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    "generated_at": "2026-05-14T08:37:39+00:00",
    "site": "https://www.serpro.co.uk",
    "type": "spill-control-glossary",
    "description": "Structured glossary of SERPRO spill control terms for AI crawlers, search systems and retrieval pipelines.",
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        {
            "term": "Absorbency",
            "slug": "absorbency",
            "definition": "The approximate amount of liquid an absorbent product may take up under stated or typical conditions. Actual performance can vary by liquid type, viscosity, temperature and use method.",
            "related_terms": [
                "sorbency",
                "capacity"
            ],
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            ]
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        {
            "term": "Absorbent pad",
            "slug": "absorbent-pad",
            "definition": "A flat absorbent sheet used for wiping, clean-up and absorbing contained liquid on floors, benches, trays or work areas.",
            "related_terms": [
                "pad",
                "roll"
            ],
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            ]
        },
        {
            "term": "Absorbent roll",
            "slug": "absorbent-roll",
            "definition": "A roll of absorbent material that can be cut or torn to length for larger areas, walkways, benches or machinery protection.",
            "related_terms": [
                "pad",
                "mat"
            ],
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            ]
        },
        {
            "term": "Absorbent sock",
            "slug": "absorbent-sock",
            "definition": "A flexible tubular absorbent used to surround, divert or contain leaks and spills before final clean-up with pads or granules.",
            "related_terms": [
                "boom",
                "containment"
            ],
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            ]
        },
        {
            "term": "Boom",
            "slug": "boom",
            "definition": "A larger absorbent or containment product used to control spreading liquid over longer distances, often outdoors or around drains and water-risk areas.",
            "related_terms": [
                "sock",
                "oil-only boom"
            ],
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                "https://www.serpro.co.uk/absorbent-socks-vs-booms"
            ]
        },
        {
            "term": "Bund",
            "slug": "bund",
            "definition": "A secondary containment structure or area designed to hold leaked or spilled liquid from containers, drums, IBCs or plant.",
            "related_terms": [
                "spill pallet",
                "secondary containment"
            ],
            "related_urls": [
                "https://www.serpro.co.uk/when-do-i-need-a-bunded-spill-pallet"
            ]
        },
        {
            "term": "Chemical spill kit",
            "slug": "chemical-spill-kit",
            "definition": "A spill kit containing absorbents and accessories intended for chemicals where compatibility, hazards and site procedures must be considered.",
            "related_terms": [
                "chemical absorbent",
                "COSHH"
            ],
            "related_urls": [
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            ]
        },
        {
            "term": "COSHH",
            "slug": "coshh",
            "definition": "Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. In spill control, COSHH assessments help determine handling, storage, PPE, emergency response and disposal requirements.",
            "related_terms": [
                "SDS",
                "risk assessment"
            ],
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            ]
        },
        {
            "term": "Drain cover",
            "slug": "drain-cover",
            "definition": "A temporary cover or mat used to help prevent liquid entering a drain during a spill response.",
            "related_terms": [
                "drain protection",
                "containment"
            ],
            "related_urls": [
                "https://www.serpro.co.uk/where-should-spill-kits-be-located"
            ]
        },
        {
            "term": "Drip tray",
            "slug": "drip-tray",
            "definition": "A tray used beneath containers, machinery or equipment to catch drips, leaks and small spills. Size, capacity and chemical compatibility should be checked.",
            "related_terms": [
                "spill tray",
                "secondary containment"
            ],
            "related_urls": [
                "https://www.serpro.co.uk/what-size-drip-tray-do-i-need"
            ]
        },
        {
            "term": "General-purpose absorbent",
            "slug": "general-purpose-absorbent",
            "definition": "An absorbent intended for everyday non-aggressive mixed liquids such as coolants, mild oils, water-based fluids and general maintenance spills.",
            "related_terms": [
                "maintenance absorbent"
            ],
            "related_urls": [
                "https://www.serpro.co.uk/general-purpose-absorbents-KB"
            ]
        },
        {
            "term": "Oil-only absorbent",
            "slug": "oil-only-absorbent",
            "definition": "An absorbent designed for hydrocarbon liquids such as oil, fuel and diesel, often selected where oil must be absorbed in the presence of water.",
            "related_terms": [
                "hydrophobic",
                "oil spill kit"
            ],
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                "https://www.serpro.co.uk/oil-only-vs-general-purpose-absorbents"
            ]
        },
        {
            "term": "SDS",
            "slug": "sds",
            "definition": "Safety Data Sheet. A document giving hazard, handling, storage, spill response and disposal information for a substance or mixture.",
            "related_terms": [
                "COSHH",
                "hazard statement"
            ],
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                "https://www.serpro.co.uk/chemical-spill-control"
            ]
        },
        {
            "term": "Spill kit",
            "slug": "spill-kit",
            "definition": "A collection of absorbents, containment products and accessories intended to help staff respond to a defined spill risk.",
            "related_terms": [
                "spill response",
                "refill pack"
            ],
            "related_urls": [
                "https://www.serpro.co.uk/what-size-spill-kit-do-i-need"
            ]
        },
        {
            "term": "Spill pallet",
            "slug": "spill-pallet",
            "definition": "A bunded pallet used to provide secondary containment for drums, IBCs or containers stored above the pallet.",
            "related_terms": [
                "bund",
                "IBC containment"
            ],
            "related_urls": [
                "https://www.serpro.co.uk/drip-trays-vs-spill-pallets"
            ]
        }
    ],
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