TA C5

TA C5

Polymer Modified Tile/Stone Adhesive

High polymer modified, white cement-based tile adhesive suitable for fixing medium format tile/stone in interior walls/floor and exterior floor situations up to 6mm bed thickness (can be extended up to 12mm in areas of limited extent). The set adhesive is water-resistant and is suitable for use in showers and totally immersed situations such as swimming pools.

Features

High bond strength, easy mixing, smooth application, and better workability. The white color protects from discoloration/stains. Suitable for most common substrates and tiles. Water-resistant. Enhanced flexibility and adhesion can be obtained with the addition of Cretebond.

Physical Properties @ 27± 2°C:

#	Characteristic	Value
1	Bed Thickness	Up to 6 mm (suitable up to 12mm in areas of limited extent)
2	Pot Life	3 hours
3	Setting Time	24 hours
4	Temperature Resistance	-30°C to 150°C
5	VOC Content	1.12 g/L

Properties as per IS 15477: 2019 @ 27 ± 2°C

#	Property	value
1	Tensile Adhesion Strength (as per Annex A)	Dry condition: 1.00 N/mm² (Typical Result: >1.20 N/mm²). Wet Condition: 1.00 N/mm² (Typical Result: >1.10 N/mm²).
2	Shear Adhesion Strength (as per Annex B)	Dry condition: 1.25 N/mm² (Typical Result: >1.30 N/mm²). Heat Aging Condition: 1.00 N/mm² (Typical Result: >1.10 N/mm²). Wet Condition: 1.00 N/mm² (Typical Result: >1.10 N/mm²)
3	Open time (as per Annex C)	As per Manufacturer, 20 mins
4	Adjustment time (as per Annex D)	As per Manufacturer, 15 mins
5	Slip (as per Annex E)	< 0.50 mm (Typical Result: 0.35 mm)

Properties as per EN 12004: 2017 @ 23 ± 2°C:

#	Property	value
1	Tensile Adhesion Strength (Clause 8.3)	Initial: ≥ 0.50 N/mm² (Typical Result: > 1.10 N/mm²). After water immersion: ≥ 0.50 N/mm² (Typical Result: > 0.80 N/mm²). After heat aging: ≥ 0.50 N/mm² (Typical Result: > 0.90 N/mm²). After freeze-thaw cycles: ≥ 0.50 N/mm² (Typical Result: > 1.20 N/mm²).
2	Open time @ 20 mins: Tensile Adhesion Strength (Clause 8.1 & 8.3)	≥ 0.50 N/mm² (Typical Result: > 0.65 N/mm²)
3	Slip (T) (Clause 8.2)	≤ 0.50 mm (Typical Result: 0.30 mm)
4	Coverage Estimates	Approx. 1.35 – 1.40 kg/m²/mm