DRY DETOXIFICATION SYSTEM
SPILLCAT
Developed by former Ministry of Defence scientists, SPILLCAT is a next-generation dry detoxification system that rapidly immobilises and safely neutralises toxic chemicals, using up to 10× less material.
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Engineered for operational environments, it enables effective containment through direct application or deployment with compatible delivery systems, requiring no mixing or additives.
01
2:1
MMx
Mustard Agents
For use against
HD
Sulfur Mustard
L1
Lewisite-1
L
Technical Lewisite
YA
50:50 HD:L mixture
02
3:1
GMx
G-Series Agents
For use against
GA
Tabun
GB
Sarin
GD
Soman
03
2:1
VMx
V-Series Agents
For use against
VX
VX
A230
A230
A234
A234
04
4:1
UMx
Universal
For use against
All listed neat liquid chemical agents, including precursors, for use when the threat is unknown or cannot be immediately identified.
Neutralisation ratio by mass (Powder : Agent)
TARGETED & UNIVERSAL FORMULATIONS
Optimised for Known & Unknown Threats
Three agent-specific formulations deliver optimum performance against known threats, with a universal formulation providing effective neutralisation when agent identification is uncertain.
Tested & Verified
Independently
Every formulation has been tested and verified against live chemical agents by accredited independent and government laboratories to confirm its real-world performance against the most toxic liquid threats.
Detailed test data, methodologies, and verified results are available for review, providing full transparency on performance across tested agents.
Selected Live Agent Test Results
HD (Sulfur Mustard)
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GB (Sarin)
--%
VX
--%
A230
--%
99% destruction threshold
01 Respond
Stable
SPILLCAT’s catalytic, temperature-resilient chemistry allows safe long-term storage without degradation — ensuring readiness in the field, laboratory, or warehouse.
Portable
Its lightweight, dry formulation is easy to transport and deploy in any environment — as little as 2 kg neutralises 1 kg of agent.
02 Deploy
Simple Deployment
Its coarse dry-powder formulation requires minimal training, with no mixing and no additives such as water or oxygen, enabling rapid containment through direct application or with compatible delivery systems.
Safe to Handle
Formulated without corrosive ingredients or heavy metals, SPILLCAT is safe to handle with minimal PPE.
03 Dispose
Proven Detoxification
Independently verified in live-agent testing, SPILLCAT neutralises the most toxic chemical threats in a controlled manner with no off-gasing.
Easy Disposal
After neutralisation, residues are fully contained to prevent environmental dispersal and can be safely incinerated or disposed of via standard hazmat waste streams.
OPERATION READY
Designed for Every Phase of Detoxification
SPILLCAT is engineered for reliability and safety in real-world conditions — balancing performance, operator protection, and environmental responsibility from storage through to final disposal. Each element has been tested to simplify response, protect operators, and eliminate secondary hazards.
Chemical Weapon Payloads
For operational use on military bases and in the field, SPILLCAT absorbs and neutralises a wide range of chemical warfare agents quickly and safely — enabling rapid decontamination of equipment, surfaces, and containment areas.
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Designed to integrate with existing CBRN response workflows, SPILLCAT reduces responder exposure, prevents secondary contamination, and simplifies disposal and site handover.
NEUTRALISATION IN THE FIELD
For Deployment across Defence, Industry & Emergency Response
SPILLCAT delivers reliable chemical neutralisation wherever toxic hazards demand rapid, ruggedised, field-ready response.
SPILLCAT Kill Bag
Designed for field deployment with Valent Applications Viper™ and Monica™ munition extraction systems, the SPILLCAT Kill Bag is a ruggedised, man-portable containment system, providing a compact and controlled environment for the safe absorption and destruction of chemical agents.
Agent
Capacity
5.0
litres
Weight
(inc. dry powder)
14.7
kilograms
KEY FEATURES
Fluoropolymer liner. Chemically inert and compatible with aggressive agents.
Single-munition neutralisation. Safely contains and neutralises a 155 mm CW payload (≈4.5 L).
Staubli inlet interface. Supports remote drill-and-drain extraction systems.
CBRN-rated filtration. Prevents toxic vapour release during filling.
SPILLCAT Kill Drum
Designed for higher-capacity operations with Valent Applications Viper™ and Monica™ munition extraction systems, the SPILLCAT Kill Drum provides scalable performance, enabling controlled neutralisation of bulk agent quantities or multiple small targets.
Agent
Capacity
3/6/10
litres
Weight
(inc. dry powder)
14/25/38
kilograms
KEY FEATURES
316L Stainless Steel. High chemical resistance. Also available with PFA lining.​
Bulk neutralisation capability. Designed for emptying and neutralising multiple small targets or aggregate volumes.
Configurable inlet interface. Range of fill ports available, with a standard Staubli “lossless” connector for controlled agent transfer.
CBRN-rated filtration. Prevents toxic vapour release during filling.
DELIVERY FORMATS
Tailored Systems for Chemical Weapon Neutralisation
Purpose-built to work with specialist extraction and transfer systems, SPILLCAT’s delivery formats offer compact mobility for field response, and robust capacity for large-scale neutralisation and disposal.
SPILLCAT Munition Transport Drum
A standard commercial HDPE drum with or without an integrated CBRN-rated filter. Supplied with sufficient SPILLCAT teabags to pack around the vessel before transport.
KEY FEATURES
Commercial HDPE drum. Built on a standard, widely available drum body.
Optional filter. Can be supplied with the lid adapted to take a CBRN-rated filter.
Range of sizes. Different drum sizes available to suit the item being moved.
Supplied with SPILLCAT Tea Bags. Individually wrapped and sufficient to pack around the vessel or contaminated item.
SPILLCAT Tea Bag
Designed to absorb and destroy 0.2 L of uncontained CWA. The 25 x 25 cm, tough, porous Tea Bags can be packed around munitions or containers for safe transport.
KEY FEATURES
0.2 L per bag. Each teabag holds sufficient SPILLCAT for 0.2 litres of CWA.
25 × 25 cm format. Convenient size for spills or packing around CW related items.
Porous woollen construction. Tough, lightweight and absorbent.
Individually wrapped. Each bag stays sealed until the point of use.
SPILLCAT 2.5kg Pouch
2.5kg of SPILLCAT powder, enough to destroy 1 litre of CWA. Powder pouches are used in-situ to fill Kill Drums/other containers. Can also be used on spills.
KEY FEATURES
One pouch, one litre. Nothing to weigh or measure. Holds sufficient SPILLCAT for one litre of CWA.
18-month shelf life. Two-layer LDPE and Mylar construction with an oxygen excluder to prolong shelf life.
Independently Tested. Destroys 99.96% of CWA.
Easy to use. Just tear/cut open, dispense into container, add the agent and leave. No Mixing. No additives. No solvent.
The active ingredients of SPILLCAT are an inorganic catalyst and an organic nucleophile that irreversibly react with the chemical agent leaving detoxified byproducts.
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To prolong the shelf life of the powder mixes and aid absorption and dispersal of the agent throughout the powder mix, various additives have been included in the formulations. These function as desiccants, antioxidants, acid scavengers, and anti-caking agents. They are stable and non-toxic.
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Furthermore, as the powders are designed to degrade the chemical agents in a controlled manner (although an exotherm is possible as reaction rates are proportional to temperature), an absorbent has been included to rapidly immobilise the liquid chemicals into a ‘solid’ matrix, while the active components get to work degrading the agent. The absorbent is a cellulose-based granular powder and is non-toxic.
SPILLCAT formulations vary depending on the class of target chemical agent. End users can select formulations based on expected threat profiles—for example, European users managing abandoned chemical weapons with known payloads may choose agent-specific formulations, while the Universal formulation offers broader applicability and remains at an earlier stage of testing.
Yes. The coarse dry powder is pre-formulated and active as supplied. SPILLCAT can be applied directly from 2.5 kg bags by pouring onto the target, without the need for any delivery system or mixing with water or additives. This eliminates preparation time, reduces equipment dependency, and removes common failure points associated with mixed or activated neutralisation systems.
SPILLCAT is designed to gently destroy agent without generating excessive heat. As a result, the formulation works in a two-step process to first rapidly adsorb the agent, then to more slowly destroy it. Depending on agent and ambient temperature, the process is complete in 8 hours to 7 days.
The reaction with some agents (particularly Mustards and Lewisites) can be exothermic, and, in some cases small quantities of gases can be evolved; however, the chemical process does not liberate acid gases. The chlorides and fluorides are trapped in the solid matrix as salts.
As a precaution, the Kill Bag and Kill Drum delivery systems are fitted with standard DIN40 CBRN rated filter canisters to remove any hazardous vapours. It is also expected that operators will be wearing PPE.
Depending on the agent destroyed, the end product is a dry solid or near solid powder. This can be fed into existing incineration facilities directly, or standard hazmat waste streams (depending on territory).
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It should be remembered that Kill Bags and Kill Drums may have very low levels of residual contamination in and/or around the entry port.
Technical FAQ
Answers to commonly raised technical questions. For requirements not covered here, please contact us to discuss your operational needs.