PNS 07:2005

ICS 91.100.10

Portland cement Specification

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL STANDARD PNS 07:2005

Foreword

This Philippine National Standard Specification for Portland cement PNS 07:2005 was
prepared by the Bureau of Product Standards Technical Committee on Cement and Lime
(BPS/TC 3) and was approved for adoption as Philippine National Standard.

This standard was first published in 1968 by the former Philippine Bureau of Standards,
amended in 1972 to modify certain sections in the definitions and revised three times, in
1980, 1983, 1992 to incorporate necessary provisions appropriate for the period
mentioned. This standard cancels and replaces the one reissued in 2000.

This fourth revision of the standard introduced the following changes:

1. Exclusion of minor and trace oxides, titanium dioxide (TiO2) and phosphorus
pentoxide (P2O5) in reporting alumina (Al2O3).
2. Enhance the marking requirement to add the following:
a. Product quality mark for local brands and ICC mark and number for imported
Portland cement.
b. Batch identification number and manufacturing date for product traceability.
c. Shipping information for cement shipped in bulk.
3. Addition of provisions for manufacturers statement on the processing additions used
and manufacturers certification on compliance to this standard.
4. Revision of the reference test methods to align with current version of ASTM.

In the preparation of this standard, ASTM C 150-02a (published 2003), American Society
for Testing and Materials Standard Specification for Portland cement was considered.
ASTM C 150-02a is a prescription specification standard for Portland cement where the
products that may be furnished are of restricted nature and proportions and where the
products must meet prescriptive requirements as to chemical and physical properties.
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL STANDARD PNS 07:2005
Portland cement Specification

1 Scope

This standard specifies the requirements for five types of Portland cement (see NOTE 1).

2 References

The titles of the standards publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside
back cover.

3 Definitions

For the purpose of this standard the definitions given in PNS ASTM C 219:2005 shall apply.

4 Classification and designation

Portland cement shall be classified in accordance with the following types:

Type I - For use when the special properties specified for any other type are not required
Type II - For general use, more especially when moderate sulfate resistance or moderate heat
of hydration is desired
Type III - For use when high early strength is desired
Type IV - For use when a low heat of hydration is desired
Type V - For use when high sulfate resistance is desired

NOTE 1 Attention is called to the fact that cements conforming to the requirements for all
these types may not be carried in stock in some areas. Before specifying the use of
other than type I cement, it should be determined whether the proposed type of
cement is or can be made available.

5 Requirements

5.1 Additions

The cement covered by this specification shall contain no additions except as provided for
below:

5.1.1 Water or calcium sulfate, or both, maybe added in amounts such that the limits shown
in table 1 for sulfur trioxide and loss on ignition shall not be exceeded.

5.1.2 At the option of the manufacturer, processing additions maybe used in the
manufacture of the cement, provided that such materials in the amounts used shall meet the
requirements of PNS ASTM C 465:2005.
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5.2 Chemical composition

Each type of cement shall conform to the chemical requirements specified in Table 1 when
tested in accordance with PNS ASTM C 114:2005. In addition, optional chemical requirements
are shown in Table 2.
Table 1 Chemical requirements
a)
Cement type I II III IV V
Silicon dioxide (SiO2), %, min. - 20.0 - - -
Aluminum oxide (Al2O3), %, max. - 6.0 - - -
Ferric oxide (Fe2O3), %, max. - 6.0 - 6.5
Magnesium oxide (MgO), %, max. 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
Sulfur trioxidec) (SO3)b), %, max.
when (C3A) is 8% or less 3.0 3.0 3.5 2.3 2.3
when (C3A)c) is more than 8% 3.5 d)
4.5 d) d)

Loss in ignition, %, max. 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.5 3.0

Insoluble residue, %, max. 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75
Tricalcium silicate (C3S)c)c), %, max. - - - 35e)
Dicalcium silicate (C2S) , %, min. - - - 40e)e)
Tricalcium aluminate (C3A)c), %, max. - 8 15 7 5f)
Tetracalciumc) aluminoferrite plus twice the tricalcium
aluminate C4AF + 2(C3A) - - - 25f)
or solid solution
(C4AF + C2F), as applicable, %, max.

a)
See NOTE 1.

b)
There are cases where optimum SO3 (using PNS ASTM C 563:2005) for a particular cement is close to or exceeds the limit in this
specification. In such cases where properties of a cement can be improved by exceeding the SO3 limits stated in this table, it is
permissible to exceed the values in the table, provided that when tested in accordance with PNS ASTM C 1038:2005 the cement
with the increased SO3 will not develop expansion in water exceeding 0.020% at 14 days. When the manufacturer supplies cement
under this provision, he shall, upon request, supply supporting data to the purchaser.

c)
Expressing the chemical limitations by means of calculated assumed compounds does not necessarily mean that the oxides are
actually or entirely present as such compounds.

When expressing compounds, C = CaO, S = SiO2, A = Al2O3, F = Fe2O3.

For example: C3A = 3CaO.Al2O3

Titanium dioxide and phosphorous pentoxide (TiO2 and P2O5) shall not be included with the Al2O3 content. See NOTE 2

When the ratio of percentages of aluminum oxide to ferric oxide is 0.64 or more, the percentages of tricalcium silicate, dicalcium
silicate, tricalcium aluminate, and tetracalcium aluminoferrite shall be calculated from the chemical analysis as follows:

Tricalcium silicate = (4.071 x % CaO) - (7.600 x % SiO2) - (6.718 x % Al2O3) - (1.430 x % Fe2O3) - (2.852 x % SO3)
Dicalcium silicate = (2.867 x % SiO2) - (0.7544 x % C3S)
Tricalcium aluminate = (2.650 x % Al2O3) - (1.692 x % Fe2O3)
Tetracalcium aluminoferrite = 3.043 x % Fe2O3

When the alumina-ferric oxide ratio is less than 0.64, a calcium aluminoferrite solid solution [expressed as ss(C4AF + C2F)] is
formed. Contents of this solid solution and of tricalcium silicate shall be calculated by the following formulas:

ss(C4AF + C2F) = (2.100 x % Al2O3) + (1.702 x % Fe2O3)

Tricalcium silicate = (4.071 x % CaO) - (7.600 x % SiO2) - (4.479 x % Al2O3) - (2.859 x % Fe2O3) - (2.852 x % SO3).

No tricalcium aluminate will be present in cements of this composition. Dicalcium silicate shall be calculated as previously shown.

In the calculation of all compounds the oxides determined to the nearest 0.1% shall be used.

All values calculated as described above shall be reported to the nearest 1%.

d)
Not applicable

e)
Does not apply when the heat of hydration limit in Table 4 is specified.

f)
Does not apply when the sulfate expansion limit in Table 4 is specified.

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NOTE 2 When comparing oxide analyses and calculated compounds from different sources or
from different historic times, be aware that they may not have been reported on
exactly the same basis. Chemical data obtained by Reference and Alternative Test
Methods, PNS ASTM C 114:2005 (wet chemistry) may include titania and
phosphorus as alumina unless proper correction has been made (see PNS ASTM C
114:2005) while data obtained by rapid instrumental methods usually do not. This
can result in small differences in the calculated compounds. Such differences are
usually within the precision of the analytical methods, even when the methods are
properly qualified under the requirements of PNS ASTM C 114:2005.

Table 2 Optional chemical requirementsa)

Cement type I II III IV V Remarks

Tricalcium aluminate - - 8 - - for moderate

(C3A)b), %, max. sulfate
resistance

Tricalcium aluminate - - 5 - -
(C3A), b) %, max. for high sulfate
resistance
Sum of tricalcium silicate - 58c) - - -
and tricalcium aluminate, %, b) for moderate
max. heat of hydration

Alkalis (Na2O +0.658K2O) 0.60d) 0.60d) 0.60d) 0.60d) 0.60d)

%, max. low-alkali
cement
a)
These optional requirements apply only if specifically requested. Availability should be verified. See NOTE 1
b)
Expressing the chemical limitations by means of calculated assumed compounds does not necessarily mean that the oxides are actually
or entirely present as such compounds.

When expressing compounds, C = CaO, S = SiO2, A = Al2O3, F = Fe2O3.

For example, C3A = 3CaO.Al2O3.

Titanium dioxide and phosphorous pentoxide (TiO2 and P2O5) shall not be included with the Al2O3 content. See NOTE 2.

When the ratio of percentages of aluminum oxide to ferric oxide is 0.64 or more, the percentages of tricalcium silicate, dicalcium
silicate, tricalcium aluminate, and tetracalcium aluminoferrite shall be calculated from the chemical analysis as follows:

Tricalcium silicate = (4.071 x % CaO)-(7.600 x % SiO2)-(6.718 x % Al2O3) - (1.430 x % Fe2O3) - (2.852 x % SO3)
Dicalcium silicate = (2.867 x % SiO2) - (0.7544 x % C3S)
Tricalcium aluminate = (2.650 x % Al2O3) - (1.692 x % Fe2O3)
Tetracalcium aluminoferrite = 3.043 x % Fe2O3

When the alumina-ferric oxide ratio is less than 0.64, a calcium aluminoferrite solid solution [expressed as ss(C4AF + C2F)] is formed.
Contents of this solid solution and of tricalcium silicate shall be calculated by the following formulas:

ss(C4AF + C2F) = (2.100 x % Al2O3) + (1.702 x % Fe2O3)

Tricalcium silicate = (4.071 x % CaO) - (7.600 x % SiO2) - (4.479 x % Al2O3) - (2.859 x % Fe2O3) - (2.852 x % SO3).

No tricalcium aluminate will be present in cements of this composition. Dicalcium silicate shall be calculated as previously shown.

In the calculation of all compounds the oxides determined to the nearest 0.1% shall be used.

All values calculated as described above shall be reported to the nearest 1%.
c)
The optional limit for heat of hydration in Table 4 shall not be requested when this optional limit is requested.
d)
This limit may be specified when the cement is to be used in concrete with aggregates that may be deleteriously reactive. Reference
should be made to PNS ASTM C 33:2005 for suitable criteria of deleterious reactivity.

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5.3 Physical properties

Each type of portland cement shall conform to the physical requirements specified in Table 3.
In addition, optional physical requirements are shown in Table 4.

Table 3 Physical requirements

Cement typea) I II III IV V Test method

Air content of mortar,b) volume %, max. 12 12 12 12 12 PNS ASTM C 185:2005

Fineness, c) specific surface, m2/kg
(alternative methods):
Turbidimeter test, min. 160 160 - 160 160 PNS ASTM C 115:2005
Air permeability test, min. 280 280 - 280 280 PNS ASTM C 204:2005
Autoclave expansion, %, max. 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 PNS ASTM C 151:2005
Time of setting
(alternative methods)d)
Gillmore test: PNS ASTM C 266:2005
Initial set, minutes, min. 60 60 60 60 60
Final set, hours, max. 10 10 10 10 10
Vicat test: PNS ASTM C 191:2005
Initial set, minutes, min. 45 45 45 45 45
Final set, hours, max. 8 8 8 8 8
Strength, minimum values shown
for the ages indicated below:e)
Compressive strength, MPa, PNS ASTM C
(kg/cm)f) 109/C109M:2005
1 day - - 12.4 - -
(127)
3 days 12.4 10.3 24.1 - 8.3
(127) (105) (246) - (84)
6.9g)
(70)g)
7 days 19.3 17.2 - 6.9 15.2
(197) (176) (70) (155)
11.7g)
(120)g)
28 days 27.6 27.6 - 17.2 20.7
(281) (281) - (176) (211)
22.1h)
(225)h)

a)
See NOTE 1.
b)
Conformity to the requirements of this specification does not necessarily ensure that the desired air content will be
obtained in concrete.
c)
Either of the two alternative fineness methods may be used at the option of the testing laboratory. However, when
the sample fails to meet the requirements of the air permeability test, the turbidimeter test shall be used, and the
requirements in this table for turbidimetric method shall govern.
d)
The purchaser shall specify the type of setting-time test required. In case of disputes, the requirement on Vicat
test shall govern.
e)
The strength at any specified test age shall not be less than that attained at any previous specified test age,
(1 kgf/cm = 0.0980665 MPa).
f)
For the preparation of test samples for compressive strength, the fixed water-cement ratio of 0.485 shall be used.
g)
When the optional heat of hydration or the chemical limit on the sum of the tricalcium silicate and tricalcium
aluminate is specified.
h)
The optional limit for the sum of the tricalcium silicate and tricalcium aluminate in Table 2 shall not be required
when this limit is requested. The strength requirements apply when either heat of hydration or the sum of
tricalcium silicate and tricalcium aluminate requirements are requested.

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Table 4 Optional physical requirementsa)

Cement type I II III IV V Test Method

False set, final penetration, 50 50 50 50 50 PNS ASTM C

min., % 451:2005

Heat of hydration: PNS ASTM C

186:2005
7 days, kJ/kg (cal/g), max. - 290b) (70) - 250c) (60) -

28 days, kJ/kg (cal/g), max. - - - 290c) (70) -

Sulfate expansion,d) 14 days, %, max. - - - - 0.04 PNS ASTM C

452:2005

a)
These optional requirements apply only if specifically requested. Availability should be verified. See NOTE 1.
b)
The optional limit for the sum of the tricalcium silicate and tricalcium aluminate in table 2 shall not be requested
when this optional limit is requested. These strength requirements apply when either heat of hydration or the sum
of tricalcium silicate and tricalcium aluminate requirements are requested.
c)
When the heat of hydration limit is specified, it shall be instead of the limits of C3S, C2S, and C3A listed in Table
1.
d)
When the sulfate expansion is specified, it shall be instead of the limits of C3A and C4AF + 2C3A listed in Table 1.

6 Sampling

Sampling shall be done in accordance with PNS ASTM C 183:2005.

7 Test methods

Portland cement shall be tested in accordance with the test methods specified in 5.2 and in
Tables 1 and 3.

8 Packaging

Each type of portland cement whether for export or for domestic trade may be shipped in bags or
in bulk. If bags are used, it shall be packed in net quantities of 40 kilograms for domestic trade
and 50 kilograms for export trade.

Paper bags/sacks used to contain the cement shall conform to the requirements specified in
PNS 270:1991 or any applicable cement packaging standards.

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9 Marking

9.1 Each bag of Portland cement locally manufactured shall be permanently marked directly
in at least one face with the following:

9.1.1 The name and address of manufacturer;

9.1.2 Type of Portland cement

9.1.3 Trade name or brand name

9.1.4 Trademark of the manufacturer

9.1.5 Net mass of cement in kg

9.1.6 The words Product of the Philippines

9.1.7 Product quality mark

9.1.8 Batch identification number and manufacturing date intelligible to the consumers

9.1.9 Red color band with dimensions as shown below.

8 cm

8 cm
8 cm
8

Red color band

Figure 1

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9.2 Each bag of imported Portland cement shall be permanently marked directly in at least
one face with the following:

9.2.1 The name, address of manufacturer and importer

9.2.2 Type of Portland cement

9.2.3 Trade name or brand name

9.2.4 Trademark of the manufacturer

9.2.5 Net mass of cement in kg

9.2.6 The country of manufacture

9.2.7 ICC mark and Import Commodity Clearance number of the particular shipment

9.2.8 Batch identification number and Manufacturing date intelligible to the consumers

9.2.9 Red color band with dimensions shown in Figure 1.

9.3 Each shipment in bulk shall be accompanied by a shipping document containing the
following information:

9.3.1 The name and address of manufacturer and/or importer

9.3.2 Bulk carrier

9.3.3 Type of Portland cement

9.3.4 Trade name or brand name

9.3.5 Trademark of the manufacturer

9.3.6 Net mass of cement in kg. or ton

9.3.7 The words Product of the Philippines or country of manufacture if imported

9.3.8 Manufacturing date

10 Storage

The cement shall be stored in such a manner as to permit easy access for the proper inspection
and identification of each shipment, and in a suitable container that will protect the cement from
dampness and minimize warehouse set. The same precautions should be applied for cement in
bulk.

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11 Rejection

11.1 The cement shall be rejected if it fails to meet any of the requirements of this standard.

11.2 Cement remaining in bulk storage at the plant/storage silo, prior to shipment for more
than six months, or cement in bags in local storage in the hands of a vendor for more than three
months, after completion of tests, shall be retested before use and shall be rejected, if it fails to
conform to any of the requirements of this standard.

11.3 Packages varying more than 2% below the mass marked thereon shall be rejected; and if
the average mass of packages in any shipment, as shown by weighing 50 packages taken at
random, is less than that marked on the packages, the entire shipment shall be rejected.

12 Manufacturers statement

At the request of the purchaser, the manufacturer shall state in writing the nature, amount, and
identity of any processing addition used, and if requested, shall supply test data showing
compliance of such processing addition with specification of PNS ASTM C 465:2005.

13 Manufacturers certification

Upon request of the purchaser in the contract or order, a manufacturers report shall be furnished
at the time of shipment stating the results of tests made on samples of the material taken during
production or transfer and certifying that the cement conforms to applicable requirements of this
specification.

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References PNS 07:2005

The following Philippine National Standards contain provisions which, through reference in this
text form part of this national standard. At the time of publication of this PNS, the editions
indicated were valid.

PNS ASTM C 33:2005 Standard specification for concrete aggregates

PNS ASTM C 109/C109M:2005 - Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic
Cement Mortars (Using 2 in. or 50 mm cube specimens)
PNS ASTM C 114:2005 - Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic Cement
PNS ASTM C 115:2005 - Standard Test Method for Fineness of Portland Cement by the
Turbidimeter
PNS ASTM C 151:2005 - Standard Test Method for Autoclave Expansion of Portland Cement
PNS ASTM C 183:2005 - Standard Practice for Sampling and the Amount of Testing of
Hydraulic Cement
PNS ASTM C 185:2005 - Standard Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
PNS ASTM C 186:2005 - Standard Test Methods for Heat of Hydration of Hydraulic Cement
PNS ASTM C 191:2005 - Standard Test Method for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by
Vicat Needle
PNS ASTM C 204:2005 - Standard Test Method for Fineness of Portland Cement by Air
Permeability Apparatus
PNS ASTM C 219:2005 Standard Terminology relating to Cement
PNS ASTM C 266:2005 - Standard Test Method for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement Paste
by Gillmore Needle
PNS ASTM C 451:2005 - Standard Test Method for Early Stiffening of Hydraulic Cement
(Paste Method)
PNS ASTM C 452:2005 - Standard Test Method for Potential Expansion of Portland Cement
Mortars Exposed to Sulfate
PNS ASTM C 465:2005 Standard for Processing Additions for Use in the Manufacture of
Hydraulic Cements
PNS ASTM C 563:2005 - Standard Test Method for Optimum SO3 in Portland Cement
PNS ASTM 1038:2005 - Standard Test Method for Expansion of Hydraulic Cement Mortar Bar
Stored in Water
PNS 270:1991 - Multiwall kraft paper sacks for cement - Specification
 BUREAU OF PRODUCT STANDARDS
Department of Trade and Industry

Technical Committee 3 - Cement and Lime

Chairman Vice-chairman

1 Nathaniel B. Diola 2 Francis C. Felizardo

Building Research Service Cement Manufacturers Association
University of the Philippines of the Philippines, Inc.

Members

Government Agencies: Consumers:

3 Leilani D.L. Del Prado 9 Angel B. Ong

Miguelito M. Meniano*
Construction Industry Authority of the
Philippines
4 Simplicio Dela Cruz
Mines and Geo Sciences Bureau
Research:
5 Cecilia F. Reynales
Industry Technology Development
Institute Department of Science and
Technology
6 Iluminda V. De Guzman
Bureau of Research and Standards
Department of Public Works and
Highways
Testing:
Association of Concrete and Asphalt
Producers of the Philippines
10 Alexander Flores*
Philippine Constructors Association
11 Timothy A. Schroeder
Romeo Ocon*
Philippine Concrete Industry
Association
Professional Associations:
12 Miriam Tamayo
Association of Structural Engineers
of the Philippines/Philippine Institute
of Civil Engineers
13 Amado E. Tandoc, Jr.
United Architects of the Philippines

7 Noel G. Dela Cruz Trade/Industry Association:

Cement Testing Center
14 Cirilo M. Pestao II
8 Justina Villaviray Cement Manufacturers Association
Philippine Geoanalytics of the Philippines, Inc.

9 Alex Wakenshaw
Bonifacio Stanger Materials Testing Corp.

Project Officer

15 Myra F. Magabilin
Bureau of Product Standards

* Alternate