Building mixture fibre

Water where the cement needs it.

The FC series is milled cellulose fibre for dry mixes and liquid systems. Dosed at 0.2–0.6%, it improves water retention, bonding, workability and crack resistance without changing the rest of the formulation.

A loose heap of grey FC series cellulose fibre in soft, fibrous crumbs on off-white paper
FC series grey cellulose fibre, as supplied.

Applications and dosage

FC series dosage by application
ApplicationDosage
Masonry mortar0.5–0.6%
Thermal insulation mortar0.5–0.6%
Tile adhesive0.3–0.5%
Joint filler0.3–0.5%
Exterior wall putty0.3–0.4%
Gypsum plaster0.2–0.4%
Gypsum adhesiveson request
Machine plasterson request
ETICS adhesives and puttieson request
Grouting mixeson request
Floor coveringson request
Bituminous systemson request

By mass of the dry mix. Where no range is shown, we recommend a dosage for your formulation with the sample.

Grey milled cellulose fibre heaped on a black plate, on off-white paper
Grey cellulose fibre.
White milled cellulose fibre heaped on a black plate, on off-white paper
White cellulose fibre.

What the fibre does in the mix.

Cellulose fibre holds water in the fresh mortar and releases it as the cement hydrates, so the surface doesn’t dry ahead of the bond. Its open structure also lets moisture move between the mortar and the substrate, which is what improves adhesion and early crack resistance.

In liquid systems such as paints, coatings and fillers, the same fibre works as a thickener, a carrier and a dispersant. It is also used as a filter aid.

Packaging and storage

FC series packaging
BagBags per palletPallet
Grey cellulose15 kg36540 kg
White cellulose8 kg42336 kg

Store indoors, dry. Shelf life 12 months. Transport in closed trucks or containers.

A pallet of kraft paper bags labelled FC 1000, stacked in layers and wrapped in clear film, in a warehouse
FC series in paper bags, wrapped on a pallet.

Video

FC series in use.

Data sheets come with the sample.

Technical and safety data sheets for the FC series are sent on request, together with a sample for your own trial. Tell us the application and we’ll send the right grade.

Samples

Test it in your own mix.

A sample, its data sheets, and someone to call while you run it.