Oxygenated Solvents – Esters
Esters or acetates are commonly used oxygenates which have good solvency power and characteristic odours.Ethyl acetate and N-propyl acetate for example are used in confectionery and are instantly recognisable by[…]
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Oxygenated Solvents – Glycol Ethers
Glycol ethers consist of a large group of around 30 products, utilised extensively within the sector producing ‘water-based’ materials. Unique in their characteristics as a solvent, glycol ethers are hydrotropic,[…]
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SIA Re-issues Safe Handling of Solvents Safety Film
The Solvents Industry Association in collaboration with the European Solvents Industry Group (ESIG) have updated and re-issued their award-winning* Safe Handling of Solvents safety film, replacing the one first released[…]
SIA Appoints Kevin Morgan as Chairman
The Solvents Industry Association has appointed Kevin Morgan, Commercial Director at Brenntag UK as their new Chairman, taking over from Mark Brunt who completed his tenure in March. Kevin will[…]
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PH Europe Joins the SIA
The Solvents Industry Association is delighted to announce the addition of the Huddersfield-based company, PH Europe to their growing list of Associate Members. With operations and facilities in the UK,[…]
SIA Raises £1,015 for Chance to Shine Charity
The Solvents Industry Association Spring Dinner, held at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on 21st March raised £1,015 for the cricket-related charity, Chance to Shine. Chance to Shine is a[…]
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SIA Releases Updated Guidance on Denatured Alcohols
Following recent changes to EU Regulation relating to the standardisation of denaturant formulations for Completely Denatured Alcohol (CDA) across Member States, members of the Solvents Industry Association’s Technical Committee have[…]
ESIG Launch the 2019 Solvents Award
The European Solvents Industry Group (ESIG) has opened invitations to companies using solvents to submit applications to receive the prestigious ESIG Solvents Award 2019. The successful applicant will be recognised[…]
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SIA Releases Latest Guidance on the Handling of Solvents in Small Packages
The Solvents Industry Association has released new Guidance entitled, ‘Handling of Solvents in Small Packages’. Produced by a team of UK-based specialists from the SIA Technical Committee, the Guidance is[…]
SIA Events Diary 2019
The SIA hosts a number of events in the calendar year for our members and guests. SIA Executive Committee Meetings Thursday 21st March 2019 – Broadway House, London Thursday 20th[…]
