CARICOM REGIONAL STANDARD

SPECIFICATION FOR CEMENT

CRS 54:20xx

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Committee
The Specification Committee responsible for the formulation of this CARICOM Standard is as follows: Members Dr Liebert Grierson (Chairperson) Representing University of the West Indies, Faculty of Science and Agriculture, Department of Chemistry Caribbean Industrial Research Institute Readymix (WI) Ltd Trinidad Cement Ltd Eternoc Ltd Ministry of Legal Affairs, Consumer Affairs Division Harricrete Ltd Lauriston Lewis and Associates Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standard, Laboratory Services Division Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards, Standardization Division

Mr Suresh Ramdhanie Mr Sanish Maharaj Mr Wayne Benjamin Mr Harriram Jairam Mr Mario Manuel Mr Victor Sooknarine Mr Eric Lewis Mr Kester Siewlal Mr Darryl Thomson (Technical Secretary)

Contents
(This page was intentionally left blank)....................................................................................6 Foreword...................................................................................................................................... 6 Scope 7 Normative references................................................................................................................. 7 Terms and definitions................................................................................................................. 8 Constituents................................................................................................................................ 9 Cement composition................................................................................................................ 10 Chemical requirements ........................................................................................................... 12 Physical requirements.............................................................................................................. 14 Test and manufacturers certificates......................................................................................15 Test methods............................................................................................................................. 15 Labelling.................................................................................................................................... 16 Packaging.................................................................................................................................. 17 Compliance................................................................................................................................ 17 (normative)100 Determination of constituent proportion...................................................................18 (normative)200 Chemical analysis of hydraulic cements...................................................................19

Tables
Table 1 Cement types and composition.............................................................................10 Table 2 Chemical requirement for CRS compliant cements.............................................12 Table 3 Chemical requirements for CEM cements............................................................13 Table 4 Physical properties for CRS cements...................................................................14 Table 5 Physical properties for CEM cements...................................................................14 Table 6 Test methods for CRS and CEM cements.............................................................15

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Foreword
The CARICOM Regional Organization for Standards and Quality has recommended that this standard be implemented with mandatory effect in order to protect the consumer or user against danger to health or safety. This regional standard is intended for mandatory compliance by manufacturers, importers and distributors of cement and is also intended to guide engineers and other users of the expected performance requirements of cements covered by this standard. This standard was based on the Barbados standard BNS 69 and was revised based on comments received during the Enquiry Stage. The resulting draft is based largely on the ASTM C595, Standard Specification for blended hyrdraulic cements and BS EN 197-1 Cement Part 1: Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements. Due to differing cement standards in use within the region, this standard specifies a two-tiered approach which accepts cements conforming the both the ASTM C595 and EN 197-1 requirements. This standard specifies requirements for eleven classes of cement which are considered to be the most widely used cement classes in the Caribbean region. It is not intended that other cement types or classes which are outside the scope of this standard be rejected, such cements should however demonstrate compliance to the respective class or type to which it claims compliance. In formulating this standard considerable assistance was derived from the following standards. ASTM C595, Standard Specification for blended hydraulic cements ASTM C1157, Standard performance specification for hydraulic cements BS EN 197-1, Cement Part 1: Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements.

Scope
This standard applies to the following classes of cement classified as CRS classes; Ordinary portland cement, Rapid hardening portland cement, Blended hydraulic cement, Composite cement, Pozzolan cement, and Blastfurnace slag cement. This standard also applies to the following classes of cement classified as CEM cement classes; CEM I, Portland cement, CEM II, Portland-composite cement, CEM III, Blastfurnace cement, CEM IV Pozzolanic cement, and CEM V Composite cement. This standard specifies the requirements for the composition, manufacture, sampling and testing the above classes of cement as well as requirements for the packaging, labelling and mass tolerance for cement bags.
NOTE This standard specifies a two-tiered system of requirements; CRS grades based on the ASTM C150 and C595 standards and the CEM grades based on the BS EN 197-1 standard. CRS and CEM cements have common requirements for composition, packaging, labelling and mass tolerance with individual requirements for mechanical and chemical properties.

Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. ASTM C 109/C 109M, Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50mm] Cube Specimens) ASTM C 114B, Standard Test Method for Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic Cement ASTM C 150, Standard Specification for Portland Cement ASTM C 151, Standard Test Method for Autoclave Expansion of Portland Cement ASTMC 183, Standard Practice for Sampling and the Amount of Testing of Hydraulic Cement ASTM C185, Standard Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar ASTM C191, Standard Test Method for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Vicat Needle 7

ASTM C204, Standard Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by Air Permeability Apparatus ASTM 1038, Standard Test Method for Expansion of Hydraulic Cement Mortar Bars Stored in Water BS EN 196-1, Methods of testing cement Part 1: Determination of strength BS EN 196-2, Methods of testing cement Part 2: Chemical analysis of cement BS EN 196-3, Methods of testing cement Part 3: Determination of setting time and soundness BS EN 196-5, Methods of testing cement Part 5: Determination of fineness BS EN 196-7, Methods of testing cement Part 7: Method of taking and preparing samples of cement BS EN 196-21, Methods of testing cement Part 21: Determination of the chloride, carbon dioxide and alkali content of cement BS EN 197-1, Cement Part 1: Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements BS EN 197-2, Methods of testing cement Part 1: Determination of strength ISO 2951, Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes -- Part 1: Sampling schemes indexed by acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection

Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this standard, the following definitions shall apply. 3.1 hydraulic cement finely ground inorganic material which, when mixed with water, forms a paste which sets and hardens by means of hydration reactions and processes and which after hardening, retains its strength and stability 3.2 cement hydraulic binder that when appropriately batched and mixed with aggregate and water, is capable of producing concrete or mortar which retains its workability for a sufficient time and after defined periods attain specified strength levels 3.3 main constituent specially selected inorganic material in a proportion exceeding 5% by mass related to the sum of all constituents 3.4 minor constituent specially selected inorganic material used in a proportion not exceeding 5 % by mass related to the sum of all main constituents 3.5 portland cement clinker clinker which is made by sintering a specific mixture of raw materials containing elements usually expressed as oxides CaO, SiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3 and small quantities of other materials 8

3.6 sampling plan specific plan which states the sample size to be used, the percentage and the allowable probability of acceptance 3.7 vendor supplier of the cement whether he is the manufacturer or the importer 3.8 pozzolanic materials materials of volcanic origin or sedimentary rocks with suitable chemical mineralogical composition 3.9 fly ash material obtained by electrostatic or mechanical precipitation of dust-like particles from the flue gases from furnaces fired with pulverized coal 3.10 granulated blastfurnace slag slag formed by the rapid cooling of a slag melt of suitable composition obtained by the smelting of iron ore in a blastfurnace 3.11 International standard standard developed by a body which is open to international participation and which is recognised as being suitable by the relevant national authority body. 3.12 national authority State agency or institution with the legal mandate assess the quality of goods imported into a member state

Constituents
Main Constituents
Portland cement shall be manufactured by grinding Portland cement clinker to which may be added one or more of the following according to the cement type: a) Granulated blastfurnace slag, b) Pozzolanic material, c) Limestone, and d) Fly ash. Portland cement clinker Portland cement clinker shall consist of at least two-thirds by mass of calcium silicates. The remaining one third shall consist of aluminum and iron containing clinker phases and other compounds. The content of magnesium oxide shall not exceed 5.0% by mass.

Limestone The calcium carbonate content of the limestone calculated from the calcium oxide shall be at least 70% by mass.

Calcium sulphate
Calcium sulphate shall be gypsum (CaSO 42H2O), hemihydrate (CaSO41/2H2O), or anhydrite (CaSO4) or any mixture of them.
NOTE Calcium sulphate is added to the other main constituents of cement during its manufacture to control setting time.

Minor Constituents
Minor constituents shall be one or more of the following, and composition shall be in accordance with Table 1. granulated blastfurnace slag; natural pozzolana; pulverized-fuel ash (fly ash); and filler.

Additives
Additives are constituents not covered in 4.2 and 4.3 that are added to improve the manufacture or the properties of the cement. The total quantity of the additives shall not exceed 1.0% by mass of the content.

Cement composition
The proportions of the main constituents and the minor constituents of CRS and CEM classes shall conform to the limits specified in Table 1. Table 1 Cement types and composition Main constituents (/%) Cement type Clinker Blast slag furnacePozzolana Limestone Fly ash 0-5 Minor constituents (/ %)

Ordinary Portland Cement (CEM I)

95 - 100

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Main constituents (/%) Cement type Clinker Blast slag furnacePozzolana Limestone Fly ash

Minor constituents (/ %)

Rapid Hardening Portland Cement (CEM I) Blended Hydraulic Cement (CEM II) Composite Cement (CEM V) Pozzolan Cement (CEM IV) Blastfurnace Slag Cement (CEM III)

95 - 100

0-5

65 94

6 35 of any one constituent

0-5

65 94 45 89 -

6 35 of more than one constituent 11 - 55 -

0-5 0-5

20 - 64

36 - 80

0-5

Note 1 Blended Hydraulic Cement shall consist of any one of the main constituents (other than clinker) Note 2 Composite Cement shall consist of more one of the main constituents (other than clinker) Note 3 Blank values - are unspecified and are left to the suppliers discretion. These cements shall however still conform to the relevant physical requirements set out in Clause 6.

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Chemical requirements
The six classes of cement shown in Table 1 shall conform to the respective standard chemical requirements listed in Table 2 for CRS classes and Table 3 for CEM classes. Table 2 Chemical requirement for CRS compliant cements Specification Test method Cement type Ordinary Portland Cement 6.0 Rapid Hardening Portland Cement 6.0 Blended Hydraulic Cement 6.0 Pozzolana Cement Blastfurnace Slag Cement Composite Cement

Magnesium oxide (MgO), Max % Sulphur trioxide (SO3 ) Max % (a) (C3A 8%) Sulphur trioxide (SO3 ) Max % (C3A > 8%) Loss ignition, max % Insoluble residue, max % Tricalcium aluminate max % C3A, max %
Note 1

See Annex B See Annex B

6.0

6.0

6.0

3.0

3.5

4.0

4.0

3.0

4.0

See Annex B

3.5

4.5

4.0

4.0

3.0

4.0

on

See Annex B See Annex B See Annex A

3.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

0.8

0.8

1.0

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Blank values - are unspecified and are left to the suppliers discretion. These cements shall however still conform to the relevant physical requirements set out in Clause 6. An increase of 5% in the maximum SO3 limits specified in Table 1 may be allowed, provided that; a) b) the physical requirements of clause 7 are satisfied, expansion 0.020 % when tested at 14 days in accordance with ASTM C 1038, and

Note 2

c) the manufacturer can show by historical evidence that this increased level of SO3 is required for optimum cement performance.

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Table 3 Chemical requirements for CEM cements Specification Test method Cement type Portland cement (CEM I) 4.0 Portlandcomposite cement (CEM II) 4.0 Pozzolanic cement (CEM IV) 4.0 Blast furnace cement (CEM III) 4.0 Composite cement (CEM V) 4.0

Sulphur trioxide max % Loss ignition, max % Insoluble residue, max % Chloride content max % Pozzolanicity on

EN 196-2

EN 196-2

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

EN 196-2

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

EN 21

196-

0.10

0.10

0.10

0.10

0.10

EN 196-5

Satsifies the test requirements of EN 196-5

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Physical requirements
Cements shall satisfy the physical requirements of the stated class as shown in Table 4 for CRS cements and Table 5 for CEM cements. Table 4 Physical properties for CRS cements Specification Test method Ordinary Portland Cement 12 Rapid Hardening Portland Cement 12 Cement type Blended Pozzolana Hydraulic Cement Cement 12 12 Blastfurnace Slag Cement Composite Cement

Air content of mortar, Vol % Max Autoclave expansion, min % Autoclave contraction, max% Fineness, specific surface m2/kg air permeability test , min Compressive strength MPa, Min 1-day Compressive strength MPa, Min 3-day Compressive strength MPa, Min 7-day Compressive strength MPa, Min 28-day Time of setting, (initial set) not less than (minutes) Time of setting, (final set) not more than (minutes)

ASTM C 185

12

12

ASTM C 151 ASTM C 151 ASTM C 204

0.8

0.8

0.8

0.8

0.8

0.8

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

280

ASTM C 109M ASTM C 109M ASTM C 109M ASTM C 109M ASTM C 191 12.0

12.0

24.0

13.0

13.0

13.0

13.0

19.0

20.0

20.0

20.0

20.0

28.0

25.0

25.0

25.0

25.0

45

45

45

45

45

45

ASTM C 191

375

375

420

420

420

420

Table 5 Physical properties for CEM cements Strength class Early strength Compressive strength MPa Standard strength 14 Initial setting time Soundess (expansion)

min 2 days 32.5 N 32.5 R 42.5 N 42.5 R 52.5 N 52.5 R 10.0 10.0 20.0 20. 0 30.0 7 days 16.0 > 52.5 45 > 42.5 62.5 60 32.5 28 days 52.5 75

Mm

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Note 1 Table 5 is taken from Table 2 Mechanical and physical requirements given as characteristic values from BS EN 197-1. Note 2 Table 5 only applies to cements complying to BS EN 197-1.

Test and manufacturers certificates

The manufacturer shall ensure that the cement at the time of its delivery conforms to the requirements of this standard and, if requested, shall forward a certificate to this effect to the purchaser or national authority.

Test methods
The applicable properties enumerated in this standard shall be determined in accordance with the following test methods. Table 6 Test methods for CRS and CEM cements Test Air content of mortar Test methods for CRS cements ASTM C 18 15 Test methods for CEM cements -

Test

Test methods for CRS cements

Test methods for CEM cements

Compressive Strength B Fineness by air permeability Autoclave expansion Time of setting Chemical analysis

ASTM C 109/C 109M ASTM C 204 - Test Method B ASTM C 151- Test Method B ASTM C 191- Test Method B ASTM C114- Test Method B

BS EN 196-1 BS EN 196-3 BS EN 196-3

NOTE If the appropriate test are not identified in this standard then the most relevant ASTM Standard shall apply

Labelling
General labelling requirements
Retail packages of CRS and CEM cement shall be labeled in accordance with CRC 55, Labelling of goods General principles and shall include the following information: a) The class of cement, Brand or trade name or trademark, Net quantity, stated in kilograms, Name and address of the manufacturer, packer or distributor, Country of origin; and Packing date.

Safety labelling information

Labels shall provide guidance on safety precautions including but not limited to the following; a) A warning about the release of alkali when cement is mixed with water; and
EXAMPLE When cement is mixed with water alkali is released

A warning about allowing dry cement to enter the eyes, mouth and nose, and also avoiding skin contact with wet cement.

Storage information
Bags containing packaged cement shall contain information providing guidance concerning its storage.
EXAMPLE Cement should be stored clear off the ground and protected by a waterproof structure.

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Packaging
Packaging material
Unless otherwise agreed between the purchaser and the vendor, the cement shall be packed in bags, of gunny, multi-ply paper, polypropylene or cloth.

Minimum mass
Individual cement bags shall contain at least 98% of the mass stated on the packaging. For shipments involving multiple bags, the average mass of a sample taken in accordance with ISO 2951 inspection level I, shall have an average mass that is at least the mass stated on the package.

Compliance
Cements conforming to CRS classes
A batch of cement which claims compliance to a CRS classification shall be sampled in accordance with ASTM C183 and shall satisfy the requirements clause 4, Table 1, Table 2 and Table 4 in order to demonstrate compliance with this regional standard Alternatively, an approved test report verifying batch compliance to the relevant requirements of either ASTM C150 or ASTM C595 also demonstrates compliance with this regional standard.

Cements conforming to CEM classes

A batch of cement which claims compliance to a CEM classification shall be sampled in accordance with BS EN 196-7 and shall satisfy the requirements clause 4, Table 1, Table 3 and Table 5 in order to demonstrate compliance with this regional standard Alternatively, an independent 3rd party test report from an accredited laboratory, which verifies batch compliance to the relevant requirements to BS EN 197-1 also demonstrates compliance with this regional standard.

Cements outside the scope of CRS 69

Cement types which fall outside the scope of this standard but which claim compliance to the requirements of another international standard shall be sampled and tested in accordance with that standard and shall satisfy all the requirements of the international standard. it is the responsibility of the producer or supplier to demonstrate such compliance by means of independent 3rd party test reports from suitably accredited laboratories.

Cements conforming to other international standards

Cements which fall under the scope of this standard, but claim compliance to the requirements of an international standard shall be sampled and tested to the international standard and shall satisfy all the requirements of the international standard.

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(normative)100 Determination of constituent proportion

When the ratio of percentages of aluminium oxide to ferric oxide is 0.64 or more, the percentages of tricalcium silicate, dicalcium silicate, tricalcium silicate and tetracalcium aluminoferrite shall be calculated from the chemical analysis as follows With limestone Tricalcium silicate (C3S) = (4.071 X %Ca)-[7.600 X %SiO2 + 6.718 X % Al2O3 + 1.430 X % Fe2O3 + 2.852 X %SO3

Without limestone Tricalcium silicate (C3S) = (4.071 X %Ca)-[7.600 X %SiO 2 + 6.718 X % Al2O3 + 1.430 X % Fe 2O3 + 2.852 X %SO3 + 5.188 X % CO2]

Dicalcium silicate C2S= 2.867 X % SiO2 0.7544 X % C3S

Tricalcium aluminate C3A 2.650 X %Al2O3 1.692 X %Fe2O3 Tetracalcium aluminoferrite C4AF = 3.043 X %Fe2O3

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(normative)200 Chemical analysis of hydraulic cements

Chemical analysis of hydraulic cements is done according to ASTM C 114 03. Reference is also made to ASTM C 114 03 part 3.3 Performance requirements for rapid Test Methods.

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