The Solvents Industry Association has released their latest Guidance Note entitled Local Exhaust Ventilation Procedures for Handling Solvents and Flammable Liquids. Compiled by solvents industry experts from within the membership[…]
The recent SIA Annual General Meeting saw former Chairman, Mark Brunt, be presented with the traditional Silver Salver in recognition of his outstanding service to the Association during his tenure[…]
If your company handles solvents or flammable liquids then the new SIA Resource Centre is the place to find all of our Guidance Notes and Safety Films in one place.[…]
Dr. Rob Oades, Global Product Steward with Shell Chemicals and Chair of the SIA Technical Committee was awarded the coveted Gerald Soane Award for his contribution to Health and Safety[…]
The Solvents Industry Association staged their 33rd and biggest ever Annual General Meeting on Thursday 17th October. Incorporating a drop-in health and safety exhibition for the first time, with stands provided by[…]
The Solvents Industry Association is delighted to announce the Aberdeen-based stainless steel IBC supplier, Hoover Ferguson as its latest Associate Member. Hoover Ferguson is a global company with specialised products,[…]
The Solvents Industry Association is delighted to welcome Holywell-based company, Elmac Technologies as the latest addition to their group of of Associate Members. Elmac Technologies is a leading UK manufacturer[…]
Solvent products are utilised in almost all manufacturing processes in a wide variety of applications. Many of the products we use that are vital to everyday modern living such as pharmaceuticals, personal[…]
Solvents can be classed as organic or inorganic materials. Water, the simplest and most abundant solvent on earth is classed as an inorganic solvent as its chemical structure does not contain[…]
Solvents are chemical products which have the ability to dissolve, suspend or extract other substances without changing their physical properties. Solvents can be organic (contain carbon) or inorganic (do not contain carbon). As[…]
