ElaProof products are now officially declared in the Nordic Ecolabel’s Supply Chain Declaration Portal (SCDP). This means that the product information has been submitted to the Nordic Ecolabel, and the products are available for use in construction projects targeting the Nordic Swan Ecolabel certification. While ElaProof products are not themselves Nordic Swan Ecolabel certified, their declaration in the portal enables their use in eco-friendly construction projects aiming for the certification.

Did you know that declaring products in the SCDP system brings many advantages? Construction professionals, such as contractors and consultants, can easily find and use these products in their Nordic Swan Ecolabel applications. This enhances product visibility and supports making sustainable choices in building projects.

ElaProof products declared in the SCDP portal meet the environmental criteria for building materials and offer value to customers in promoting sustainable construction.

We are part of the Central Chamber of Commerce’s Climate Program 2024. We did our company’s emissions calculation for the previous fiscal year and received an official sign of it.
“The Central Chamber of Commerce grants the right to use the carbon footprint calculated label upon application to an organization that meets the requirements according to these criteria.
The carbon footprint calculated label can be granted upon application to an organization that has calculated scope 1 & 2 emissions according to the international Greenhouse Gas protocol (GHG protocol) for the most recently ended fiscal year. The Central Chamber of Commerce confirms that the calculation was made before the right to use the mark was granted.”

The new EPD for ElaProof+SAND products has been published.
Please download and read it here!

The new EPD for ElaProof H & ElaProof Indoor H products – has been published on our website.

Please download and read it here!

Australian Patent Application No. 2018350237
Polymer dispersion and method of producing the same

We are pleased to inform you that an Australian patent, No. 2018350237, has been granted on September 7, 2023, in connection with the above-mentioned patent application.

Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) was published on 30 December 2006. Since then, the regulation has been corrected and amended several times. A significant change to REACH Regulation 2020/1149 was issued on 3 August 2020. The amendment to the regulation concerns restrictions on di-isocyanates. According to the amendment, products containing di-isocyanates can be used if:

In addition, manufacturers or importers of di-isocyanates must provide training materials on the safe use of products containing di-isocyanates. The training is divided into three levels: general, intermediate, and advanced. Training materials and courses must be available in the official languages of all EU Member States to which substances and mixtures are supplied.

According to the regulation, to maintain general occupational safety:

The training obligation begins in August 2023.

The goal is to protect workers from the hazards posed by handling di-isocyanates. Starting from 24 August 2023, all workers handling di-isocyanate-based products must receive proper training that provides sufficient information about the hazards of the substances and the associated risks of their use. The training must be repeated at least every five years. Furthermore, the aim of the regulation amendment is to eventually replace particularly hazardous substances with less dangerous substances or technologies, provided suitable alternatives are available in terms of feasibility, economy, and technology.

What are di-isocyanates and where are they found?

Raw materials containing isocyanates are widely used in the industry. Individuals can be exposed to sensitizing isocyanates through handling these raw materials and manufacturing or processing polyurethane products, as well as other nitrogen-containing plastics and resins. Isocyanates are a significant group of compounds that cause occupational asthma.

Isocyanate-based products used in new construction and renovation include:

Are there safe alternative products available on the market?

Yes, there are! Build Care Ltd’s patented ElaProof technology is based on groundbreaking polymer chemistry innovation. Water-based one-component products developed from REACH-approved, isocyanate-free raw materials form an elastic coating when dried, protecting all types of building materials. Environmentally friendly, safe, and user-friendly ElaProof products extend the lifespan of buildings and structures for decades.

ElaProof makes work easier!

Isocyanate-free ElaProof technology has been tested in demanding Finnish weather conditions!

The ElaProof product range includes the Finnish “Avainlippu” – Key Flag products for indoor and outdoor use. Typical applications for outdoor products, ElaProof H and S, include coating and repairing roofs and structures, waterproofing foundations and yards, waterproofing, sealing penetrations, and stopping rust. The M1-classified ElaProof Indoor is designed for indoor air sealing and radon protection.

ElaProof can be used in Swan-labeled buildings

Our products ElaProof H, ElaProof S, ElaProof Indoor, and ElaProof Indoor S are listed in the Nordic Ecolabel’s building product database and can be used in Swan-labeled buildings. Learn more about our products!

ElaProof is a responsible choice!

ElaProof is the first construction product approved for the Responsible Choice selection on Ostavastuullisesti.fi, as leading Finnish experts have evaluated them to be a more sustainable choice.

New repair method proposals for tin, felt, and minerite roofs can be found in the Professionals section – under the coating work methods. Take a look!

We have published Environmental Product Declaration for ElaProof S with @One Click LCA.
The EPD provides our clients and specifiers transparent, third-party verified data about our products’ environmental impacts over their lifetime.

The EPD is published on our website: elaproof.com/en/for-professionals/
-> Go to Documents and test results

You can also download it here!

New structural details have been added to ElaProof product library, including waterproofing for reinforced concrete, CLT element and plywood balconies and terraces and also on for plinths. Check them out!

We are happy to inform that ElaProof details (dwg/pdf) can be found in English @ ProdLib service – check them out!