Absorbent Specialty Products

What Absorbent Specialty Products does

Absorbent Specialty Products (ASP) is a woman-owned, Rhode Island-based manufacturer of specialty absorbent, flood-control, mortuary, and chemical-neutralization products, founded in 2004 by Carol Dancer. The company operates from a 70,000-square-foot Pawtucket, RI facility (purchased in 2020) producing over 400 SKUs, with approximately 90% of products manufactured domestically in the United States. Its portfolio is organized across four divisions: Absorbents (water-only, oil-only, universal aggressive and non-aggressive pads, socks, rolls, and pillows for spill response); Flood Control under the flagship Quick Dam brand (water-activated flood bags, barriers, and indoor/construction water-control products, protected by a granted utility patent and two design patents); Mortuary under the Liquid Lock and Bio-Bones brands (gel-forming absorbents, PLA Corn Resin prosthetics, artificial arteries, and pre-assembled reconstruction kits for funeral homes and organ/tissue banks); and Specialty (Acid and Base neutralizers with color-change indicators, Oil Eating Microbes bioremediation product, SAC-D ballistic/blast mitigation bags, and Bucket-O-Snow). Proprietary technology spans polymer absorbent chemistry capable of converting fluids into gel at 300–500x weight absorption, biodegradable PLA prosthetics, and bentonite-clay-delivered hydrocarbon-digesting microbes.

ASP's business model is primarily direct-to-consumer and direct-to-SMB manufacturing, selling through two Shopify-based e-commerce storefronts (absorbsp.com and quickdams.com) with same-day shipping on orders received by 12pm EST via UPS, supplemented by selective third-party distribution (Water-Gate, exclusive Flood Gate manufacturing and distribution rights). Pricing is unit-level with bulk-pack tiers, credit-card checkout, and unit prices ranging from roughly $4.50 to $167. The customer base spans five vertical segments — property management/facilities, industrial/manufacturing, mortuary/funeral services, government/military/education, and sports/recreation — with no named anchor customers disclosed. The company is currently building an enterprise field-sales capability (active Facility Solutions Sales Manager hire) to address B2B accounts in property management, healthcare, education, municipal, and industrial markets, signaling a go-to-market shift beyond pure e-commerce. Revenue, funding, and headcount precision are not disclosed; the firm operates with 11–50 employees under concentrated founder ownership and holds SBA Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business certification (2009) and the SBA Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year award for Rhode Island and New England (2018).

Name

Absorbent Specialty Products

Legal name

Absorbent Specialty Products LLC

Website

https://absorbsp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Absorbent Specialty Products is a woman-owned Rhode Island manufacturer producing 400+ SKUs of absorbents, Quick Dam flood-control products, mortuary reconstruction supplies, and chemical neutralizers for industrial, facility, funeral, government, and consumer customers via direct e-commerce and emerging enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Absorbent Products Manufacturing

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Hard Surface & Multi-Purpose Cleaners (All-purpose, Floor, Bathroom, Kitchen) (CRADAKAG)

Keywords

• Industrial absorbent products
• Flood control barriers
• Mortuary supplies
• Chemical spill neutralizers
• Spill response products

Headquarters

HQ city

Pawtucket

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: ASP generates revenue through the manufacture and direct sale of absorbent products, mortuary supplies, neutralizers, and flood control solutions. The company sells over 400 SKUs through its e-commerce platforms. Internet orders are paid by credit card. Products are available in various unit configurations with tiered pricing for bulk quantities.
2. Exclusive Distribution Rights: In 2015, ASP secured exclusive manufacturing and distribution rights for Flood Gates, expanding its flood protection product portfolio through proprietary distribution arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Absorbent Specialty Products manufactures and sells a diversified portfolio of 400+ SKUs across four product divisions: (1) Absorbents — water-only, oil-only, and universal absorbent pads, socks, rolls, and pillows; (2) Flood Control — patented Quick Dam water-activated flood bags and barriers for residential and commercial use; (3) Mortuary — Liquid Lock gel-forming absorbents, Bio-Bones PLA prosthetics, Artificial Arteries, and reconstruction kits for funeral homes and organ/tissue banks; and (4) Neutralizers and Specialty — color-change acid/base neutralizers, Oil Eating Microbes bioremediation, SAC-D ballistic bag, and Bucket-O-Snow sensory product.

Product overview

Absorbent Specialty Products (ASP) is a woman-owned manufacturing company founded in 2004, producing over 400 stock-keeping units (SKUs) from a 70,000-square-foot facility in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The company's portfolio spans four interconnected product divisions: (1) Absorbents — water-only, oil-only, and universal (aggressive and non-aggressive) absorbent pads, socks, rolls, and pillows for industrial, commercial, and spill-response use; (2) Flood Control (Quick Dam brand) — water-activated flood bags, barriers, and water management products for residential and commercial flood protection; (3) Mortuary (Liquid Lock brand) — a comprehensive reconstruction system including Bio-Bones PLA-based prosthetics, Artificial Arteries irrigation tubing, Liquid Lock super-absorbent gels/pads/garments, and reconstruction kits; and (4) Specialty — chemical neutralizers (Acid and Base), Oil Eating Microbes bioremediation product, SAC-D ballistic/absorbent protection, and Bucket-O-Snow sensory play product. The company also distributes supporting mortuary supplies such as trocar buttons, body bags, embalming thread, surgical needles, and unionalls. Quick Dam is the flagship consumer/commercial brand, while Liquid Lock and Bio-Bones serve the organ/tissue banking and funeral home markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Quick Dam: Flagship brand offering flood control products including flood bags, barriers, and water control solutions for homes and businesses.
• Flood Gate
• Water Curb
• Water Force
• Sport Savers
• Liquid Lock
• Bio Bones
• Mighty Mats

Products and services

• Quick Dam Flood Control Products Water-activated flood bags, barriers, and related water damage protection products for homes and businesses; includes Flood Gates under exclusive distribution rights, Water Curb, Water Force, and indoor water control line (mats, drip mats, hi-visibility, and grime-hiding water dams).
• Liquid Lock Absorbents Super-absorbent mortuary product line that converts fluid into gel to prevent seepage, leaks, and discharge; includes powders, cavity fillers, pre-filled bone inserts, pads, rolls, garments, sheets, liners, and absorb up to 300-500x their weight in fluid.
• Bio-Bones Biodegradable Prosthetics Biodegradable bone replacement prosthetics made from PLA Corn Resin (Polylactic Acid), designed surgical blue; available for arms, spine, sternum, hip, legs, knees, ankles, and feet; cremation-friendly and reshapable via slide-and-twist lock.
• Artificial Arteries Internal irrigation tubing system for distributing embalming fluids to extremities in donation and tissue bank cases; includes replacement and insert artery types for various body locations.
• Acid Neutralizer Chemical neutralizer for acid spills; available in bottles, pillows, pads, and socks; neutralizes sulfuric, nitric, acetic, phosphoric, and hydrochloric acids with color-change indication (purple for non-acidic).
• Base Neutralizer Chemical neutralizer for base/caustic spills such as sodium hydroxide and ammonium hydroxide; available in bottles, pillows, pads, and socks with color-change indication (orange for non-caustic).
• Water-Only Absorbents Absorbent products that selectively absorb water while repelling oils and other hydrocarbons; includes Bucket-O-Snow, Commode Pads, and Spill Bucket Socks.
• Oil-Only Absorbents Absorbent pads and rolls that selectively absorb oil and hydrocarbons while repelling water; includes Monitor Well Socks, Oil-Only Absorbent Pads, and Oil-Only Absorbent Rolls.
• Universal Absorbents (Aggressive Fluids) Absorbent pads, socks, and rolls designed for aggressive fluids including oils, fuels, and harsh chemicals; includes Universal Absorbent Pads, Universal Absorbent Socks, and Universal Laminated Absorbent Pads & Rolls.
• Universal Absorbents (Non-Aggressive Fluids) Absorbent pads and rolls for general-purpose, non-aggressive fluid cleanup such as water, mild cleaners, and non-hazardous liquids; includes Floor Pads and Mighty Mats Cellulose Pads & Rolls.
• Funeral Home Supplies Range of mortuary and funeral home supplies including Adkins Trocar Buttons, Body Bag Liners, Crypt Liners, Embalm Sleeves, Embalming Thread, Eye Caps, Head Blocks, Self Adherent Bandages, Skin Recovery Absorbent Pads, Stretch Film, Surgical Needles, and Unionalls & Pants.
• Oil Eating Microbes Bentonite clay carrier containing 142 billion microbes per ounce that digest hydrocarbon spills on contact; treats gasoline, diesel, crude oil, lubricating oil, kerosene, and animal/vegetable oils on concrete, asphalt, and other surfaces; 5-year shelf life; each pound treats 100 sq.ft.
• SAC-D Super-absorbent bag that swells on contact with water to create a gel barrier; used for ballistic protection, fragment collection, blast mitigation, forensic evidence collection, EOD protection, and as a sandbag alternative in flood situations.
• Bucket-O-Snow Snow powder that, when mixed with water, instantly creates fake snow for sensory play, winter decorations, science experiments, and promotional/gift applications; non-toxic and non-hazardous.
• Mortuary Reconstruction Kits Bundled kits combining Bio-Bones prosthetics, arteries, and absorbent pads for full donor reconstruction (Full Upper & Lower Reconstruction Kit, Lower Extremity kit, Lower Extremity Skin Donor Kit, Donor Care Pack).
• Sport-Savers and Spill Bucket Socks Sports field maintenance products (Sport-Savers) and absorbent socks designed to fit standard spill buckets for facility and athletic use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Absorbs 300-500 times its weight in fluid
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Flood Gate (exclusive rights)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2015In 2015, ASP secured exclusive manufacturing and distribution rights for Flood Gates, expanding its flood protection solutions portfolio. This exclusive arrangement allows ASP to manufacture and distribute Flood Gate products as part of its comprehensive flood control offering.
• Water-Gate DistributionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013In 2013, ASP began distributing Water-Gate, a flood control solution, marking the company's entry into distributing third-party flood protection products alongside its proprietary Quick Dam line.
• Geoff Perry (Wood Prosthetics Development)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Early partnership with Geoff Perry to develop and manufacture wood prosthetics in a basement setting in 2004. This collaboration contributed to ASP's mortuary product development during its founding years.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• New Pig Corporation: Specialty manufacturer of industrial absorbents, spill containment, and facility maintenance products. Directly comparable to ASP's Absorbents and Neutralizer product lines targeting industrial spill response customers.
• ESP (Environmental Specialty Products): Manufacturer of spill response absorbents, containment products, and industrial wipers. Direct overlap with ASP's water-only, oil-only, and universal absorbent categories.
• Sellars Absorbent Materials: Manufacturer of absorbent pads, rolls, socks, and wipes for industrial and commercial spill cleanup. Closely comparable product mix to ASP's universal and oil-only absorbent SKUs.
• Oil-Dri Corporation of America: Public manufacturer of absorbent products including cat litter, floor absorbents, and industrial spill response. Comparable to ASP's absorbent product family and similar B2B distribution model.
• Mopec: Manufacturer and distributor of mortuary, pathology, and anatomy equipment and supplies. Directly comparable to ASP's mortuary product line including reconstruction kits and funeral home supplies.
• FloodSax: UK-based manufacturer of water-activated flood barriers and alternative sandbags. Directly comparable to ASP's Quick Dam flood bag and barrier product line in both technology and end-customer use case.

Broad incumbents

• Brady Corporation (SPC): Diversified industrial identification and safety products company whose SPC division offers spill containment and absorbent solutions comparable to ASP's universal and oil-only absorbent lines.
• 3M: Diversified global manufacturer with an industrial absorbents and chemical spill product portfolio that competes head-on with ASP's universal absorbents and acid/base neutralizers, alongside vastly broader product lines.
• Justrite Safety Group: Provider of safety, storage, and spill containment products including absorbents and neutralizers. Overlaps with ASP's industrial spill response and neutralizer product lines, though distributed through a broader safety portfolio.

Emerging players

• Hydrosack: Manufacturer of water-activated flood barriers targeting residential and commercial flood preparedness. Comparable technology and use case to ASP's Quick Dam product line, primarily competing in international and online channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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