PFAS safety framework under discussion
12 February, 2020A safety framework for PFAS (per- and poly-flouroalkyl substances) has been under discussion at the beginning of the new parliamentary year.
Foam solution mops up oil
26 September, 2019A team of researchers from Queensland University of Technology has developed a non-toxic, low-cost foam for cleaning up oil spills.
OPEC Systems Shoreline Responders Course
22 October, 2018The OPEC Systems Shoreline Responders Course is a nationally accredited marine pollution remediation course, suitable for traditional land owners as well as employees from local government and ports and harbours.
Solving Australia's PFAS contamination problem
10 October, 2017 by Lauren DavisThe ABC's Four Corners program has revealed that firefighting foam containing perfluorinated chemicals known as PFAS was used at Australian Department of Defence bases until as recently as 2012, resulting in severe groundwater contamination at 18 bases across Australia.
OPTIMARE SpillWatch! fluorescence-based oil alarm system
19 September, 2016The OPTIMARE SpillWatch! non-contact oil-on-surface detector provides users with a timely alert enabling countermeasures to stop or limit spillage.
Global training program to rescue wildlife from oil spills
04 May, 2016Two universities have launched Oiled Wildlife Response Training — a comprehensive training program based around preparing for, and responding to, wildlife affected by oil spills.
Semiconducting nanostructures for mopping up oil spills
19 April, 2016Australian researchers have developed a multipurpose fabric covered with semiconducting nanostructures, which they say could one day be used to mop up oil spills. The fabric could also potentially degrade organic matter when exposed to light due to its semiconducting properties.
CEO Insights: Brad Lowson, Global Spill Control
19 January, 2016Brad Lowson, the Sales Director for Global Spill Control, talks about how low commodity prices, tight trading conditions and the falling dollar are impacting Australian industry.
Nanosheet material absorbs oil like a sponge
03 December, 2015Materials scientists have manufactured a revolutionary material, called a boron nitride nanosheet, that can absorb up to 33 times its weight in oils and organic solvents.
Exair 205 L Heavy Duty Dry Vac system
15 March, 2013Exair’s 205 L Heavy Duty Dry Vac system is a rugged, industrial duty vacuum cleaner that has been engineered to rapidly vacuum high volumes of dry material.
Enpac portable spill containment range
12 March, 2013Enware’s relocatable spill-containment products, manufactured by Enpac, are custom-designed to protect the environment and workers from the many hazardous chemicals found in industrial, civil, municipal, mining and military applications.
Magnetic soap being developed for clean-ups
30 January, 2012A Bristol University team has dissolved iron in liquid surfactant to create a soap that can be controlled by magnets. The discovery could be used to create cleaning products that can be removed after application and used in the recovery of oil spills at sea.
New guidelines on petroleum hydrocarbon contamination
08 November, 2011New guidelines have been released in Australia on health screening levels for petroleum hydrocarbons in soil, soil vapour and groundwater.
IBC chemical bund unit
29 September, 2011 byThe second-generation design of Ovivo’s single-piece IBC chemical bund unit is designed to hold industrial bulk containers (IBC) and prevent the spillage of hazardous chemicals including most Corrosive Class 8 and Corrosive Class 2 oxidising chemicals in the event of leakage.
Drumsafe Drumdock spill containment platform
07 September, 2011The Drumdock spill containment platform is used for the safe storage and dispensing of liquids. With a low overall height and a small footprint, the platform is suitable for service workshops and other industries where space is at a premium.
