White Cement
Storing
• Cement bags should be stored in a dry place and kept away from a humid environment.
• Bags are stacked over wooden palettes.
• Cement bags should be covered in case of humid & rainy weathers.
• Don’t stuff more than 8 bags over each other.
Validity
• 6 weeks from the packing date, provided that it’s properly stored as previously mentioned instructions.
• Cement should be re-tested before use after this period.
Cement Standard Specifications Limits | ||
Property | CEM | 52.5 N Type | CEM | 42.5 R Type |
Setting Time (Initial) min | 110 | ≥ 45 |
Soundness (Expansion) mm | 5.3 | ≤ 10 |
Compressive Strength 2D MPa | 22.3 | ≥ 20 |
Compressive Strength 28D MPa | 55.2 | ≥ 52.5 |
Whiteness % | 83.3 | 82±5 |
Chemical Properties
Cement Standard Specifications Limits | ||
Property | CEM | 52.5 N Type | Standard Specification Limits |
Loss on lgnition | 1.86 % | ≤5.0 |
Insoluble Residue | 0.51 % | ≤ 5.0 |
Sulphate (SO3) | 2.97 % | ≤ 4.0 |
Chloride Content (Cl) | 0.04 | ≤0.10 |