What is a TCLP Test?
This is a test utilized to measure the amount of heavy metals and volatiles in the wastewater treatment industry. These standards are not applicable for spill containment but have been cited as a test that is used to identify the amount of lead present on an absorbent pillow after a spill has occurred. Batteries do shed lead particulates that settle in the bottom of battery containers as a natural part of the battery aging process. Obviously, older batteries will have higher levels of sediment than newer batteries. You need to determine if any lead is present after a spill has occurred regardless of the manufacturer of the absorbent and neutralizing pillows.
