Packaging col max white Formerly "Carrocolle Max" product

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PACKAGING

col max white

 

Formerly "Carrocolle Max"

PRODUCT

col max is a ready mix cement-based polymer 

modified adhesive for fixing all types of ceramic tiles and 

stones, including fully vitrified/porcelain tiles to rigid interior 

and exterior floors and walls.

col max has very strong bond strength onto tiles with 

very low porosity. It is suitable to fix tiles onto low porosity 

substrates such as power floated concrete or existing tiles.

The extra white color of 

col max is especially suitable 

for fixing light colored stones, marble, granite… It is suitable 

for use in wet and dry conditions. Exceeds the requirements 

of EN 12004.

SCOPE OF USE

col max is used for fixing a wide range of tiles (ceramic, 

porcelain, mosaics, sandstone, granite, marble, natural 

stones etc...) on the following substrates:

• Concrete

•  Lightweight blocks

•  Stone walls (cleaned and prepared)

•  Glazed tiles (internal use)

•  Cementitious plaster and renders

•  Gypsum Board

•  Fixing of Polystyrene board to concrete or cementitious 

substrate.

Over difficult substrates such as gypsum, wood..., primer is 

required, consult company for advice.

col max can be used for tiling in:

•  Private swimming-pools (≤80m3)

• Bathrooms

• Stairs

•  Heated floors

•  Façades, balconies, terraces

• Rooms

• Parking

 CHARACTERISTICS

 Appearance 

Powder

  Composition 

Cement, selected silica sand

   

and additives

 Color 

White

  Density 

1.55 kg/lit. ± 0.05

  Open Time 

30 min. at 20°C

  Pot Life 

2 hrs at 20°C

  Shelf Life 

12 months

  Mixing Ratio 

3.5 to 3.75 lit. per 15 kg

   

4.6 to 5 lit. per 20 kg

  Coverage 

3 to 7 kg/m²

  Service Temperature 

-20°C to +70°C

Test 

col max according to ISO 13007

  Open Time by Tensile 

5 minutes 

>1.7

  Adhesion acc. EN 1346:2007 

20 minutes 

1.07

  (N/mm²) 

30 minutes 

0.6

  Tensile Adhesion Strength 

Con A 

1.7

  acc. EN 1348:2007 (N/mm²) 

Con B 

1.4

   

Con C 

1.4

* Con A - 28 days standards conditions

* Con B - 7 days standard condition + 21 days water immersion

* Con C - 14 days standard condition + 14 days at 70°C

Strength values are obtained under laboratory conditions at 20°C.

APPLICABLE STANDARDS

EN 12004 (EN 1346, EN 1348).

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

SURFACE PREPARATION

Surface must be clean and free from greasy matters or dust. 

Substrate should have been sufficiently cured in a way that 

any shrinkage has already occurred. Make good any 

unsound areas and remove flaky or peeling layers before 

tiling.

Moisten slightly the substrate if it is dry at the time of application, 

never moisten the tiles.

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Premium quality latex modified extra white cementitious tile adhesive

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Syria  Jordan  UAE 

Qatar  Kuwait  KSA 

Oman

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15 kg 

15 kg 

15 kg 

15 kg 

15 kg

 20 kg 

20 kg 

20 kg 

20 kg 

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PRODUCT PREPARATION

Mix 

col max in the proportion of 3.5 to 3.75 liters of 

clean cool water per 15 kg bag (or 4.6 to 5 liters per 20 kg bag). 

An electric mixer with low rotation speed (< 300 rpm) can be 

used. Mix until a uniform lump free paste is obtained. Let the 

paste rest for a few minutes before starting the application.

PRODUCT APPLICATION

Apply the adhesive onto the substrate covering up to 1 m² at 

a time (or no more than can be tiled within 30 minutes at 

20°C). Use a suitable notched trowel to achieve a uniform 

thickness. Apply the tiles on the substrate and press them 

firmly, while making sure that the paste does not slip from 

the tile sides. Large or studded backed tiles may need to 

have adhesive buttered onto the tile back as well. Leave 

appropriate clearance joints for grouting and make any 

adjustments within 10 minutes.

CLEANING

Carefully clean off any excess adhesive from the tiles and 

joints with a damp cloth or sponge, before it sets. Clean the 

tools with water after use. Cured materials can only be 

removed mechanically.

PRECAUTIONS

Apply 

col max on the substrate by areas of around 1 m² 

each, which can be tiled within a maximum of 30 minutes 

from application time at 20°C. After that time, an outer skin 

may form thus preventing the tile from adhering properly to 

col max. Adjustments to the tiles should only be made 

during 

col max open time.It is recommended to leave a 

minimum width of 2 mm around the tiles. Grouting the tile 

joints should only be done at least 24 hours after tiling, using 

joint perfect or 

joint (Carrojoint).

STORAGE

12 months after manufacturing date in original and non-open 

packaging, under cover, in dry condition, away from humidity, 

protected from extreme temperatures and direct sunlight.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The product contains cement powders which, when mixed 

with water, release alkalis that could be harmful to the skin. It 

is preferable that the application be done in a ventilated area, 

and to wear protective gear for hands, eyes and respiratory 

system and to avoid breathing of the dust. Splashes on the 

skin should be washed away by cleaning with soap and water. 

In case of contact with eyes, wash thouroughly with clean 

water. If swallowed, do not induce vomitting, in both cases 

seek medical attention. The product is non-flammable.

DISCLAIMER

While the company guarantees its products against defective 

materials, the use and application of these products are 

made without guarantee since the conditions of their application 

are beyond its control. It is recommended to verify with the 

company that the product is suitable for the intended use, 

and that this Data Sheet version is the latest one. The company 

may modify it without prior notice. Technical characteristics 

are listed for guidance only. For more information, please 

contact the company’s office in your location. 

NOTE

The information included on this Technical Data Sheet is the 

sole property of SODAMCO Holding. The unauthorized disclosure, 

use, dissemination or copying (either whole or partial) of this 

data sheet or any information it contains, is prohibited and 

subject to legal pursuit.

PG:13

TILE FIXING

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PRODUCT

col max is a ready mix cement-based polymer 

modified adhesive for fixing all types of ceramic tiles and 

stones, including fully vitrified/porcelain tiles to rigid interior 

and exterior floors and walls.

col max has very strong bond strength onto tiles with 

very low porosity. It is suitable to fix tiles onto low porosity 

substrates such as power floated concrete or existing tiles.

The extra white color of 

col max is especially suitable 

for fixing light colored stones, marble, granite… It is suitable 

for use in wet and dry conditions. Exceeds the requirements 

of EN 12004.

SCOPE OF USE

col max is used for fixing a wide range of tiles (ceramic, 

porcelain, mosaics, sandstone, granite, marble, natural 

stones etc...) on the following substrates:

• Concrete

•  Lightweight blocks

•  Stone walls (cleaned and prepared)

•  Glazed tiles (internal use)

•  Cementitious plaster and renders

•  Gypsum Board

•  Fixing of Polystyrene board to concrete or cementitious 

substrate.

Over difficult substrates such as gypsum, wood..., primer is 

required, consult company for advice.

col max can be used for tiling in:

•  Private swimming-pools (≤80m3)

• Bathrooms

• Stairs

•  Heated floors

•  Façades, balconies, terraces

• Rooms

• Parking

 CHARACTERISTICS

 Appearance 

Powder

  Composition 

Cement, selected silica sand

   

and additives

 Color 

White

  Density 

1.55 kg/lit. ± 0.05

  Open Time 

30 min. at 20°C

  Pot Life 

2 hrs at 20°C

  Shelf Life 

12 months

  Mixing Ratio 

3.5 to 3.75 lit. per 15 kg

   

4.6 to 5 lit. per 20 kg

  Coverage 

3 to 7 kg/m²

  Service Temperature 

-20°C to +70°C

Test 

col max according to ISO 13007

  Open Time by Tensile 

5 minutes 

>1.7

  Adhesion acc. EN 1346:2007 

20 minutes 

1.07

  (N/mm²) 

30 minutes 

0.6

  Tensile Adhesion Strength 

Con A 

1.7

  acc. EN 1348:2007 (N/mm²) 

Con B 

1.4

   

Con C 

1.4

* Con A - 28 days standards conditions

* Con B - 7 days standard condition + 21 days water immersion

* Con C - 14 days standard condition + 14 days at 70°C

Strength values are obtained under laboratory conditions at 20°C.

APPLICABLE STANDARDS

EN 12004 (EN 1346, EN 1348).

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

SURFACE PREPARATION

Surface must be clean and free from greasy matters or dust. 

Substrate should have been sufficiently cured in a way that 

any shrinkage has already occurred. Make good any 

unsound areas and remove flaky or peeling layers before 

tiling.

Moisten slightly the substrate if it is dry at the time of application, 

never moisten the tiles.

PRODUCT PREPARATION

Mix 

col max in the proportion of 3.5 to 3.75 liters of 

clean cool water per 15 kg bag (or 4.6 to 5 liters per 20 kg bag). 

An electric mixer with low rotation speed (< 300 rpm) can be 

used. Mix until a uniform lump free paste is obtained. Let the 

paste rest for a few minutes before starting the application.

PRODUCT APPLICATION

Apply the adhesive onto the substrate covering up to 1 m² at 

a time (or no more than can be tiled within 30 minutes at 

20°C). Use a suitable notched trowel to achieve a uniform 

thickness. Apply the tiles on the substrate and press them 

firmly, while making sure that the paste does not slip from 

the tile sides. Large or studded backed tiles may need to 

have adhesive buttered onto the tile back as well. Leave 

appropriate clearance joints for grouting and make any 

adjustments within 10 minutes.

CLEANING

Carefully clean off any excess adhesive from the tiles and 

joints with a damp cloth or sponge, before it sets. Clean the 

tools with water after use. Cured materials can only be 

removed mechanically.

PRECAUTIONS

Apply 

col max on the substrate by areas of around 1 m² 

each, which can be tiled within a maximum of 30 minutes 

from application time at 20°C. After that time, an outer skin 

may form thus preventing the tile from adhering properly to 

col max. Adjustments to the tiles should only be made 

during 

col max open time.It is recommended to leave a 

minimum width of 2 mm around the tiles. Grouting the tile 

joints should only be done at least 24 hours after tiling, using 

joint perfect or 

joint (Carrojoint).

STORAGE

12 months after manufacturing date in original and non-open 

packaging, under cover, in dry condition, away from humidity, 

protected from extreme temperatures and direct sunlight.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The product contains cement powders which, when mixed 

with water, release alkalis that could be harmful to the skin. It 

is preferable that the application be done in a ventilated area, 

and to wear protective gear for hands, eyes and respiratory 

system and to avoid breathing of the dust. Splashes on the 

skin should be washed away by cleaning with soap and water. 

In case of contact with eyes, wash thouroughly with clean 

water. If swallowed, do not induce vomitting, in both cases 

seek medical attention. The product is non-flammable.

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DISCLAIMER

While the company guarantees its products against defective 

materials, the use and application of these products are 

made without guarantee since the conditions of their application 

are beyond its control. It is recommended to verify with the 

company that the product is suitable for the intended use, 

and that this Data Sheet version is the latest one. The company 

may modify it without prior notice. Technical characteristics 

are listed for guidance only. For more information, please 

contact the company’s office in your location. 

NOTE

The information included on this Technical Data Sheet is the 

sole property of SODAMCO Holding. The unauthorized disclosure, 

use, dissemination or copying (either whole or partial) of this 

data sheet or any information it contains, is prohibited and 

subject to legal pursuit.

PG:13

col max white

TILE FIXING