Hanson White Cement 25kg

White Portland Cement

Hanson White Portland Cement 52,5R is a quality cement manufactured to comply with the

requirements of BS EN 197-1. Hanson White Portland Cement is recommended for use in concrete,

mortar and render with or without pigments. The setting and strength characteristics of Hanson White

Portland Cement are similar to Grey Portland cements.

 

APPLICATIONS

Hanson White Portland Cement is naturally chosen for its high degree of light reflection. To obtain

white or light coloured concrete specially selected white or light coloured sand and stone aggregates

are required. Coloured concretes and renders are achieved by adding pigments specifically designed

for the use with Portland cement and Portland cement products.

For extremely white concrete, Titanium Dioxide pigment may be added up to 5% by weight of cement.

Typical applications for Hanson White Portland Cement include: cast stone, rendering, cladding

panels, exposed aggregate finishes, structural concrete, pointing mortars, terrazzo finishes and

precast units

 

COMPATIBILITY

Hanson White Cement is suitable for use with a wide range of additives and admixtures to extend the

properties and uses of concretes, mortars, renders, and screeds. It is recommended that trial mixes

are carried out to determine compatibility and optimum proportions. Care should be taken to select

an admixture which does not adversely affect product colour.

 

CONDITIONS OF USE

• Methods to prevent loss of moisture from exposed surfaces of concrete, known as curing, should be employed for at

least the first 7 days after casting

• As a general rule, concrete should be placed within the range of 10°C to 30°C.

• In cold weather, freshly poured concrete should be protected from low temperatures to avoid frost damage.

• In hot weather and mass concrete pours, there is increased risk of cracking due to loss of water by evaporation and

cracking due thermal stresses which could reduce ultimate strength.

• Hanson Cement is not responsible for defects caused by poor workmanship.

• Hanson White cement is made from natural materials. Therefore slight variations in colour may occur.