Product Overview
Blue Circle Snowcrete White Portland Cement (CEM I 52.5R) supplied as a premium, high-strength cement for architectural and decorative applications. Manufactured to produce a bright white finish, it is formulated for use where aesthetic clarity and long-term durability are required.
Snowcrete achieves a clean, colour-consistent surface ideal for cast stone, precast concrete, terrazzo, and architectural rendering. As a CEM I 52.5R grade cement, it develops rapid early strength and superior long-term compressive performance.
Fully compliant with BS EN 197-1 and CE marked, it ensures reliable quality across structural and decorative work. Shade variation may occur due to the natural composition of raw materials.
Features & Benefits
- High whiteness: Produces a bright, clean appearance ideal for decorative or architectural concrete.
- Architectural finish: Suitable for use with light-coloured or pigmented aggregates for controlled visual tone.
- High strength classification: Achieves minimum 52.5 MPa compressive strength after 28 days with rapid early gain.
- CEM I 52.5R formulation: Pure Portland cement composition without secondary additives for consistent results.
- Durable performance: Provides excellent weathering resistance and long-term structural integrity.
- Chromium control: Naturally low Chromium (VI) content below 2 ppm for safer handling.
- Versatile use: Suitable for both structural and decorative concrete, mortars, and renders.
- Compliance: Certified to BS EN 197-1 CEM I 52.5R and CE marked for performance assurance.
Applications
- Cast stone and precast concrete: Produces consistent, bright architectural finishes.
- Cladding panels and façades: Ensures uniform colour and high compressive strength.
- Paving slabs, kerbs, and street furniture: Delivers durable, decorative surfaces for external use.
- Terrazzo and tiles: Ideal for fine decorative concrete and flooring applications.
- Renders and pointing mortars: Provides clean white finish and strong adhesion.
- Swimming pools and water features: Suitable for bright, water-resistant finishes where aesthetics are important.
Installation Guidance
- Mixing: Combine cement, aggregates, and water in the correct proportions to achieve the desired finish and strength.
- Application: Apply using traditional concrete, mortar, or render techniques suited to the intended use.
- Curing: Maintain appropriate curing conditions to achieve full strength and prevent surface cracking.
- Temperature control: Do not use when air temperature is below +5°C or above +30°C.
- Finishing: Protect exposed surfaces from rapid drying or excessive moisture during early curing.
Compliance & Performance
- Cement type: CEM I 52.5R pure Portland cement.
- Strength classification: Minimum compressive strength of 52.5 MPa after 28 days; rapid early strength development.
- Standard compliance: BS EN 197-1 and CE marked.
- Composition: Pure Portland clinker with controlled gypsum content, free from pigments and additives.
- Fire classification: Non-combustible building material.
- Important note: Shade variations may occur due to the natural mineral content of the raw materials used.