CEM I 42.5 N

General-Purpose Portland Cement

CEM I 42.5 N is a widely used general-purpose Portland cement, produced by grinding high-quality clinker and gypsum. It is designed to meet the requirements of Egyptian Standard ES 4756-1:2022 and European Standard EN 197-1:2011, making it suitable for a broad range of construction applications.​​

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Standards & Compliance:

Manufactured in accordance with:

- Egyptian Standard: ES 4756-1:2022

- European Standard: EN 197-1:2011

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Physical Properties:​

Property                                                                                   Specification Limit

Initial Setting Time                                                                      ≥ 60 minutes             

Soundness (Expansion)                                                             ≤ 10 mm                    

Compressive Strength at 2 Days                                                ≥ 10 MPa                  

Compressive Strength at 28 Days                                              ≥ 42.5 MPa               

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​Chemical Properties:​

Component                                                                                 Maximum Limit 

Sulphate (SO3)                                                                               ≤ 3.5%                

Chloride Content (Cl⁻)                                                                     ≤ 0.1%                

Loss on Ignition                                                                              ≤ 5.0%                

Insoluble Residue                                                                           ≤ 5.0%                

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Target Market:

- Ready-mix concrete producers

- General contractors

- Precast concrete manufacturers

- Pre-blending and batching facilities

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Applications:

Suitable for a wide variety of construction projects, including:

- Reinforced concrete structures

- Bridges and rail infrastructure

- Water tanks, reservoirs, culverts, and pipelines

- Pavements, sidewalks, floors, and masonry elements

- Situations requiring high compressive strength

- Projects not exposed to aggressive environments such as sulphate-rich soils or water

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Packaging Options:

- Bulk delivery​