Our Mission

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.

Solvent Industry Association Mission

What we do


Since its establishment, the SIA has sought to promote the UK's Solvent consumers, distributors and manufacturers. The SIA is the single point of contact that industry and Regulators can use as the medium to educate and to advocate best practice.

SIA News


NEWS | COURSES


SIA Spring Dinner 2024

IWM Churchill War Rooms in London was at full capacity as the backdrop for the SIA Annual Spring Dinner on […]

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SIA Members raise more than £2000 for Macmillan Cancer Support

Members and Guests at the 2023 Solvents Industry Association Annual Conference raised a record £2,010 for Macmillan Cancer Support through […]

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NEWS | COURSES


Free Lunch & Learn Webinar – Hose Safety Awareness

Free SIA Lunch & Learn Webinar – The Importance of Hose Safety Awareness in the Solvents Industry Tuesday 27th February […]

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NEWS | COURSES


New Member Announcement – Hammond Chemicals

Hammond Chemicals, an independent, family-led business based in the West Midlands, is the latest company to join the SIA’s growing […]

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SIA Guidance Notes


Guidance Notes
GUIDANCE | NEWS

SIA Guidance Notes

The work of the SIA’s Technical Committee is often published as Guidance Notes, relating to topics important to our members and solvents end-users. Our comprehensive Guidance Notes are available free of charge, and can be downloaded.

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SIA Safety Films


Safe Handling of Solvents

SAFETY FILMS


Safe Handling of Solvents

Multi-lingual Versions

So, You Think You Know About Solvents?

SAFETY FILMS


So, You Think You Know About Solvents?

Multi-lingual Versions

Solvents and IBCs

SAFETY FILMS


Solvents and IBCs

Multi-lingual Versions

Solvents and Static Electricity

SAFETY FILMS


Solvents and Static Electricity

Multi-lingual Versions

Solvents and the Safe Use of Gloves

SAFETY FILMS


Solvents and the Safe Use of Gloves

Multi-lingual Versions

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SIA Membership


If you would like to become a member of the SIA, and experience the benefits of being part of an Association which brings real value to its members, then join now by contacting Andrew Norman, SIA General Secretary.

Telephone +44 (0)7758 118675 or Email info@solvents.org.uk