Flammability guide
Static electricity is one of the main hazards associated with flammable solvents. Learn about the potential sources of static electricity and how to safely handle solvents in the workplace.
The solvents family
For many products to perform effectively, solvents are simply essential. Everyday, we benefit from the diverse range of available solvents and their unique properties. Read this brochure to learn more about solvents.
The air quality challenge
This 2016 paper by John Pearson, Chair, ESVOC Core Group, outlines the air quality challenges from ozone and VOCs facing Europe, and how best to manage them. An excerpt of this article appeared in our 2016 Winter Solutions newsletter.
Solvent VOC emissions inventories
The updated ESIG Solvents VOC inventories are out now with the 2015 estimated emissions. This February 2018 technical paper shows that VOC solvents emissions in the EU have stabilized since 2018.
New emissions targets under NEC
ESIG is committed to working with EU institutions to improve air quality and implement the National Emission Ceilings (NEC) Directive while preserving the competitiveness of European industry. This June 2015 paper outlines our views on the NEC review in the European Parliament.
Calculating the vapour pressure of hydrocarbon Solvents from simple physico-chemical properties
Determining the vapour pressures for solvents with low volatility can be difficult and time-consuming. This 2002 paper by Erik Olsen explains how to use a simple calculation tool to determine whether solvents are VOCs under the definition of the EU Solvent Emissions (NEC) Directive.
Solvents and the safe use of gloves
Learn how to select the appropriate gloves for a particular solvent, and how to use gloves for maximum protection.
Solvents and IBCs
Using Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) to handle solvent products presents unique hazards. This short video contains valuable guidance on IBC selection, and best practice for storage and handling as well as information about relevant legislation.
Carbon content of commonly used solvents
This fact sheet shows the amount of Carbon included in some of the most commonly used solvents. The list is divided between family (Alcohols, Esters, etc.), solvent, CAS number and Carbon content (%m).
Solutions Newsletter – Winter 2016
Topics: OSPA and HSPA general assemblies – ESIG new logo and website – GES, smarter and simpler – Solvents@work videos on free USBs – CEFIC update on industry competitiveness – Europe’s air quality challenge – NEC Directive update
