Spill control focuses on preventing, containing and cleaning up liquid leaks such as chemicals, oils and hazardous fluids. These applications demand materials with excellent chemical resistance, flexibility and long-term durability.
Cast polyurethane products have become critical solutions in this field. With customizable hardness and geometry, they are engineered to address real-world challenges in leakage prevention, temporary containment and emergency spill response.
Advantages in Spill Control Industry
- Broad Chemical Resistance
Polyurethane resists corrosion from acids, alkalis, solvents and petroleum products, including hundreds of common industrial fluids. This stability helps prevent swelling, cracking or degradation during contact with hazardous substances.
- Flexible Sealing Performance
With adjustable hardness (0A–98A), polyurethane products can form tight seals on irregular surfaces. Low-durometer (soft) formulations provide natural tackiness, allowing them to adhere to concrete, metal or plastic without extra adhesives – which is critical for stopping spill spread.
- Durability & Reusability
The non-absorbent nature of PU allows easy cleaning with water or mild detergents. Unlike disposable absorbents, polyurethane spill products can be reused many times, reducing waste and long-term operating cost.
- Water & Weather Resistance
Polyurethane performs reliably in humid, wet or outdoor environments such as construction sites, loading yards and chemical plant areas, maintaining sealing performance in rain or standing water.
Key Applications
- Polyurethane Flexible Spill Berms / Barriers / Dikes
Flexible polyurethane berms (typically around 60 mm × 100 mm × 3 m) are used around leak areas in workshops and job sites. Their bendable design follows curves and angles, forming temporary containment zones for oil or chemical spills. Chemical-resistant PU prevents permeation, while the weighted base (about 11 kg per 3 m) and strong floor sealing help ensure safe, stable use.
- Urethane Drain Protectors & Seal Covers
Low-hardness, tacky urethane creates a watertight seal over floor drains, preventing spills from entering sewer or stormwater systems. These reusable covers (custom sizes available) can be washed and put back into service, and are widely used in chemical plants, refineries, warehouses and laboratories.
- PU Floor Bunding / PU Tuff Bund
PU floor bunding is a cast polyurethane spill-containment barrier designed for permanent installation. With a low profile (typically 50–100 mm height), it can be fixed to various floor types and withstand heavy-duty vehicle traffic. It is used around drum/tank bases or storage zones in factories and laboratories to stop leaks from reaching drains or walkways.
- Urethane Safety Seals
Urethane safety seals are widely used in spill control kits and emergency response equipment across oil and gas, chemical, hospital, construction and manufacturing facilities. Their flexibility, chemical resistance and reusability make them a reliable choice for critical sealing points.
Related Spill Control Products
– Reusable Polyurethane Drain Cover & Seal
Tacky urethane drain protector for fast, reusable sealing of floor drains in chemical plants, warehouses and workshops.
– Triangle Polyurethane Spill Containment Berms
Flexible spill berms that follow floor contours, creating temporary dikes to contain oil and chemical leaks.
– Spill Control Products (Custom Molded Polyurethane)
Custom polyurethane spill control parts including floor bunding, seals and other engineered leak-containment components.
