Test result of New MECELLOSE®

FMC-23021 in CTA

T/S Center
(Samsung Fine
Chemicals Europe
GmbH)
Technical Information
Subject
▫ Comparison and Assessment of cement based adhesive application properties of
New MECELLOSE ® FMC-23021

Test Condition
▫ Temperature : 23±2℃, Humidity : 50±5%
▫ Test mortar formulation : European Standard C1
▫ Dosage of MC : 0.3wt%
▫ Water ratio : 24~26wt%
▫ Test Method : EN 12004

Tested product
▫ MECELLOSE® : FMC-23021, FMC-23007
Technical Information
Typical properties
▪ Properties in aqueous solutions are below.

Property FMC-23021 FMC-23007 Remark

ASTM
Moisture (%) Max. 8 Max. 8
D1347-72

Viscosity1)
25,000~35,000 27,000~35,000 Brookfield viscometer
(20℃, 2%, mPa·s)

1) Measured by Brookfield viscometer, 20rpm

Test Procedure
▫ Test was conducted with the same dosage of cellulose ethers.
▫ Slip (Sag resistance) : EN 1308
▫ Wetting Capability : EN 1347
▫ Adhesion strength : EN1348
Application testing
Fresh mortar properties
 FMC-23021 shows higher thickening effect.
Product name FMC-23021 FMC-23007

MC Dosage(%) 0.30 0.30

Water ratio(%) 26.0 24.0

Mortar Viscosity (*1000cps) 490 480

Slip resistance(mm) 0.20 slip

Visual Open Time

 Type P1 tiles (water absorption 15±3%) were used.
 FMC-23021 is better visual open time.
Time (min) 5 10 15 20

FMC-23021

FMC-23007
Application testing
Slip resistance & Shear stability

 After 1st mixing for 1min and remixing for 1min, we check the slip resistance
 FMC-23021 is much better slip resistance than FMC-23007 and additionally workability of
FMC-23021 is lighter than FMC-23007

FMC-23021 FMC-23007
Application testing
Adhesion test result

 Test was conducted on the concrete slab.

 FMC-23021 shows similar adhesion strength and especially O/T is better than FMC-23007
Adhesion strength(MPa)

FMC-23021
FMC-23007

Initial Heat aging Water O/T(20min)

immersion

The test result can be influenced by test conditions and test tools such as substrate, tile, etc. However, the trend of the
test result won’t be so different.
Conclusion

 FMC-23021 has more thickening effect in mortar and especially shows better

visual open time and excellent slip resistance.

 FMC-23021 is similar adhesion strength with FMC-23007 but O/T of FMC-23021

is better than FMC-23007

 We strongly recommend MECELLOSE® FMC-23021 for CTA(C1 & C2)

 It is also used for adhesive mortar in ETICS

 Moreover, if you want to use the same water demand like FMC-23007(24%),

You can reduce additive(Starch ether) in your formulation.