Spill Containment Systems and Components
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The Problem: Electrolyte Spills
Spill control systems are rapidly becoming standard equipment in all battery rooms. Spill Control is now a clear and legal necessity nation wide, whether your regulatory Agency is UFC (Uniform Fire Code), IFC (International Fire Code), or NFPA1UFC. The potential hazards associated with a battery electrolyte release come in two forms:
- When released, sulfuric acid can damage the building and its equipment as well as harm any personnel that come into contact with it. The acid can also damage the battery racks underneath them, thereby weakening the support structure.
- Electrolyte contained in older batteries can have measurable quantities of lead or lead sulfate which can result in hazardous contamination.
The Solution: ACRAN™ Spill Containment
- Helps to bring battery room into compliance with building codes, federal and local regulations
- Acidsafe coating protects floors and prevents vertical seepage
- Neutra-Mats provide passive protection which reacts to a spill immediately, changing color to indicate that a spill has occurred
- Installation is easy in either new or retrofit applications
- Installs on most common floor substrates, including concrete and composite tile
- Barrier adheres directly to floor and does not require anchor bolts or drilling
- Environmentally friendly materials allow for safe installations and minimal disruption to facility
- Thin profile minimizes intrusion into aisle
- Epoxy does not require resealing every year maintaining a liquid tight barrier
- Mats absorbs and neutralizes one (1) quart of acid maintaining PH of 7.0 to 9.0 at all times, even after full absorption
Does your site meet the requirements of your local Regulatory Agency?
All Agency Regulations require:
- Each rack of batteries, or groups of racks, shall be provided with an acid resistant liquid-tight flooring, 4-inch spill control barrier which extends at least 1-inch beyond the battery rack in all directions.
- An approved method to neutralize spilled electrolyte shall be provided. The method shall be capable of neutralizing a spill from the largest lead-acid battery to a pH between 7.0 and 9.0.
- Doors leading to rooms with stationary lead acid battery systems must have approved signs.
- Details in the requirements may differ between Regulatory Agencies from state to state.
Please Contact ACRAN and let us help you understand how to meet your local requirements.
Spill Control
Economy Neutra-Mat
Features
- Flexible, powder filled cloth pouch conforms easily to both floor and rack frames
- Each mat absorbs and fully neutralizes (pH 7.0 to 9.0) 1 quart battery electrolyte (1.3 specific gravity)
- Pink color indication upon exposure to electrolyte (sulfuric acid), yellow indication for neutral or basic liquids (pH > 6.0)
- No foaming or heat generation during neutralization allows safer, easier spill control and clean up
- All ingredients are non-flammable and non-hazardous (considered nuisance dust)
- Inert mineral sorbant passes Paint Filter and TCLP tests for RCRA disposal requirements
- Sold in boxes of ten
Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Weight | 21lbs (box of ten) |
| Dimensions (in.) | 10 x 10 x 1.5 |
| Color | Tan |
Economy Neutra-Tube
Features
- Flexible, powder filled cloth conforms easily to both floor and rack frames
- Each tube absorbs and fully neutralizes (pH 7.0 to 9.0) 0.75 quarts of battery electrolyte (1.3 specific gravity)
- Pink color indication upon exposure to electrolyte (sulfuric acid), yellow indication for neutral or basic liquids (pH > 6.0)
- No foaming or heat generation during neutralization allows safer, easier spill control and clean up
- All ingredients are non-flammable and non-hazardous (considered nuisance dust)
- Inert mineral sorbant passes Paint Filter and TCLP tests for RCRA disposal requirements
- Sold in boxes of six
Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Weight | 13 lbs (box of six) |
| Dimensions (in.) | 16 x 3.5 |
| Color | White |
Standard UL Listed Pillow
Features
- Acid neutralizing material for use with any lead-acid battery
- Protects equipment and reduces the spread of leaking battery acid
- UL Recognized
Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3lbs |
| Dimensions (in.) | 12 x 12 |
| Color | Yellow with Blue Tag |
Standard UL Listed Pad
Features
- Acid neutralizing material for use with any lead-acid battery
- Protects equipment and reduces the spread of leaking battery acid
- UL Recognized
- Thin design
Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1 lb |
| Dimensions (in.) | 12 x 12 |
| Color | Yellow with Blue Tag |
Standard UL Listed Soc
Features
- Acid neutralizing material for use with any lead-acid battery
- Protects equipment and reduces the spread of leaking battery acid
- UL Recognized
- Designed to fill gaps and spaces for maximum coverage
Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 lb |
| Dimensions (in.) | 4 x 24 |
| Color | Yellow with Blue Tag |
Deluxe FM Approved & UL Recognized Pillow
Features
- Acid neutralizing material for use with any standby and motive power application.
- Protects equipment and reduces the spread of leaking battery acid
- UL Recognized
- FM Approved
- Improved stronger fabric strength
- pH Reactive spill indicator
- Serialized for traceability and quality control with date of manufacturing stamp.
- 5 years full / 15 year pro-rata with warranty inspection.
Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3lbs |
| Dimensions (in.) | 12 x 12 |
| Color | Yellow with Green Tag |
Deluxe FM Approved & UL Recognized Pad
Features
- Acid neutralizing material for use with any lead-acid battery
- Protects equipment and reduces the spread of leaking battery acid
- FM Approved and UL Recognized
- Thin design
- Serialized for traceability and quality control with date of manufacturing stamp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1 lb |
| Dimensions (in.) | 12 x 12 |
| Color | Yellow with Green Tag |
Deluxe FM Approved & UL Recognized Soc
Features
- Acid neutralizing material for use with any lead-acid battery
- Protects equipment and reduces the spread of leaking battery acid
- UL Recognized and FM Approved
- Serialized for traceability and quality control with date of manufacturing stamp.
- Designed to fill gaps and spaces for maximum coverage
Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 lb |
| Dimensions (in.) | 4 x 24 |
| Color | Yellow with Green Tag |
Economy Ni-Cad Neutra Mat
Features
- Flexible, powder filled cloth pouch conforms easily to both floor and rack frames
- No foaming or heat generation during neutralization allows safer, easier spill control and clean up
- All ingredients are non-flammable and non-hazardous (considered nuisance dust)
- Inert mineral sorbant passes Paint Filter and TCLP tests for RCRA disposal requirements
- Each mat is serialized for lot identification
- Meets all provisions of Uniform Fire Code 6404.5, International Fire Code 608.5, NFPA & OSHA requirements
- Sold in boxes of ten
Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Weight | 21 lbs (box of ten) |
| Dimensions (in.) | 10 x 10 x 1.5 |
| Color | Off White |
| Neutralization/Absorption | 1 qt. battery Potassium Hydroxide ph range 7.0 to 9.0 |
Economy Ni-Cad Neutra Tube
Features
- Flexible, powder filled cloth pouch conforms easily to both floor and rack frames
- No foaming or heat generation during neutralization allows safer, easier spill control and clean up
- All ingredients are non-flammable and non-hazardous (considered nuisance dust)
- Inert mineral sorbant passes Paint Filter and TCLP tests for RCRA disposal requirements
- Meets all provisions of Uniform Fire Code 6404.5, International Fire Code 608.5, NFPA & OSHA requirements
- Sold in boxes of six
Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Weight | 13 lbs (box of six) |
| Dimensions (in.) | 16 x 3.5 x 1.5 |
| Color | Off White |
| Neutralization/Absorption | 0.75 qts. battery Potassium Hydroxide ph range 7.0-9.0 |
Standard KOH UL Recognized Pillow
Features
- Acid neutralizing material for use with any nickel-cadmium battery.
- Protects equipment and reduces the spread of leaking batteries
- UL Recognized
Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3 lbs |
| Dimensions (in.) | 12 x 12 |
| Color | Yellow with Yellow Tag |
Standard KOH UL Recognized Soc
Features
- Specially formulated for use with nickel-cadmium batteries
- Protects equipment and reduces the spread of leaking batteries
- UL Recognized
- Designed to fill gaps and spaces for maximum coverage
Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.25 lb |
| Dimensions (in.) | 4 x 24 |
| Color | Yellow with Yellow Tag |
Barriers and Trays
Spill Control Barriers
Features
- Can be installed around an existing battery rack system without removing batteries or disassembling racks
- Available in 1 inch width increments from 5" to 48"
- All steel construction
- Meets UBC code requirements for hazardous area spill control
Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Material | Barrier - 16 gauge steel |
| Features | 70% sulfuric acid resistant with continuous emersion |
| 98% sulfuric acid resistant from splash, spill, fumes | |
| Colors | ANSI 61 Grey |
| Acid resistant (safety) yellow |
Spill Control Battery Pans and Trays
Polymer Pans:
- Fast and easy installation.
- Non-metallic components.
- Minimal floor preparation necessary.
- Can be configured to fit most applications.
- Optional floor anchors for easy installation on computer floors.
Stainless Steel Pans:
- Fast and easy installation.
- All stainless steel construction.
- Minimal floor preparation necessary.
- Can be configured to fit most applications.
- Available with optional drain plug.
Acid Resistant Tray (ART Tray):
- Ideal for Motive Power.
- Acid Resistant Tray meets a wide range of chemical compatibility needs.
- Cabinet and Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) battery application.
- Custom containment solution that eases installation and maintenance costs.
- Reinforcement plates available dependent on length and width dimensions.
Floor Coating
Acidsafe Floor Coating
Features
- Easily retrofits to existing barrier systems
- Novalac epoxy coating withstands 98% sulfuric acid (spill, splash and fume) and 70% sulfuric acid (continuous immersion)
- No V.O.C.s - 100% solids; allows for minimal disruption of site activities
- Coating is self-priming and self leveling
- Easy pour-in application technique - ideal for coating under existing battery racks or for wide are application
- Installation Tool Kit available which provides many of the tools necessary for coating application
Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Compressive strength | 10500 psi, ASTM D695 |
| Tensile Strength | 4000 psi, 21%, Elongation, ASTM. D638 |
| Abrasion Resistance | 0.07 g, 1k cycles, CS-17 wheel, 1kg, ASTM D4060 |
| Flexural Strength | 11600 psi, 1.4x105psi, Modulus, ASTM D790 |
| Hardness | 82 shore D, ASTM D2240 |
| Bond Strength | >1000 psi, 100% concrete failure, Steel, Concrete, ASTM D4541 |
| Heat Distortion | 53° C |
| Cure Time | Tack free, 8 hours; full chemical and impact resistance, 10 days |
| Pot Life | 20 minutes for 1 gallon at 70° F (less for larger quantities and higher temp.) |
| Coverage | 7SC Models = 12.8 sf/gal 3.2 sf/qt |
| 8SC Models = 25.6 sf/gal 6.4 sf/qt | |
| 9SC Models = 51.2 sf/gal 12.8 sf/qt | |
| Color | ANSI/ASA 61 gray |
| Weight (lbs) | 10 (1 gal) / 3 (1 qt) |
Acidsafe Adhesive Gel
Features
- Tough, flexible adhesive bonds barriers to floor
- Novalac epoxy coating withstands 98% sulfuric acid (spill, splash and fume) and 70% sulfuric acid (continuous immersion)
- No V.O.C.s - 100% solids; allows for minimal disruption of site activities
Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 3840 psi, Elongation ASTM D638 |
| Impact Resistance | 80 inch-pounds, ASTM D2794 |
| Abrasion Resistance | <0.08 g, 1k cycles, CS-17 wheel, 1kg, ASTM D4060 |
| Flexural Strength | 7470 psi, 2.9x104 psi, Modulus, ASTM D790 |
| Hardness | 71 shore D, ASTM D2240 |
| Bond Strength | >1000 psi, 100% concrete failure, Steel, Concrete, ASTM D4541 |
| Pot Life | 20 minutes at 70° F |
| Quantity | 18 fluid ounces |
| Color | ANSI/ASA 61 gray |
| Weight (lbs) | 10 (1 gal) / 3 (1 qt) |
Installation Tool Kits
Acidsafe Installation Tool Kit - Standard
Features
- Standard installation tool kit is designed for small, single-rack configuration spill containment systems.
- Provides the specialized tools necessary for proper coating application.
Kit Includes
| Qty | Part |
|---|---|
| 2 | Sand Paper |
| 1 | Small Rotary Mixing Shaft |
| 2 | V-Notch Trowel |
| 4 | V-Notch Spreaders |
| 1 | 1 ½" Spike Pin Roller |
| 1 | 3-Piece Extension |
| 2 | ½" Paint Brush |
| 2 | Disposable Gloves |
| 2 | Shop Rags |
| 2 | 1 ½" Putty Knife |
| 1 | 1" Masking Tape |
| 1 | Goggles |
Acidsafe Installation Tool Kit - Deluxe
Features
- Deluxe installation tool kit is designed for large, single- or multi-rack configuration spill containment systems.
- Provides the specialized tools necessary for proper coating application.
Kit Includes
| Qty | Part |
|---|---|
| 1 | Large Rotary Mixing Shaft |
| 6 | Shop Rags |
| 1 | Small Rotary Mixing Shaft |
| 2 | 1 ½" Putty Knife |
| 2 | V-Notch Trowel |
| 2 | 1" Masking Tape |
| 6 | V-Notch Spreaders |
| 1 | Protective Sleeves |
| 1 | 3" Spike Pin Roller |
| 1 | 9" Epoxy Roller with Refill |
| 1 | 1 ½" Paint Brush |
| 1 | Goggles |
| 1 | 3-Piece Extension |
| 1 | 7/16" Wrench |
| 2 | ½" Paint Brush |
| 1 | Spare Hardware |
| 8 | Disposable Gloves |
| 2 | 9" x 11" Sand Paper |
Acidsafe Installation Tool Kit - UnCoated
Features
- Provides the specialized tools specified in the coating system installation instructions as necessary for proper coating application.
Kit Includes
| Qty | Part |
|---|---|
| 2 | Shop Rags |
| 1 | 1 ½" Putty Knife |
| 1 | V-Notch Trowel |
| 1 | 1" Masking Tape |
| 4 | V-Notch Spreaders |
| 1 | Goggles |
| 1 | 7/16" Wrench |
| 2 | ½" Paint Brush |
| 1 | Spare Hardware |
| 2 | Disposable Gloves |
| 2 | 9" x 11" Sand Paper |
Joint and Crack Filler Kit
Features
- Resilient, gap bridging epoxy membrane fills cracks and expansion joints, ensures coating integrity.
- No. V.O.C.s-100% solids; allows for minimal disruption of site activities.
- Reinforcing cloth strip strengthens joints and protects coating from spreading crack.
- Kit Includes: Adhesive, putty knife, 4 ft. foam back tape, 72" Rod Backer disposable gloves, v-notch spreader, ¾" bond breaker tape, 4' fiber strip, shop rags and MSDS Adhesive sheet.
Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 1100psi, 150%, Elongation, ASTM D638 |
| Tear Resistance | 95 lbs/in, ASTM D1938 |
| Hardness | 46 shore D, ASTM D2240 |
| Pot Life | 30 minutes at 70°F |
| Color | ANSI/ASA 61 gray |
| Weight (lbs) | 3 |
Barrier Leak Repair Kit
Features
- Resilient, gap bridging epoxy membrane fills cracks and expansion joints, ensures coating integrity.
- No. V.O.C.s-100% solids; allows for minimal disruption of site activities.
- Reinforcing cloth strip strengthens joints and protects coating from spreading crack.
- Kit includes: Disposable gloves, Application Brush, Putty Knife, Adhesive, Stirring stick, 4" fiber strip, MSDS Adhesive Sheet.
Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 1100psi, 150%, Elongation, ASTM D638 |
| Tear Resistance | 95 lbs/in, ASTM D1938 |
| Hardness | 46 shore D, ASTM D2240 |
| Pot Life | 30 minutes at 70°F |
| Color | ANSI/ASA 61 gray |
| Weight (lbs) | 3 |
Touch Up Kit
Features
- Highly acid resistant, two-part, epoxy coating.
- allows for touch up of Coated surfaces after installation.
Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Material | Two part epoxy coating, resistant to 98 percent sulfuric Acid. |
| VOC | Maximum 0.0 g/L |
| Pot Life | 20 minutes at 70°F |
| Color | ANSI/ASA 61 gray |
| Weight (lbs) | 5 |
