In a novel called The Chemist, a secret agent uses special chemical concoctions to facilitate interrogations and keep herself alive. It's a thrilling read.

While we don't advocate covert operations or chemicals, being well prepared for spill emergencies is no fiction though many businesses seem to have lost the plot. That's why Impact Absorbents has created our extensive line of eco-friendly spill containment and spill clean up products, which aren't only effective, efficient and economical, but environmentally sound. For example, if you work in food service, you know slip and fall accidents in supermarkets are the number one cause of both employee and visitor injuries. Not good for business. But if you place an XSORB Spill Station with Long Broom in strategic locations, your team will be able to clean up spills in minutes, leaving floors clean, dry and residue-free. The Spill Station includes rack, dustpan and brush set, disposal bags, pop-up safety cone, our non-toxic XSORB Universal Spill Clean-Up 6 qt. bottle and a long-handled broom. With XSORB, you'll be able to:

• Reduce slip and fall injuries
• Cut labor costs up to 70%
• Open aisles in record time.

Or maybe you're in charge of a hospital's maintenance crew. The XSORB Biohazard Absorbent Response Kit with Facemask, Gloves and Coveralls contains everything you need for a biohazard clean up in one compact package to absorb blood and body fluids, protect and disinfect.Of course, it's also fully compliant with OSHA's Blood-borne Pathogen Standard. Each Kit contains:

• Tyvek coveralls with booties
• Facemask with eyeshield
• XSORB II Super Absorbent with Disinfectant
• Disinfectant wipe
• Protective gloves
• Plastic scrapers
• Biohazard disposal bag

Whatever industry you work in, Impact Absorbents has the products to protect your business by preventing spills from getting out of hand. We recommend keeping the appropriate supplies available at all times. Because while it's fun to read about novel ways to get a job done, it's even better to be scrupulously prepared for unexpected spill clean up emergencies.