CEMII/A-P 42.5N

General-Purpose Portland Pozzolanic Cement 

A globally recognized Portland Pozzolanic cement, CEM II/A-P 42.5 N is a versatile blend of finely ground clinker and gypsum, formulated to meet the requirements of both Egyptian Standard ES 4756-1:2022 and European Standard EN 197-1:2011.

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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%                

Soundness (Expansion)                                                                 ≤ 0.1%                 

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Target Market:

- Ready-mix concrete producers

- General construction contractors

- Precast concrete manufacturers

- Pre-blending and batching facilities

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Applications:

Ideal for a wide range of general construction uses, including:

- Reinforced concrete structures

- Bridges and rail infrastructure

- Water tanks, reservoirs, culverts, and pipelines

- Pavements, sidewalks, floors, and masonry elements

- Projects requiring high compressive strength

- Non-aggressive environments where sulphate resistance is not critical

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Packaging Options:

- 50 kg bags

- Big bags

- Bulk delivery

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Storage Guidelines:

- Store in a dry, moisture-free area

- Stack bags on wooden pallets to avoid ground contact

- Protect from rain and humid conditions

- Do not stack more than 8 bags high