this is a Universal Absorbent Sock - absorbs water, oils, and cleans up acids, caustics, solvents, urine/bodily fluids, flammable and toxic liquids. Universal Absorbent Socks provide superior absorbency just when you need it. When you need an absorbent to stay in place for long periods of time the JXY universal absorbent sock is just the ticket! Perfect for containing and controlling spills, JXY socks soak up all the spill.