Ordinary Portland
Cement (OPC) CEM-I 42.5 N
OPC is the top choice in the UAE. Portland cement is used in various applications, from concrete, mortar, masonry product projects including: high-rise office buildings, roadways bridges, residential foundations and driveways, water collection and treatment facilities, airport structures and render to the manufacture of precast units such as blocks, bricks, pipes, and tiles.
It is produced by inter grinding of high-grade clinkers with high C3S content and the right quality gypsum in
predetermined proportions.
Al Barq Cement Industry Portland Cement exceeds all applicable chemical and physical requirements of BS EN 197-1:2011 & ASTM C 150 Type I standards.
Application: Cast-in place & reinforced concrete, ready mix concrete, precast & prestressed concrete, pavement concrete, architectural concrete, concrete masonry units, masonry mortars, grouts, renders, screeds, etc.
Mode of despatch
• Bulk
• 50 Kg Bags
• 1.5 Ton Jumbo Bags
Technical Data
| Material: | Ordinary Portland Cement |
| Color: | Grey |
| Fineness: | > 330 m2/kg |
| Strength Class: | 42.5 N to BS EN 197-1:2011 / AST C 150-Type I |
| Chemical Composition: | In accordance with BS EN 197-1:2011 ASTM C 150-Type I |
*Conformity certification available on request
Features & Benefits
High Uniformity
Guaranteed high uniformity and consistency with the utmost excellence in quality
Strength
High early and final strength for speedy constructions
Low Alkali
Low alkali cement (Low alkali content is effective to prevent damage from alkali silica reaction)
High Fineness
High fineness results to ensure better workability that endures dense and durable concrete
Low Chloride
Low chloride, free lime & magnesia which result to longevity of concrete structures
Quality Standards
Conforms to both BS EN 197-1:2011 & ASTM C 150 Type I