ORDINARY PORTLAND CEMENT (OPC)
Ordinary Portland cement is manufactured by grinding clinker, which is produced through the burning of raw materials such as limestone, clay, iron ore, and bauxite in specific proportions.
Additionally, a predetermined amount of retarder, typically gypsum, is added to achieve the desired properties of the cement mixture. It sets and gains strength after a certain time of being when mixed with water.
This Cement is primarily utilized as the fundamental ingredient in creating concrete, mortar, grouts, and plasters.
This type of cement is mostly used type of cement in construction and concrete foundations due to its high early and late strength, which reaches its maximum after 28 days. It has various uses, including civil and construction projects, all types of concrete structures and foundations, reinforced concrete works, pipes, and cement brick factories.
| Registration number | EPD-IES-0012541:001 (S-P-12541) |
|---|---|
| PCR | 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804+A2) 1.3.4 |
| c-PCR | 2019:14-c-PCR-001 Cement and building lime (EN 16908) (c-PCR to PCR 2019:14) 1.0.0 |
| Status | Valid |
| Publication date | 2024-09-01 |
| Valid until | 2029-08-31 |
| EN 15804 compliant | Yes |
| Geographical scope | Saudi Arabia, Middle East, United Arab Emirates |