In fast-paced environments, like a commercial kitchen, a food production plant, or a busy factory floor, spills aren’t just inconvenient. They are hazards that delay work, put staff at risk, and can potentially lead to costly safety violations. When you’re working with grease, oil, water, cleaning chemicals, dripping machinery, and leaky vats in facilities like these, floor liquids are nearly inevitable.
That’s exactly why a dependable, fast-acting absorbent like WYK Safety Sorbent is essential. It’s been a trusted industry standard for years, known for instantly and reliably making slippery surfaces safer before they become hazards.
Keep reading to find out what WYK Safety Sorbent is, how it works, how to use it correctly, and why it’s a good investment for any kitchen or facility that values safety and compliance.
How does WYK Safety Sorbent work?
WYK Safety Sorbent is a granular, mineral-based absorbent designed to absorb a wide range of liquids on contact. From fryer grease and vegetable oil to water, solvents, and hydraulic fluids, a sprinkling makes spills one less thing to worry about. Each bag absorbs up to 3 U.S. gallons of liquid.
It’s inert, which in simple terms means that:
- It doesn’t react with chemicals, oils, acids, food products, or water.
- It won’t generate heat, foam, or dangerous fumes when it contacts a spill.
- It stays stable, even when fully saturated.
That means you can safely pour WYK Safety Sorbent onto almost any spill without worrying about creating dangerous chemical reactions. This makes it incredibly safe for environments where multiple chemicals are stored or used daily.
It also works as an anti-slip agent. Just a light dusting is all you need to improve traction in areas prone to mist and condensation, or in areas that require frequent rinsing.
Because of its porous structure, WYK Safety Sorbent begins absorbing immediately upon contact with liquid. It pulls the liquid into the granules and traps it there, solidifying it so it won’t smear, spread, or turn slippery. Plants all over the country choose WYK Safety Sorbent over clay absorbents because it leaves less residue and provides better underfoot grip.
It’s non-toxic, non-flammable, eco-friendly, and contains no respirable silica, making it safe for food-service and industrial facilities alike.
Ideal for: Dish pits, butcheries, under fryers and grills, drip zones under machinery, loading bays and production lines.
How to use WYK Safety Sorbent
1. For Spill Cleanup
- Pour the powder directly over and around the spill.
- Work it into the liquid so the granules fully saturate.
- Once it clumps and solidifies, sweep it up and dispose of it according to your local waste regulations.
- Reapply as needed.
2. For Anti-Slip Protection
- Sprinkle a light layer of WYK Safety Sorbent in the area you want better traction in (use about 1 pound per 100 sq ft).
- Sweep and reapply as it becomes saturated.
Benefits for kitchens, plants, and industrial facilities
WYK Safety Sorbent checks every box: fast, effective, proven, safe, and reliable. Here’s why WYK Safety Sorbent is a favorite in the food-service and manufacturing industries:
- Instant spill control: No waiting for the product to work.
- Slip reduction: Traction improves immediately.
- Can be used with many liquid types: Oils, solvents, water, chemicals, sauces, and more.
- OSHA-compliant: Helps you deliver on Standard 29 CFR 1910.22, which states that floors must be kept dry and free of spills.
- Safe disposal: Once absorbed, liquid stays trapped inside the granules.
- Long shelf life: Lasts indefinitely (if kept dry!).
- Trusted performance: WYK Safety Sorbent is widely used in restaurants, processing plants, warehouses, garages, and manufacturing facilities.
Order WYK Safety Sorbent online
If you work with liquids and value safety, WYK Safety Sorbent should be on your shelf. Stock up with The FryOilSaver Company and keep your floors safe and dry, shift after shift. Plus, we offer free shipping on all orders throughout the USA.
