SURETECH

Applications 

• SURETECH has been formulated to enable versatility in producing cost-effective high-end concrete and concrete products. It is ideally suited for blending with extenders such as fly ash (FA) and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) and silica fume (CSF). 
• It is ideal for high performance Precast, RMC, Civil, Building, Speciality and Proprietary products. Applications include concrete, grouts, precast products, shotcrete, masonry products specialist and proprietary application 

Specifications 

SURETECH conforms to the 52,5 N strength class of SANS 50197-1 for common cements and, depending on source factory, is identified as: 

• Portland Cement CEM I 52,5 N 
• Portland Composite Cement CEM II/A-S 52,5 N 

“CEM I” denotes the addition of between 0 and 5% minor addition constituent.“CEM II/A-S” denotes the addition of between 6 and 20% GGCS extender. 

Storage of Bagged Cement 

• Cement should be stored in a weatherproof shed or container 
• It should be closely packed, away from doors and windows 
• It should be packed off the floor, and on plastic 
• It should be covered with a plastic sheet or tarpaulin 
• It should be stored so as to ensure "first in - first out" use 

Safety 

• Do not stack bags more than 12 units high 
• Do not stack more than two pallets high 
• Pick up bags correctly to avoid injury 
• Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Cement and cement paste are highly alkaline and chemical burns may occur 

For more advice on cement contact PPC on 08000 236 368- SA only.