Description
Portland Cement 32.5R
Portland Cement 32.5R is a high strength cement extended by either slag, limestone, calcined clay or a combination of these materials, and is manufactured to EN 197:2000 standard.
Structural Applications
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Reinforced Concrete
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Cement Concrete/ Mortar
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Suspended slabs
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Beams
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Columns
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Foundations
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Lintels
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Water retaining structures
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Pre cast concrete members –
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General Construction-Manufacturing of pavers, bricks, roof tiles and a number of precast elements
Composition and Conformance
Portland Cement (CEM II/B-L 32.5R) is formulated from Cement Clinker and inter-ground with other constituents such as calcined clay brick and limestone, in accordance to the requirements of the following standards adopted from the ZWS EN 197:2000.
Characteristics
Portland Cement (CEM II/B-L 32.5R) 32.5R is characterised by good early and 28 day strengths.
Application
Making concrete with Portland Cement (CEM II/B-L 32.5R) requires a standard ratio mix of 1:3:4 (cement: sand: stone) Ratios are a standard guide and contractors can apply variable methods in their mixing ratios.
Material and safety data
Inhalation: Wear approved dust masks as breathing cement dust may cause nose, throat, lung irritation or choking.
Eyes: Wear glasses or safety goggles to prevent contact with eyes. Eye contact with cement may cause serious and potentially irreversible injuries.
Skin contact: Wear impervious gloves, shoes and protective clothing to prevent skin contact. Prolonged skin contact with wet cement may cause serious burns. Repeated contact may cause contact dermatitis.
Ingestion: In case of accidental ingestion, do not induce vomiting. If the person is conscious, wash out mouth with water and give plenty of water to drink.
Handling: Cement when mixed with water on application produces heat which is called heat of hydration and can cause irritation when handled without gloves.
