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Frequently Asked Questions
11/24/15

Q: What action should be taken if a Pillow has been contaminated?
A: Test the Pillow for acid and handle as corrosive waste. Pillows will need
to be replaced.
Q: Are the Pillows UL Listed?
A: No. the Pillows are not UL Listed but, they are UL Recognized. They are only UL Listed if they are used in EnviroGuards
complete UL Listed containment systems; i.e. the Eagle and Condor Plus.
Q: What fire rating do the pillows meet?
A: Class I as defined by NFPA 101

Neutralizing Absorbent Pillow - KOH Q&A
Q: How much electrolyte does a Nabpill-K absorb?
A: A Nabpill-K absorbs 2 quarts of electrolyte.
Q: What action should be taken if a Nabpill-K has been contaminated?
A: Test the Nabpill-K for acid and handle as corrosive waste. Nabpill-Ks will need to be replaced.
Q: Is the Nabpill-K UL Listed?
A: No.
Q: What applications require KOH pillows?
A: Any racks containing nickel cadmium batteries require the use of KOH pillows.

Neutralizing Absorbent Pillow - SOC Q&A
Q: How much electrolyte does an SOC absorb?
A: A SOC absorbs 1 quart of electrolyte.
Q: What action should be taken if a SOC has been contaminated?
A: Test the SOCs for acid and handle as corrosive waste. SOCs will need to be replaced.
Q: Are the SOCs UL Listed?
A: No. the SOCs are not UL Listed but, they are UL Recognized. They are only UL Listed if they are applied to EnviroGuard’s
complete UL Listed containment systems; i.e. the Eagle and Condor Plus.
Q: What size are the SOCs?
A: 4” x 24” and weigh 1.5 lbs

Neutralizing Absorbent Pillow - SOC - KOH Q&A
Q: How much electrolyte does an SOC-K absorb?
A: An SOC-K absorbs 1 quarts of electrolyte.
Q: What action should be taken if a pillow or SOC-K has been contaminated?
A: Test the SOC-K for acid and handle as corrosive waste. SOC-Ks will need to be replaced.
Q: Are the SOC-Ks UL Listed?
A: No.
Q: What applications require KOH pillows?
A: Any racks containing nickel cadmium batteries require the use of KOH pillows.

Neutralizing Absorbent Battery Pad - VRLA Q&A
Q: How much electrolyte does a VRLA Pad absorb?
A: A VRLA Pad absorbs 1 quart of electrolyte.
Q: What action should be taken if a VRLA Pad has been contaminated?
A: Test the VRLA Pad for acid and handle as corrosive waste. VRLA Pads will need to be replaced.
Q: Are the VRLA Pads UL Listed?
A: No, the VRLA Pads are not UL Listed but, they are UL Recognized. They are only UL Listed if they are used in EnviroGuards
complete UL Listed containment systems; i.e. the Eagle, Condor Plus and Hawk.

UL Certificate Q&A
Q: What is the difference between a UL Listed Spill Containment System
and a Non-UL Listed Spill Containment System?
A: A UL Listed Spill Containment System has been tested by Underwriters Laboratories and has been found to meet or exceed
all requirements for flammability; acid resistance and tensile strength while Non-UL Listed Spill Containment may not have been