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MICROTEC Flexible adhesive

ARDEX X 78

Large format adhesives for walls and floors
High yield
Full embedding without fluidisation behaviour
Thin-bed and medium-bed mortar
Easy processing
For producing an S2 adhesive in combination with ARDEX E 90

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Area of Application
Area of Application ARDEX X 78

Indoor and outdoor. Walls and floors.

Creation of a flexible adhesive bed with a soft mortar consistency that allows for complete embedding using the floating method.

Laying

Tiles made of earthenware, stoneware and porcelain stoneware

Glass and porcelain mosaics

Concrete slabs

moisture-resistant natural stone slabs.

Laying tiles and slabs

on balconies and terraces

in showers and swimming pools

on heated screeds

in heavy-duty industrial and commercial areas.

Laying tiles on concrete substrates that are still shrinking (at least 3 months old). For layer thicknesses up to max. 15 mm.

Technical data

Technical data ARDEX X 78

Mixing ratio approx.

Component A	Component B
9 l water	25 kg powder
1 Part water	2.25 RT powder

Material requirement approx.

Material requirements	Toothing (mm)	Condition
1.30 kg/m²	3 x 3 x 3	On smooth substrates
2.10 kg/m²	6 x 6 x 6	On smooth substrates
2.70 kg/m²	8 x 8 x 8	On smooth substrates
3.20 kg/m²	10 x 10 x 10	On smooth substrates
5.80 kg/m²	MICROTEC teeth 12 x 10 x 15 mm	On smooth substrates

Bulk density approx.

1,20 kg/l

Fresh weight approx.

1,60 kg/l

Processing time approx.

4 Hour(s)

Insertion time (EN 1346) approx.

60 Minutes

Correction time approx.

30 Minutes

Can be walked on after approx.

24 Hours, grouting possible thereafter

Application Ambient conditions

+20°C

Adhesive tensile strength approx.

Ambient condition	Bond strength	Condition	Time
Dry, wet	1.0 – 2.0 N/mm²	For stoneware tiles	After 28 days
Warm	1.0 – 1.5 N/mm²	For stoneware tiles	After 28 days
Frost-thaw cycle	1.0 – 1.5 N/mm²	For stoneware tiles	After 28 days

Suitable for underfloor heating

Yes

Tested according to DIN EN 12004

C2 E S1

Labelling according to GHS/CLP

See relevant safety data sheet

Labelling according to ADR

See relevant safety data sheet

EMICODE

EC 1 PLUS = very low emissions PLUS

GISCODE

ZP1 = cementitious product, low chromate content

Packaging

Bags containing 25 kg net

Storage

Can be stored in dry rooms for approx. 12 months in the original sealed container.

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Technical Data Sheet
Safety Data Sheet
Declaration of Performance
EC 1 Plus Licence

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ART.-BEZ.	Coverage	Item Number	EAN	Packaging
ARDEX X 78 - 25 kg	paper bag	4635	9006445046352	40 bags/pallet

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