Green Rhino EnviroPad 5.0 - S6 Small 610 x 460 mm Spill Mat - 6L Oil Capacity

 Specifications

Compatibility

Who is this for?

The EnviroPad 5.0 S6 is specified by site managers, environmental managers, and plant operators on construction, civil engineering, utilities, and rail projects where small motor-driven equipment is in regular use. It is the standard spill control provision for any site required to comply with the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Water Resources Act 1991, both of which place a legal duty on operators to prevent hydrocarbon pollution of land and watercourses. At 610 mm x 460 mm, the S6 is sized specifically for compact plant: disc cutters, small generators, water pumps, and similar equipment where a larger mat would be impractical or disproportionate.

Typical applications

• Placed beneath a disc cutter or cut-off saw during cutting operations to capture fuel drips and oil seepage from the engine

• Deployed at temporary refuelling points for small plant and hand-held power tools

• Used under portable generators on site, particularly where the generator is close to drainage channels, watercourses, or permeable ground

• Positioned beneath water pumps during dewatering operations where hydraulic fluid leaks are a foreseeable risk

• Kept in a plant operator's vehicle for rapid deployment at the start of shift under any equipment being operated that day

• Used as the primary spill control measure at tower light refuelling points

• Specified on Considerate Constructors Scheme sites as a documented, auditable pollution prevention measure

How to use

1. Position the EnviroPad 5.0 S6 on the ground directly beneath the equipment, label side up. The orange surround indicates the correct orientation.

2. Ensure the pad extends beyond the drip zone of the equipment on all sides where practicable.

3. Begin operations as normal. The pad requires no activation or preparation.

4. During use, the smart polymer core will absorb and solidify any hydrocarbon contact. The pad will thicken progressively as it absorbs. Rainwater will shed freely from the mesh surface.

5. To check remaining capacity, press the pad surface. When the pad has thickened uniformly across its entire surface, it is approaching full capacity and should be replaced.

6. To move or store the pad, handle normally. Solidified hydrocarbons will not drain or squeeze out onto hands, clothing, or vehicle interiors.

7. If muddy or contaminated on the surface, jet wash clean before redeployment. No contaminants will be flushed out by washing.

8. When fully saturated, dispose of in a normal hazardous waste bin. No special COSHH handling is required.

Safety

• The EnviroPad is designed for incidental drips and refuelling spills only. If a catastrophic spill is foreseeable, such as a pierced drum or ruptured hydraulic line, a bunded area with a minimum 110% capacity of the risk volume is required.

• Wear nitrile gloves when handling a used pad, particularly in the early stages of saturation where liquid hydrocarbons may still be present at the surface.

• Store unused pads flat, away from direct sunlight and heat sources, which can pre-activate the smart polymer.

• Do not use for chemical or solvent spills. The Neutroilize polymer is formulated for hydrocarbon use only.

• Do not use for AdBlue spills. A dedicated AdBlue-compatible product such as the SpillTector is required for that application.

Maintenance

The EnviroPad requires no routine maintenance during use. Inspect the pad at the start of each shift by pressing the surface to gauge polymer thickness. A pad that has thickened uniformly across its full surface has reached or is approaching its 6-litre capacity and should be replaced before the next use. If the surface becomes obscured by mud, cement slurry, or site debris, jet wash clean. This will not release any solidified hydrocarbons. Store clean, unused pads flat in their original packaging to prevent pre-activation. Keep a minimum of one spare pad per item of plant to allow immediate replacement after disposal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between the EnviroPad and a standard absorbent spill mat or plant nappy?

 A: A standard absorbent spill mat or plant nappy uses polypropylene, which works like a sponge. It absorbs hydrocarbons but does not hold them permanently. Apply pressure, hang it up, or move it across site and the absorbed oil drains back out. The EnviroPad uses smart polymer technology to convert hydrocarbons into a non-leaching solid that is permanently locked inside the pad. Once solidified, the contaminant cannot be recovered under any normal site conditions.

Q: Does the EnviroPad work with HVO?

 A: Yes. Generation 5.0 was specifically developed to extend full compatibility to hydrotreated vegetable oil and bio hydraulic fluids. Previous generations had limited or unrated HVO performance. If your site has switched plant fuel to HVO, Gen 5.0 is the version to specify.

Q: What happens when it rains? Will the pad fill with contaminated water?

 A: No. The smart polymer does not react with water. Rainwater passes through the top mesh and sheds freely from the pad surface without flushing out any solidified hydrocarbons. This is the critical practical advantage over spill trays and nappy-style products, which collect rainwater, mix it with captured oil, and either overflow or require hazardous waste disposal of large volumes of contaminated water.

Q: Is the EnviroPad a legal requirement on construction sites?

 A: Spill control measures are a legal requirement under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Water Resources Act 1991, both of which impose a duty of care on site operators to prevent hydrocarbon pollution of land and watercourses. The specific product is not mandated by name, but a documented, effective spill control measure is required for any plant with a combustion engine operating near permeable ground or drainage. The EnviroPad, with its permanent hydrocarbon solidification mechanism, is one of the most defensible choices available.

Q: Can the EnviroPad be driven over by plant?

 A: Yes. The EnviroPad is constructed to withstand being driven over by tracked vehicles including excavators. This makes it practical to leave deployed under plant during operations without needing to remove it for access. Standard polypropylene absorbent mats would squeeze out their absorbed contents under this kind of load.

Q: How do I know when the EnviroPad needs replacing?

 A: As the smart polymer reacts with hydrocarbons it swells to approximately twice its original thickness. Press the surface of the pad: when it has thickened uniformly across its full area, it is at or near its 6-litre capacity and should be replaced. In practice, most operators develop a feel for replacement intervals based on their equipment's typical leak rate.

Q: Can I jet wash and reuse the EnviroPad?

 A: The EnviroPad can be jet washed to remove surface mud and debris, and redeployed. Unlike absorbent products, jet washing will not flush solidified hydrocarbons back into the environment. However, jet washing does not restore polymer capacity: once the smart polymer has reacted, that portion of the pad is permanently saturated. Washing extends the pad's useful working life by keeping the mesh clear, but replacement is still required when full capacity is reached.

Q: What awards does the EnviroPad carry and why does that matter for procurement?

 A: The EnviroPad carries the King's Award for Enterprise Innovation 2025, the UK's most prestigious business recognition, and was named Best Product Innovation 2024 by Construction News. For procurement teams working under Considerate Constructors Scheme requirements or ESG frameworks, specifying an independently recognised innovation provides an auditable quality signal. Morgan Sindall has listed EnviroPad on the Considerate Constructors Best Practice Hub.

Q: How should a used EnviroPad be disposed of?

 A: In your normal hazardous waste bins. The EnviroPad has no special COSHH requirements because the hydrocarbons are solidified and non-leaching rather than stored as liquid. This is a significant practical advantage over liquid-retaining spill trays, which require disposal of hazardous liquid waste that must be handled and transported by a licensed contractor.

Q: Why order the EnviroPad through CMT Group?

  A: CMT Group has supplied construction sites across the UK and holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, CHAS Elite, SSIP, and BSIF Registered Safety Supplier accreditations. Most of our products have same or next day delivery, so orders placed before 7pm online are despatched for next working day delivery, with VIP dedicated delivery available UK-wide within 2 to 3 hours for urgent requirements. For projects requiring ongoing supply, CMT's EDGE procurement portal provides agreed contract pricing, role-based spending controls, and full document management including proof of deliveries and invoices.