New Pig Oil-Only Absorbent Boom — 5 in x 10 ft, 4-Pack, Floats & Repels Water

New Pig Oil-Only Absorbent Boom overview

The New Pig Oil-Only Absorbent Boom (BOM405) is a 4-pack of 5 in x 10 ft floating booms that absorb up to 6 gallons of oil each while repelling water, so they confine and soak up oil, fuel and lubricants on the surface of water. They float even when saturated for easy retrieval, link with zinc-plated steel clips and rings to build a longer run or a containment ring, and use a UV-resistant spunbond polypropylene skin and mesh — rated to about 12 months outdoors — in bright white that shows the saturation level. See our best spill kits guide and the spill control collection.

Two things worth reading right. First, chemistry: it's oil-only — it absorbs oil and fuel and repels water, which is exactly why it works on water and in the rain where a universal sorbent would waterlog; for water-based spills you'd use the water-absorbent mats or a water sock instead, and for mixed oil-and-water a universal pad. Second, form: a boom is the on-water, large-perimeter tool — bigger than an absorbent sock and built to float and link into a ring, where a sock is a ground barrier for drips and machine bases. It's a natural part of an oil-only response alongside the KIT413 bucket.

Where the New Pig Oil-Only Absorbent Boom fits

It's the on-water and large-perimeter oil-containment tool for ponds and retention basins, drainage channels, wash bays, docks and shorelines, and around outdoor equipment, generators and fueling points where oil or fuel can reach water. Ring a slick with linked booms, lay a floating barrier across a channel, or surround equipment outdoors. Where it's not the tool is a water-based spill (use a water sorbent), an aggressive chemical (use a HazMat kit), or a small indoor drip (a sock or pad is easier). Keep the right PPE close — our chemical-resistant gloves and solvent respirator cartridge guides cover protection, and a first-aid kit should be nearby.

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Specifications

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Frequently asked questions

What does the oil-only boom absorb?

Oil, fuel and oil-based liquids like lubricants — while repelling water. It absorbs and retains hydrocarbons without taking in a drop of water, which is exactly what lets it work on the surface of water or in the rain, where a universal sorbent would waterlog.

Does it float, and is it for spills on water?

Yes — the booms float at the surface even when fully saturated, so they're built to skim and confine oil on ponds, containment areas, drainage and open water, and stay retrievable. That floating, water-repelling behavior is the whole point of an oil-only boom.

What's the difference between a boom and an absorbent sock?

A boom is a larger 5 in diameter tube that floats and links with steel connectors to ring or contain oil on water and around large perimeters; an absorbent sock is a smaller ground barrier for dams and drips around machines. Use a boom on water or a big outdoor perimeter, and a sock on the floor.

How much does it absorb, and how many come in the pack?

Each boom absorbs up to about 6 gallons of oil, and this is a 4-pack — so a full set gives you a meaningful length of containment and roughly 24 gallons of oil capacity to work with.

How do the booms link together?

They have strong zinc-plated carbon steel attachment clips and rings on the ends, so you connect booms end to end for a longer barrier or close them into a ring to surround and confine a slick on water.

Can I use it on water-based spills?

No — it's oil-only, so it repels water and won't absorb water or water-based liquids. For water cleanup use a water-absorbent sock or mat; for mixed oil-and-water spills use a universal sorbent instead.

Is it made for outdoor use?

Yes — the spunbond polypropylene skin and tough outer mesh are UV-resistant for long-term outdoor use (rated to about 12 months), and the bright white color makes the booms easy to see outdoors and clearly shows how saturated they are.

Does it neutralize the oil?

No — it absorbs and confines oil, it doesn't neutralize it, and it isn't for acids or aggressive chemicals. For those you need a HazMat or neutralizing product; check the liquid's safety data sheet first.

How do I dispose of a used boom?

A used boom holds the oil or fuel it absorbed, so dispose of it per your local, state and federal waste rules. Oil-soaked sorbents may be wrung for recovery or incinerated for energy recovery where your regulations allow.

Does it meet any static or fire-safety standard?

It meets NFPA 99 requirements for static decay, which addresses static build-up on the material. That's not a fireproof rating, though — polypropylene isn't fireproof, and an oil- or fuel-soaked boom carries the fire risk of the liquid it holds, so keep ignition sources away.

Where is it typically used?

Marine and industrial oil containment: ponds and retention basins, drainage channels, wash bays, around outdoor equipment and generators, docks and shorelines, and anywhere oil or fuel can reach water outdoors.

Is it a refill for an oil-only spill response?

Yes — it's a natural part of an oil-only spill setup alongside oil-only pads and a bucket kit like the New Pig KIT413, giving you the on-water and large-perimeter piece of the response.

Reviewed by Steven Eaton, WC Safety. Specifications reflect New Pig's published data for the BOM405 oil-only absorbent boom; oil-only sorbents absorb oil and fuel and repel water and are for hydrocarbons only — not water-based liquids or aggressive chemicals — so match the sorbent and your PPE to the specific liquid via its safety data sheet.