residents to Evacuate
Cleveland News – Fox 8
Officials were notified of the problem at approximately 10:45 pm A considerable amount of raw fuel — easily more than 1000 gallons — spewed out of the ground, a WCFD spokesperson said. The fuel was eventually turned off and the spill was contained. …
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Algae fuel finally viable? Energy guru to answer
Examiner.com
“I’ll be touching on some astonishing news on the ongoing BP Oil Spill saga and updating you on some new movements in the Greentech space,” Tickell said. Vertical farming was the focus of Tickell’s show last week when he interviewed Dr. Dickson …
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Across the nation
LubbockOnline.com
… has muscled its way through hundreds of miles of Bering Sea ice several feet thick to deliver fuel to Nome. Now comes the tricky part: getting more than a million gallons of diesel and gasoline to shore through a mile-long hose without a spill. …
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Well Road to remain closed through clean-up
WSFA
A tanker truck overturned spilling 3500 gallons of fuel onto the the roadway. At the time, it was estimated clean-up of the spill would take about a week. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management is overseeing the clean-up and has informed …
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Icebreaker fleet in US lags behind
The Arctic Sounder
The Coast Guard also plays a big role in oil spill response, a high-ranking issue on the North Slope where exploration of new oil leases is expected to start as early as this year. Given the current location of US Coast Guard equipment and facilities, …
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Why Mr. President Deserves Our Trust!
Modern Ghana
This in turn would stimulate growth in those sectors which supplies it with inputs and attendant spill over benefits. Whereas exponents of subsidy removal regime argue that the policy would reinvigorate large-scale enterprises and public enterprises as …
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Modern Ghana

Cargo Ship Sinks Off Coast of New Zealand [PHOTOS]
Medical Daily
Oil spill responders have cleaned up oil on the Mount, the Main Beach and at Leisure Island, the Maritime New Zealand website announced on Monday. While two oiled birds were collected from the main beach there were no birds found on Matakana or Motiti …
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Medical Daily

Dedicate police to Malahat Drive
Goldstream News Gazette
Last April’s fuel spill, caused when a tanker truck driver lost control, kept some people trapped on either side of the highway for 22 hours. At its worst, the highway can be a killer. The twists and cliff faces are unforgiving for anyone unfortunate …
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New Dirt on Climate Change
Miller-McCune.com
(You may recall these “clathrates” — as the methane solids are called — as the stumbling blocks to closing off the Deepwater Horizon oil spill last year.) “Destabilizing clathrates would require some initial warming,” said James Zachos, a geologist …
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Miller-McCune.com

Keep Love Alive
Huffington Post (blog)
If you’re constantly negative, that’s going to spill over into every aspect of your life. And if you’re thinking about his flaws or any flaws in the relationship, chances are that your man will move away from you; men are especially intuitive in this …
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Fatal fire at Glenalmond farm
Perthshire Advertiser
Residents living within a 200m radius of the incident were temporarily displaced after a clear-up operation was put in place because of a fuel spill in the collision. Sepa and the emergency services closed the road while the work was carried out. …
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One injured in tractor-trailer accident
Sentinel and Enterprise
According to Fitchburg Deputy Fire Chief Brian Belliveau, 20 to 30 gallons of fuel oil spilled on the roadway, and cleanup crews, along with the DEP, were working to contain and clean the spill Thursday night.
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Consider Prince Rupert route
Edmonton Journal
A tanker spill in the Douglas Channel would be catastrophic for the many salmon streams, shellfish and other aquatic life that abounds in this area and we cannot afford the risk of a Canadian Exxon Valdez. It was just a few short years ago that the …
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48 Hours: Las Palmas
The Independent
Alternatively, head for the pedestrianised streets of Vegueta, which feature restaurants so popular that they spill out on the pavements. To best sample enyesques, Gran Canaria’s version of tapas, head to La Buena Vida (13) at Mendizábal 24 (00 34 928 …
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Kashmir Bruised But Unbowed As Cold Busts Charts
Kashmir Observer
According to Sonam Lotus, the director of the Srinagar-based regional meteorological centre, the snowfall would be widespread over the Kashmir valley, spill over to the mountain regions of Doda, Badarwah and Kishtwar in the Jammu region, and lash many …
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The 50 Litre Oil and Fuel only Kit Bag is one our best selling portable spill kits. The durable water resistant bag has an easy open-and-close zipper making easy to use when the situation arises. The built-in shoulder strap enables easy carrying and the ability to have the spill kit wall mounted. It’s a perfect fit for behind truck seats and areas where a low profile is needed.

The economy of this kit means it won’t break the bank if you need several dotted around the workshop or warehouse.

http://www.serpro.eu/shop1/50-Litre-Oil-and-Fuel-Kit-Bag-Spill-Kit.html

 

 

January 9, 2012
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spilling contaminated liquids that would kill crops


Pipelines create profits, perils
Workers World
They didn’t realize that pits for holding waste water from drilling would be constructed on their land or that these pits would leak, spilling contaminated liquids that would kill crops and animals. Drilling is often done within sight of residential …
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http://nt2.ggpht.com/news/tbn/OlFkX8LfRZMJ
Workers World

 

December 31, 2011
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acid spill

 

 

 

Water from polluted pond still spilling into Edith
NTNews.com.au
Acid water containing copper and heavy metals is spilling from a flooded retaining pond at the Mount Todd mine into the river, which is used for irrigation, …

 

 

 

February 25, 2011
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Hazard Hut with Sump

Hazard Hut with Sump

Hazard Hut with Sump

The hazard hut is a 4-drum outdoor storage solution. This one-piece moulded container with built-in sump sets the standard when it comes to accessibility, robustness and reliability. Moulded-in vents, lockable doors, and the possibility to transport the huts with a forklift are the unique properties which set the Hazard Hut apart from its competitors.

100% maintenance-free and extremely solid.
Optional Ramp

100% UV stable polyethylene
Does not rust or corrode
One-piece moulded design
No joints or seams to leak
Double door
Large access
Built-in vents
Reduced fumes
Lightweight Easy to handle
Tetherable
Remains upright

DIMENSIONS:
Exterior:
Length 161 
Width 170 
Height 181

Interior:
Length 136
Width 136
Height 132

All sizes are in cm

Weight 116 kg
Maximum load 1800 kg
Sump capacity 273 litres

Price: £1540.00

http://www.serpro.eu/shop1/Hazard-Hut-with-Sump.html

February 11, 2011
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Roads closed at Strangeways prison following chemical tanker spill

An area near Strangeways prison was closed off on the morning of 11th Feb following a suspected chemical spill.

 

Emergency services were called to Mary Street in Manchester city centre following reports a tanker had spilled liquid onto the road at around 8.15am.

 

The tanker was marked up as containing toxic chemicals, possibly Xylene which is a an extremely flammable liquid.

 

Firefighters wearing special chemical suits are at the scene trying to contain the spillage.

 

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said, “We are assessing the material. We believe some of it may have leaked into the drains. We are working with the Environment Agency to deal with any run-off.”

 

Police closed roads around the scene while firefighters dealt with the incident.

January 10, 2011
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Ammonia leak prompts Kilmarnock evacuation at Mahle plant

Fire crews have been called to a engineering works in East Ayrshire following a chemical leak.

Residents were evacuated from a number of homes in Kilmarnock on the 10th January as a precaution following the suspected ammonia leak at the Mahle plant in New Street.

Part of the A71 through the town have also been closed with local diversions put in place.

Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Service said the leak was reported at about 1115 GMT.

June 13, 2010
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Stopping Leaks

 
Plug and Dyke Granules 5Kg
 When drums and containers suddenly leak or are punctured there is, normally, no quick and easy way to stop fluids from spilling everywhere. Tape or bungs will not do the job. Most of the adhesives used on tape based products will not stick to wet or oily surfaces and bungs will make matters worse. Easy to mix Plug-and-Dyke Granules is an exceptionally efficient form of sealant for leaks in tanks, pipes and drums.Once mixed with water it is a quick and easy to apply to any surface.Requires no surface preparation and can be applied directly over the leak and will seal immediately.

Available in 3 sizes:
5kg tub
10kg tub
20kg tub

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