Our mission
Our mission
The mission of the European Solvents Industry Group (ESIG) is to promote the safe and sustainable use of oxygenated and hydrocarbon solvents in Europe and to ensure that the regulatory framework relevant to the manufacture, storage, distribution and application of these solvents is based on sound science and best practice.
We provide our members with advice and guidance to comply with the latest legislation, while encouraging members to share ESIG insights and advice with all parties that use or handle their solvent products.
ESIG only deals with ‘organic’ solvents, specifically oxygenated and hydrocarbon varieties. These two types are the most commonly used in Europe. Halogenated solvents consist of chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents, which fall outside of ESIG’s mission.