Cement & Clinker

Ordinary Portland Cement CEM I 42.5 N

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Cement silos on a quay, with palletised bags and a vessel alongside — Industry imagery · not a photograph of a BABEL operation
Formula
EN 197-1 CEM I 42.5 N
HS code
2523.29
Grades
CEM I 42.5 N · OPC
Specification
AttributeValue
StandardEN 197-1 CEM I 42.5 N or equivalent
SiO₂19.41%
Al₂O₃5.6%
Fe₂O₃3.38%
CaO63.88%
MgO0.86%
SO₃2.64%
Chloride0.06%
LOI3.5%
Insoluble residue0.49%
Blaine fineness≈ 3,050 cm²/g
Initial set≥ 75 min
28-day compressive strength≥ 46 MPa
Soundness1.5 mm

Packing

  • 50 kg PP/paper bags
  • 1.5 t jumbo bags
  • Bulk

Applications

  • Structural concrete
  • Masonry
  • Ready-mix supply
  • General construction

Specifications, grades, packing and classification are subject to the final sales contract, the Certificate of Analysis issued for each shipment, and the applicable requirements of the destination country.

HS classification is given for guidance. Final tariff classification is determined by the customs authority of the destination country.