Absorbents (DIY): version 1

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# Absorbents (DIY) <!--category-->

## Identity <!--identity-->
name: Absorbents (DIY)
gpc_code: 10005626
gpc_level: brick
parent: category/85010200
gpc_publication: 286 GPC as of May 2026
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## About <!--about-->
Includes any products that may be described/observed as a material having the capacity or tendency to absorb another substance. These products have the ability to attract dissolved or finely dispersed substances from another medium thus separating the two. Absorbents are used in environmental clean up to control oil spills and can take various physical forms with which to achieve their objective. Includes products such as absorbent pads, sheets and pillows.

### Excludes

Excludes products such as lubricants and tissues.
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