Fast Response for Spills Requiring HAZMAT Cleaning
HazChem Environmental recently responded to a spill involving an organic peroxide that occurred during transit. Approximately 7.5 gallons of the material were released, impacting both the pallet and the dock floor. Organic peroxides pose significant fire and explosion hazards due to their inherent instability and reactivity. They can ignite and burn vigorously, and some can explode with heat or pressure. Additionally, they can react violently with other materials, including metals and organic compounds, and are often corrosive and toxic.
HazChem Environmental provides expert spill cleanup services for both hazardous and non-hazardous materials. If you’re dealing with damaged goods or a transport-related spill that poses a health or safety risk, our trained professionals are ready to respond. Choosing HazChem means ensuring full compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.
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 flammable materials to 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—fast.
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See our process below for a HAZMAT Cleaning Team:
Our trained HAZMAT cleaning crew used water and universal pads to dilute/neutralize the dock floor, initially.
Hand tools were used to scoop up the standing liquid that was too much for being absorbed by the pads.
Our technicians unwrapped and unstacked the pallet, to gain access to the damaged product 5-gallon pails. They found two damaged pails and one that was fully emptied was placed into one poly lined 55-gallon OTP drum, to be disposed of as waste.
The second damaged pail had 2.5-gallons left inside of it and it was overpack into a 15-gallon OTP drum, to be disposed of as waste.
Then, our trained technicians tested the floor with pH test strips, and it was neutral. The crew placed the non-damaged, cleaned product pails onto a clean pallet and wrapped them with poly sheeting, becoming shippable freight. We placed the collected waste, supplies used, and the PPE in the designated drums. In total, this spill generated three waste drums; they were sealed, labeled properly, and kept on-site for disposal.
Final photos were sent, and remediation was approved.
HazChem Provides Prompt HAZMAT Cleaning for Industrial Spills
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, including those occurring at loading docks for damaged freight in transit.
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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SUPER-FAST 60-Minute Response Time for any Spill Cleanup Project
We recognize that when you call, it’s because time is of the essence. That’s why our Emergency Rapid Response Teams are fully prepared to act immediately and resolve your spill situation efficiently. Our response vehicles are pre-stocked with 90% of the tools and equipment required to manage nearly any emergency. The remaining items are quickly tailored to meet the specific needs of your situation.
Thanks to this level of readiness, we can dispatch a certified HazMat Emergency Team within 60 minutes or less of your call. At HazChem Environmental, you’ll never be routed through an automated phone system — a real person will always answer, no matter the day or time, including weekends and holidays. Just call (630) 458-1910, and we’ll be ready to respond.
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