ISO 13007-1:2004

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 13007-1
First edition
2004-12-01

Ceramic tiles — Grouts and adhesives —
Part 1:
Terms, definitions and specifications for
adhesives
Carreaux céramiques — Mortiers de joints et colles —
Partie 1: Termes, définitions et spécifications relatives aux colles




Reference number
ISO 13007-1:2004(E)
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ISO 13007-1:2004(E)
Contents Page
Foreword. iv
1 Scope. 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions. 1
4 Classification and designation . 3
5 Requirements . 4
5.1 Substrates. 4
5.2 Specifications for cementitious adhesives (C) . 5
5.3 Specifications for dispersion adhesives (D) . 6
5.4 Specifications for reaction resin adhesives (R).7
6 Marking, labelling and packaging . 8
Bibliography . 9

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ISO 13007-1:2004(E)
Foreword
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ISO 13007-1 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 189, Ceramic tile.
ISO 13007 consists of the following parts, under the general title Ceramic tiles — Grouts and adhesives:
 Part 1: Terms, definitions and specifications for adhesives
 Part 2: Test methods for adhesives
 Part 3: Terms, definitions and specifications for grouts
 Part 4: Test methods for grouts
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 13007-1:2004(E)

Ceramic tiles — Grouts and adhesives —
Part 1:
Terms, definitions and specifications for adhesives
1 Scope
This part of ISO 13007 is applicable to ceramic tile adhesives for internal and external tile installations on
walls and floors.
This part of ISO 13007 establishes the terminology, concerning the products, working methods, application
properties, etc., for ceramic tile adhesives.
This part of ISO 13007 specifies the values of performance requirements for all ceramic tile adhesives
[cementitious (C), dispersion (D) and reaction resin (R) adhesives].
This part of ISO 13007 does not contain criteria or recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic
tiles.
NOTE Ceramic tile adhesives can also be used for other types of tiles (natural and agglomerated stones, etc.), where
these do not adversely affect the materials.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
1)
ISO 13007-2:— , Ceramic tiles — Grouts and adhesives — Part 2: Test methods for adhesives
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
substrate
fixing surface
surface upon which the tile is installed (fixed)
3.2
wall and floor tiles
tiles made out of ceramic or natural and agglomerated stones
NOTE See ISO 13006 for the definition of ceramic tiles.

1) To be published.
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3.3
cementitious adhesive
C
mixture of hydraulic binding agents, aggregates, and organic additives, to be mixed with water or liquid admix
just before use
3.4
dispersion adhesive
D
ready-for-use mixture of organic binding agent(s) that is in the form of an aqueous polymer dispersion, organic
additives and mineral fillers
3.5
reaction resin adhesive
R
single or multi-component mixture of synthetic resin, mineral fillers and organic additives in which curing
occurs by chemical reaction
3.6
notched trowel
toothed tool, which makes it possible to apply the adhesive as a series of ribs of a uniform thickness onto the
fixing surface and/or the reverse face of the tile
3.7
application to one surface only
adhesive applied only to the fixing surface with a trowel to obtain a uniform layer and then combed with a
notched trowel
3.8
application to both surfaces
adhesive applied to the fixing surface and to the reverse surface of the tiles
3.9
shelf life
time of storage under stated conditions during which an adhesive can be expected to maintain its working
properties
3.10
maturing time
interval between the time when the cementitious adhesive is mixed and the time when it is ready for use
3.11
pot-life
time interval during which the adhesive can be used after mixing
3.12
open time
maximum time interval after application at which tiles can be embedded in the applied adhesive and meet the
specified tensile adhesion strength requirement
3.13
slip
downward movement of a tile applied to a combed adhesive layer on a vertical surface
3.14
adjustability
maximum time interval after which the tile’s position in the adhesive layer can be adjusted without significant
loss of adhesion strength
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3.15
adhesion strength
maximum strength per unit surface area which can be measured by shear or tensile testing
3.16
deformability
capacity of a hardened adhesive to be deformed by stresses between the tile and the fixing surface without
damage to the installed surface
3.17
transverse deformation
deflection recorded at the centre when a beam of hardened adhesive is subjected to three-point loading
3.18
fundamental characteristic
characteristic that an adhesive is absolutely required to have
3.19
additional characteristic
characteristic for specific service condition(s) where enhanced levels of performance are required
3.20
special characteristic
characteristic of the adhesive which provides further information about its general performance
4 Classification and designation
Tile adhesives are classified as follows:
a) into three types with the following letter designation:
1) cementitious adhesive (3.3) C
2) dispersion adhesive (3.4) D
3) reaction resin adhesive (3.5) R
b) each type can be divided into
1) two classes with the following number designation:
i) normal adhesive 1
ii) improved adhesive 2
2) with the following different optional characteristics with the following letter designation:
i) fast-setting/drying adhesive F
ii) slip-resistant adhesive T
iii) adhesive with extended open time E
iv) special deformable characteristic for cementitious adhesives only S
For each type of adhesive, it is possible to have different classes, related to the different optional
characteristics. The designa
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