25/03/2026
We offer White Cement and Gray Portland cement which are both general purpose cement. It is suitable for all uses where the special properties of other type are not required. It is used where cement concrete is not subject to specific exposures, such as sulphate attack from soil or water.
Standard Specification
It is produced according to the Egyptian standards ES 4756/1-2007
1.Vietnam standard (TCVN)
- Quality of Cement as per TCVN 6260 – 2009
2. European standards (EN)
- Certificate I -EN 197-1.2000- CEM II 42,5 R
- Certificate II - En 197-1.2000 CEM II 42,5N
- Certificate III - EN 197-1.2000 CEM I 42,5R
3. American standards (ASTM)
- ASTM C150 TYPE-1
- ASTM C1157 TYPE- GU
- ASTM C1157 TYPE- HE
Physical and Mechanical Properties
Cement Standard Specifications Limits
Property CEM | 42.5 N Type CEM | 42.5 R Type
Setting Time (Initial) min ≥ 60 ≥ 60
Soundness (Expansion) mm ≤ 10 ≤ 10
Compressive Strength 2D MPa ≥ 10 ≥ 20
Compressive Strength 7D MPa - -
Compressive Strength 28D MPa ≥ 42.5 ≥ 42.5
Chemical Properties
Cement Standard Specifications Limits
Property CEM | 42.5 N Type CEM | 42.5 R Type
Loss on lgnition % ≤ 5.0 ≤ 5.0
Insoluble Residue % ≤ 5.0 ≤ 5.0
Sulphate (SO3)% ≤ 3.5 ≤ 4.0
Chloride Content (Cl)% ≤ 0.10 ≤ 0.10
Practical Main Application
Its use include reinforced concrete structures, bridges, railway structures, tanks & reservoirs, culverts, pipes, floors, pavements & sidewalks, masonry units.
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.