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Flexible fluidised bed mortar, long

ARDEX FB 9 L

Pourable bed mortar with variable consistency adjustment
Excellent bonding strength
Long working time
Easy and smooth to work with
Very economical
Flexible
Waterproof
Frost resistant
Meets the C2 requirements of DIN EN 12004

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Area of Application
Area of Application ARDEX FB 9 L

Indoor and outdoor use. Floors.

For producing a flexible adhesive bed with variable consistency adjustment.

Full embedding of tiles and slabs using the floating method.

For laying

Floor tiles made of earthenware, stoneware and porcelain stoneware,

Mosaics made of earthenware and stoneware,

moisture-resistant natural stone slabs.

For laying tiles and slabs

on balconies and terraces,

in swimming pools,

on heated screeds,

in high load industrial and commercial areas.

For filling and levelling substrates.

For laying tiles and slabs on concrete substrates that are still shrinking (at least 3 months old).

Technical data

Technical data ARDEX FB 9 L

Mixing ratio approx.

Component A	Component B
6.5 – 7.5 l water	25 kg powder
1 Part water	3.5 RT powder

Material requirement approx.

Material requirements	Toothing (mm)	Condition
2.30 kg/m²	6 x 6 x 6	On smooth substrates
3.00 kg/m²	8 x 8 x 8	On smooth substrates

Bulk density approx.

1,30 kg/l

Fresh weight approx.

1,70 kg/l

Processing time approx.

3 Hour(s)

Insertion time (EN 1346) approx.

30 Minutes

Correction time approx.

30 Minutes

Can be walked on after approx.

6 Hours, grouting possible thereafter

Application Ambient conditions

+20°C

Adhesive tensile strength approx.

Ambient condition	Bond strength	Condition
Dry	1.0 – 2.0 N/mm²	For stoneware tiles
Wet	1.0 – 2.0 N/mm²	For stoneware tiles
Frost-thaw cycle	1.0 – 2.0 N/mm²	For stoneware tiles

Bending tensile strength approx.

Time	Bending tensile strength approx.
After 1 day	2.0 N/mm²
After 3 days	2.5 N/mm²
After 28 days	5.0 N/mm²

Compressive strength approx.

Time	Compressive strength of approx.
After 1 day	5.0 N/mm²
After 3 days	10.0 N/mm²
After 28 days	20.0 N/mm²

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

25 kg net bag

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 FB 9 L - 25 kg	paper bag	4087	9006445040879	40 bags/pallet

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