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Stakeholder Day: Solvents and the European Green Deal (part 1)

ESIG organised on 14 October 2021 a webinar on solvents and the European Green Deal. It was devoted to the circularity and sustainability aspects of the Green Deal and the role of solvents in the societal and regulatory context.

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Safe handling of solvents

ESIG in collaboration with the UK Solvents Industry Association (SIA) have updated their Safe Handling of Solvents safety film (in English), replacing the one first released in 2006. This video enables users to identify health, safety and environmental hazards and to implement best practice to ensure safe handling.

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Solvents, simply essential

Watch this video to learn about solvents and the industry’s impact in Europe. See how ESIG encourages best practice and supports innovation.

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Solvents and air quality

Discover how ESIG has engaged since its formation in 1996 in furthering the scientific and technical understanding on solvents and air quality contributing to reduce solvents’ VOC emissions.

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Reciprocal Calculation Procedure (RCP) part 2: how to calculate an OEL based on RCP method

In this video we will explain how to calculate an OEL based on the RCP. To learn more on what the RCP is and how this has evolved, watch our...
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Reciprocal Calculation Procedure (RCP) part 1: what hydrocarbon solvents and RCP are

To protect workers’ health, ESIG has just published two videos explaining how to calculate occupational exposure limits of hydrocarbon solvents thanks to the Reciprocal Calculation Procedure.

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Safe loading and transportation of bulk solvents by road

Designed to support hauliers, drivers and site operators, this short film encourages best practices in the transport of solvents and bulk transfer between vehicles and storage vessels.

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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.

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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.

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Solvents and static electricity

Identify potential sources of static electricity in the workplace and implement measures to avoid static discharge. Useful for all handlers of solvent-based materials.

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