11-08 Annex D - Appendix 1 - Hazardous Materials Absorbent List

Cadet Administrative and Training Orders (CATOs)


1. The following is a list of the most common hazardous materials that the CCO/CIC may come into contact with, listed with the appropriate absorbent to be used for each. 

Hazardous material  Absorbent 
  • Oil 
  • Gasoline 
  • Diesel 
  • Naphtha 
  • Paint 
  • Turpentine 
  • Brake fluid 
  • Kitty litter 
  • Fine sand 
  • Sawdust 
  • Magic sorb 
  • Absorbent sheets 
  • Absorbent booms 
Ammunition (tear type, nonexplosive) Earth, sand, or other noncombustible material 
Ammunition (toxic, non-explosive) Batteries  Earth, sand, or other noncombustible material with plastic sheet
Explosives (flares etc)  None – call specialist 
Refrigerants  None – ventilate 

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