Solvents Industry Association
About us
The Solvents Industry Association exists to promote the safe, sustainable and responsible use of chemical solvents and to ensure that the regulatory framework relevant to the manufacture, storage, distribution and their use is based on sound science and best practice.
Products & services
Introduction to Solvents Training
A one-day course designed to offer an introduction to all aspects of the solvents industry. The next course is due to be delivered on 30th June in Birmingham. This course is designed to benefit anyone within the solvents industry who would like to acquire a greater understanding, or for those who are new to the industry and would like to learn more. The course includes interactive sessions, and would be especially useful to those in commercial or administrative areas. Course content - The history of solvents - An introduction to Petrochemicals and Solvents - Where solvents come from - Types of solvents - Choosing the right solvent - Solvent end-uses and applications - Safety, Health and Environment, legislation, SDS, REACH, CLP - Packaging and labelling - Transport - Introduction to Product Stewardship
Guidance Videos
The Solvents Industry Association produces a range of guidance videos, which are all freely available to view on the SIA website. They are also available in European languages - French, German, Spanish, and Italian. Topics include: - Safe Handling of Solvents - Safe Loading and Transportation of Bulk Solvents by Road - So, You Think You Know About Solvents? - Solvents and IBCs - Solvents and Static Electricity - Solvents and the Safe Use of Gloves
Guidance Notes
The Solvent Industry Association publishes Guidance Notes relating to topics important to our members and solvents end-users. These are amended as legislation or new regulatory compliance guidance, changes. SIA's comprehensive Guidance Notes are available free of charge, and can be downloaded via the SIA website.
