Breedon Rapid

Bulk Portland Rapid Hardening Cement CEM I 52,5R.A high early strength Portland cement which is particularly suitab
• Facilitating the early de-moulding, handling and use of precast concrete units.
• Maintaining production in cold weather.
• Early striking of formwork.
• Rapid hardening cement is a higher early strength Portland cement that conforms to the requirements of BS EN 197-1 CEM I 52, 5.
Applications
Breedon Rapid Cement is recommended to meet the following requirements
• To produce high early strength in a wide variety of concretes, mortars and grouts.
• To facilitate the early demoulding, handling and use of all types of precast concrete products.
• To reduce formwork striking times.
• To help maintain normal concrete production during cold weather.
Properties
• Chemically similar to ordinary Portland cement.
• More finely ground than ordinary Portland cement to give higher early strength properties.
• Stiffens and sets at a similar rate to ordinary Portland cement.
• Does not contain any added accelerators or admixtures.
• Colour similar to ordinary Portland cement. Other properties are also similar to ordinary Portland cement.
Availability
Breedon Rapid Cement is available in bulk tankers throughout the United Kingdom.