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Product Overview

The Acid Spill Neutralizer Pillows is a dual-action acid spill response pillow that absorbs AND neutralizes acid spills on contact. Each pillow contains a proprietary AcidSafe neutralizing filler (sodium carbonate-based) inside a chemically resistant spun-laced fabric shell. The purple filler material features a built-in pH color-change indicator -- turning dark gold on contact with strong acids and yellow/orange for mild acids -- so you can visually confirm when neutralization is complete without additional pH testing. These neutralizer pillows are ideal for battery charging stations, acid storage rooms, laboratory environments, and any facility handling sulfuric, nitric, or phosphoric acid. Place them under battery racks to catch acid drips, inside drip pans as economical liners, or deploy during emergency acid spill response. Not for use with hydrofluoric acid (HF) or HF compounds. Backed by AbsorbentsOnline -- trusted since 1985. Ships FREE to the Continental US.

Technical Specifications

Acid Spill Neutralizer Pillows — Acid Neutralizer Pillow

AbsorbentsOnline SKU AAN612G
Product Type Acid Spill Neutralizer Pillow
Function Absorbs AND neutralizes acid spills on contact
Neutralizes Sulfuric, nitric, phosphoric & other acids -- NOT for hydrofluoric acid (HF)
Color Purple filler inside white shell -- color-change pH indicator
pH Indicator Purple to dark gold (strong acid), yellow/orange (mild acid), returns to purple when neutralized
Fill Material AcidSafe neutralizing filler (sodium carbonate-based)
Shell Material Chemically resistant spun-laced fabric
Dimensions 12 in. x 12 in. x 2 in.
Weight N/A lbs
Quantity 8 pillows per case
Manufacturer WYK Sorbents
Shipping FREE to the Continental US

Expert Insights

With 40+ years of industrial supply experience, AbsorbentsOnline recommends AcidSafe neutralizer products for any facility handling battery acid or corrosive chemicals. The dual-action formula absorbs AND neutralizes in a single step -- eliminating the need to first contain a spill with standard absorbents and then apply a separate neutralizing agent. The built-in pH color-change indicator is a significant safety advantage: purple filler turns dark gold on contact with strong acids, yellow/orange for mild acids, and returns to purple when neutralization is complete. This visual confirmation eliminates the need for pH paper testing during an active spill event. Pro Tip: Pre-position acid neutralizer products at every battery charging station, acid storage rack, and laboratory acid cabinet. In an acid spill, the first 60 seconds of response determine whether it's a minor cleanup or a major incident.

Acid Spill Neutralizer Pillows | Industrial Absorbent Pillow

Why Industrial Absorbent Pillows Are Essential

Industrial absorbent pillows are engineered for confined spaces, irregular surfaces, and areas where flat pads and rolls can't reach — under leaking machinery, inside drip pans, around pipe flanges, valve connections, and equipment bases. Their three-dimensional shape conforms to surfaces and absorbs significantly more fluid per unit than flat absorbents, making them the ideal solution for persistent drips, active leaks, and hard-to-access spill points.

Engineered for Your Application

This acid neutralizer pillow is a dual-action spill response product that absorbs AND neutralizes acid spills on contact. The proprietary AcidSafe filler contains a sodium carbonate–based neutralizing agent with a built-in pH color-change indicator — purple filler turns dark gold on contact with strong acids and yellow/orange for mild acids.

Purpose-built for battery charging stations, acid storage rooms, laboratories, and any facility handling sulfuric, nitric, or phosphoric acid. Place under battery racks to catch acid drips, inside drip pans as economical liners, or deploy during emergency acid spill response. Not for use with hydrofluoric acid (HF).

Supports Regulatory Compliance

This absorbent pillow supports compliance with the following regulations:

  • EPA 40 CFR 112.7(c)(1) — SPCC Plans require facilities storing oil to maintain adequate containment and cleanup materials on-site.
  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2) — Walking-working surfaces must be kept clean, dry, and free of hazards including oil and fluid accumulation.
  • EPA 40 CFR 122.26 — NPDES Stormwater Management requires prevention of oil and pollutant discharge to storm drains and waterways.
  • State Environmental Regulations — Most states require facilities to prevent petroleum and chemical contamination of soil, groundwater, and surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What acids can this neutralize?

Sulfuric, hydrochloric, nitric, phosphoric, and most common acids. NOT for use with hydrofluoric acid (HF) or HF compounds.

How does the pH color-change indicator work?

Purple filler turns dark gold on contact with strong acids, yellow/orange for mild acids, and returns to purple when neutralization is complete. No separate pH testing required.

Does this ship free?

Yes. FREE shipping to the Continental US. 3-7 business days.

What Our Customers Say

Real reviews from the facilities, field crews, and agencies that count on us.

  • We place these pillows under every piece of hydraulic equipment in our shop. They conform around pipe fittings and catch drips that flat pads always miss. One pillow under our press soaked up a slow hydraulic leak for three full shifts before it needed replacing. Far more capacity than we expected.

    Dave M. — Plant Maintenance Supervisor

    Verified Buyer
  • Our SPCC plan requires absorbent materials at every oil storage point. These pillows are perfect for placing inside secondary containment areas and around valve flanges where pads won't stay put. The pillow shape holds its position and absorbs far more than a comparable stack of pads. Great value on the case pricing.

    Lisa P. — Environmental Compliance Manager

    Verified Buyer
  • We stock these in every spill kit across our facility. When we had a coolant line rupture under a CNC machine, the pillows absorbed everything in a hard-to-reach space where pads couldn't lay flat. The free shipping and fast delivery from AbsorbentsOnline made restocking painless.

    Tom J. — Safety Director, Manufacturing Facility

    Verified Buyer
Cross-Reference Guide

This product is compatible with applications that use the following part numbers:

  • introThis product is compatible with applications that use the following part numbers:
  • partsN612GWYK AN612AcidSafe Pillow
  • noteAcid spill neutralizer pillow -- dual-action pillow that absorbs and neutralizes acid spills on contact. Purple AcidSafe filler with pH color-change indicator. Manufactured by WYK Sorbents. AbsorbentsOnline SKU: AAN612G.