A spill involving damaged 55-gallon drum of sodium silicate that spilled during transportation. Sodium silicate is not toxic to humans once it is consumed or inhaled. However, when sodium silicate comes in contact with the skin then it can cause irritation and dermatitis which could be debilitating. When sodium silicate encounters the eyes, irritation of the eyes can also cause damage to vision. It is best to have trained professionals remediate the spill, and handle the clean up procedures for this reason. Drum spill containment and remediation is one of HazChem Environmental’s specialties! HazChem is open 24/7/365 to respond to spills over the road, on your loading dock, in your warehouse or within your property.
Sodium Silicate Clean Up and Remediation
See our Cleanup Crew in Action and our Remediation Process:
Our HazChem technicians crew observed that the affected trailer was still full, so they created a berm with oil dry to prevent any leaking of liquid waste from pouring out while moving. This is pictured at the top of the page. Our trained and certified crew is on call for drum spill containment and remediation, day or night.
Once the trailer was at Estes in Joliet, the crew began to offload the freight, wiping underneath them with absorbent pads.
HazChem’s crew gained access to the damaged drum; it was fully released from the damage. They placed it inside of an 85-gallon OTS drum, as an overpack.
The trailer was now emptied, so the crew deployed oil dry and worked it in with shovels and hard brooms, for absorption.
The crew scooped up the solidified product waste and placed it into 55-gallon OTS drum, to be disposed of as waste.
The HazChem team completed the remediation of the trailer, so they moved to the outside impacted area at the dock, 3’x6’. They cleaned the area with oil dry and put the solidified product waste into a designated drum, for waste. This spill generated three waste drums; they were sealed, properly labeled, and kept on-site for disposal.
Our Emergency Response Team is on call 24/7/365 and prepared to mobilize at a moment’s notice, no matter the time or day. From hazardous to non-hazardous substances, we know how to handle spills safely and efficiently. For immediate assistance, contact our emergency hotline at 630-458-1910. We’re always open and ready to respond quickly.
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Drum Spills Can Be Cleaned Up Efficiently with Prompt Remediation by Our Trained Technicians.
Emergency spills can pose significant threats to both public health and the environment. A fast, professional response is critical to contain the incident, reduce impact, and prevent the spread of contamination to soil, water, or air. At HazChem Environmental, our HAZMAT cleaning team is highly trained in emergency spill response and equipped to handle both hazardous and non-hazardous chemical leaks, or fuel spills, including those occurring at loading docks for damaged freight in transit, or a forklift accident.
With over 30 years of experience in waste management, HazChem is a trusted partner for safe, compliant, and dependable service. We’ll help you stay in line with all regulatory requirements while protecting your facility from added risk and liability.
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