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ESIG is dedicated to promoting the safe use of solvents and supporting manufacturers as well as any user of solvents in adhering to the highest safety standards. We provide a wide range of Product Stewardship materials such as posters and best practice guidelines, which offer valuable insights into handling solvents safely. Developed in close cooperation with industry experts such as the European Safety Federation (ESF), they include next to some generic do’s and don’ts, guidance on flammability, the use of gloves and the measurement of solvent vapour concentrations.
Additionally, we collaborate with the UK Solvents Industry Association (SIA) to develop informative safety films on transport and storage to further enhance understanding and awareness in this area.
Our material is regularly reviewed and updated when necessary and is available in several languages.
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Why solvents are essential in paints – and how to use them responsibly?
🔍🎨 ESIG's new short film sheds light on why choose solvent-based paint? For some jobs, it’s the necessary AND most sustainable choice. 📽️ Watch now and learn more! https://youtu.be/LqlvrorIb8A
Best Practice Guidelines
New joint ESF/ESIG Best Practice Guidelines "Respiratory Protection"
As part of its mission to promote the safe use of solvents and support manufacturers and any user of solvents in adhering to the highest safety standards, ESIG, together with their partner, the European Safety Association (ESF) has recently created its new Best Practice Guidelines (BPG) “Respiratory Protection Selection and Use – Guide for Solvents”. The guidelines are intended to provide general guidance on how to select, use and verify respiratory protective equipment for the protection of workers when using solvents.
Safe Handling Videos
Eco, Bio, Green - Do These Labels Mean ‘Safe’
🔍🌱 ESIG's new short film sheds light on why it’s essential to look beyond marketing labels and check product details carefully to make well-informed and safe choices. 📽️ Watch now and learn more!
Best Practice Guidelines
Respiratory Protection Selection and Use – Guide for Solvents
Safer solvent use starts with the right protection: the European Solvents Industry Group (ESIG) and the @European Safety Federation (ESF) have released their updated Best Practice Guideline:
“Respiratory Protection Selection and Use – Guide for Solvents”
“Respiratory Protection Selection and Use – Guide for Solvents”
Best Practice Guidelines
Measuring solvent vapour concentrations in the work environment: Update 2024
Measuring exposure to solvent vapours is key to understand whether the controls you have in place are sufficient to protect workers’ health. Learn more about the available techniques and how to design effective measurement programmes for your workplace by accessing the 2024 updated Best Practice Guidelines (BPG) “Strategies and Techniques for Measuring Solvent Vapour Concentrations in the Work Environment”
Best Practice Guidelines
Flammability guide: Update 2022
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 via our updated best practice guide. In June 2022, ESIG has updated the Flammability Guidelines to explain the main characteristics of solvent flammability and provide recommendations for safe handling and use.
Safe Handling Videos
Safe handling of solvents
This film enables users to identify health and environmental hazards and to implement best practices to ensure the safe handling of solvents. It is a joint production with the UK Solvents Industry Association (SIA).
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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 first video.
Safe Handling Videos
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.
Safe Handling Videos
Solvents and the safe use of gloves
ESIG in collaboration with the UK Solvents Industry Association (SIA) and the European Safety Federation (ESF) has updated the « Solvents and the safe use of gloves » film (available in six languages). This video shows how to select the appropriate gloves for a particular solvent, and how to use gloves for maximum protection.
Safe Handling Videos
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.
Safe Handling Videos
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.
Best Practice Guidelines
Safe use of gloves
Gloves are key to safely using solvents at work. Learn about best practice from experts you and your team can rely on.
Posters
Solvents@work poster
Ensure everyone at your workplace knows the do’s and don’ts for safely using solvents.