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The packaging itself has also been redesigned – signalling to retailers and tradesmen that the product is new and updated. The image on the front of the cartridges states "NEW PRODUCT FORMULATION".

As well as being more eco-friendly, the new M-Silicon differs from the original version by offering a softer consistency, which facilitates application. The surface also appears less glossy for a better match with Alfix CeraFill grouts. Further, workability has been altered as the sealant is now very easy to smooth when finishing the surface.

The change in formulation implies that new and old M-Silicon cartridges should not find use within the same project for adjoining, continuous joints, whereas application on eg separate walls will not entail visible colour variations.

These M-Silicon colours are currently being replaced: pale grey, grey, black grey, steel grey, anthracite, and brilliant white.

This gives users the optimal viewing experience – whether they are accessing alfix.com on site using a smartphone with a small screen, or using a tablet or desktop from the office, the retailer or home.

We hope the new version of alfix.com will receive a warm welcome.

Cement-based paint for facades

For paint treatment of mineral surfaces such as bricks, light weight concrete, concrete, and rendering. Suitable for mortar washed brickwork.
Comes in a 10 kg plastic bucket.
Contains 2 x 5 kg bags powder.
Available in white, pale grey, grey, and warm yellow (Skagengul).

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Construction Products Regulation (CPR) to be implemented in all Single Market member states. As for Denmark, the regulation is administered by the Danish Energy Agency. In Norway, the regulation will be officially enforced as soon as incorporated in the European Economic Area Agreement and adopted by Norwegian directives.

In practice the new Construction Products Regulation will imply an adjustment of the CE marking and the current declaration of conformity will be replaced by a Declaration of Performance (DoP).
The equivalent Scandinavian terms for DoP are:

DK: Ydeevnedeklarationer
SE: Prestandadeklarationer
NO: Ytelseserklæringer

The new set of regulations on CE marking exclusively applies to construction products covered by either a harmonized European standard (hEN) or a European Technical Assessment (ETA) and has become a precondition to sales, marketing, and distribution within the Internal Market. As for tile grouts and the majority of levelling compounds, a harmonized standard is not yet applicable.

All new DoP declarations for each product will be available in Danish on the Alfix web site.
CE marking from packaging will furthermore be added and included on each Product Data sheet. Most packaging has already been fitted with new CE marking and QR codes. When equipped with a smartphone, the user will be enabled to read any DoP directly from the packaging. During a short transition period some packaging may be supplied with labels.

For further information about DoP and CE Marking, please contact Technical Manager Allan Nielsen at an@alfix.com or call +45 75529011

• Improved and healthier working environment
• Improved work efficiency

The minimum amount of dust generated when pouring and mixing the powder (out of the less dust bag) not only improves the working environment for the user but also reduces the time and hence costs required for cleaning-off remaining dust.

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The internationally well-established SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden has approved the following Alfix DuraPuds products for external facade insulation incorporating plastic-based foam insulation:

• Durapuds 830 (Flexible facade adhesive - Light)
• Durapuds 810 (Flexible fibre render)
• Durapuds 804 (Flexible, through-coloured thin coat finishing mortar)

Naturally, Alfix Durapuds products are also applicable on batts and lamellas of mineral wool. Along with a new water-repellent plinth render (Durapuds 615), market release of DuraPuds 830 and DuraPuds 804 is set for the beginning of May 2013!