Our colleagues at the UK-based Solvents Industry Association (SIA) have been busy with the production of their latest information film, \u2018So, you think you know about solvents?\u2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n This short film highlights the importance of solvents to our everyday lives, illustrating the use of solvents in the manufacture of essential products such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, personal care and sanitisers.<\/p>\n SIA General Secretary, Andrew Norman said, \u201cWe are delighted with the result of this latest film. Right at the start of the project, our research showed that when people hear the word solvent, there is a perception that these are products which are harmful to human health and the environment and are usually confined to the garden shed or garage. 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