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 manufacturer’s statement on the processing additions used and
manufacturer’s 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
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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)c) is 8% or less 3.0 3.0
d)
3.5 2.3
d)
2.3
d)
when (C3A) is more than 8% 3.5 4.5
Loss in ignition, %, max. 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.5 3.0
Insoluble residue, %, max. Tricalcium 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75
silicate (C3S)c), %, max. Dicalcium - - - 35e)e)
c)
silicate (C2S) , %, min. Tricalcium - - - 40e)
aluminate (C3A)c), %, max. - 8 15 7 5f)
Tetracalciumc) aluminoferrite plus twice the tricalcium - - - 25f)
aluminate C4AF + 2(C3A)
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) low-alkali

%, max. 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/cm²)f) 109/C109M:2005
1 day - - 12.4 - -
(127)
3 days 12.4 10.3 24.1 - 8.3
(127) (105) (246) - (84)
g
6.9 )
g)
(70)
7 days 19.3 17.2 - 6.9 15.2
(197) (176) (70) (155)
g
11.7 )
g)
(120)
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/cm² = 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 C 3S, C2S, and C3A listed in Table
1.
d)
When the sulfate expansion is specified, it shall be instead of the limits of C 3A 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 Manufacturer’s 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 Manufacturer’s certification

Upon request of the purchaser in the contract or order, a manufacturer’s 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.
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
Testing Center:

The Cement Testing Center (CTC), formerly known as the Cement Central Laboratory (CCL) is the
country’s leading and most established cement testing laboratory today.

Founded in June 1980 by the defunct Philippine Cement Industry Authority (PCIA) of the
Department of Trade and Industry in cooperation with the former Philippine Cement Manufacturers
Corporation (Philcemcor) now Cement Manufacturers’ Association of the Philippines (CeMAP)
and started its operation in January 1981, the CTC continuously monitors cement quality to ensure
that all cement manufacturers and their traders comply with the requirements of the appropriate
Philippine National Standards (PNS) to protect all cement users and consumers.

The Cement Testing Center works with:

The DTI’s Bureau of Product Standards (BPS) by providing them with an unbiased testing in the
field of physical and chemical analyses of hydraulic cement of all locally manufactured cement as
well as imported ones to ensure compliance with appropriate Philippine National Standards.
The DPWH-Bureau of Research and Standards (BRS) by providing them with an unbiased testing
in the field of physical and chemical analyses of hydraulic cement of all locally manufactured
cement as well as imported ones to ensure compliance with appropriate ASTM Standards.
The cement industry by implementing the cement industry Quality Monitoring Guidelines through
monthly sampling of all locally manufactured cement in-line and from various market sources in
the country to ensure compliance with appropriate standards.
The cement industry by providing it with training services in the area of cement physical and
chemical analyses to help them raise the level of testing proficiency and competency towards
achieving high quality products.
The construction, concrete and other industries by providing them upon request with an unbiased
testing in the field of physical and chemical analyses of all types of hydraulic cement under PNS
and/or ASTM Standards for quality control and assurance purposes.

Types of Testing:

A). Physical (Mechanical) Testing of Portland (PNS 07 or ASTM C150), Blended (PNS 63 or
ASTM C595) and Masonry Cement (PNS ASTM C91).

 Compressive Strength – PNS ASTM C109

 Setting Time:
1. Vicat Needle – PNS ASTM C191
2. Gillmore Needle – PNS ASTM C266
 Autoclave Expansion - PNS ASTM C151
 Fineness:
1. Air Permeability (Blaine Test) – PNS ASTM C204
2. 75-um (No. 200) sieve – PNS ASTM C786
3. 45-um (No. 325) sieve – PNS ASTM C430
 Normal Consistency – PNS ASTM C187
 Density PNS – ASTM C188
 Early Stiffening (Paste Method) – PNS ASTM C451
 Air Content PNS – ASTM C185
 Heat of Hydration – PNS ASTM C186
 Sulfate Expansion – PNS ASTM C1012
 Sulfate Resistance – PNS ASTM C452
  Expansion in Water – PNS ASTM C1038
 Water Retention – PNS ASTM C1506
B.) Chemical Analysis of Portland, Blended and Masonry Cements following PNS ASTM C114.

 Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

 Aluminum Trioxide (Al2O3)
 Ferric Oxide (Fe2O3)
 Calcium Oxide (CaO)
 Magnesium Oxide (MgO)
 Sulfur Trioxide (SO3)
 Sodium Oxide (Na2O)
 Potassium Oxide (K2O)
 Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)
 Phosphorous Pentoxide (P2O5)
 Loss on Ignition (LOI)
 Insoluble Residue (IR)
 Free Lime (F-CaO)
C.) Chemical Analysis of Raw and In-process Materials following PNS ASTM C311 and C114.

D.) Chemical Analysis of Limestone following PNS ASTM C25

E.) Chemical Analysis of Gypsum following PNS ASTM C451

F.) Testing of Pozzolan (natural, artificial like flyash etc):

 For Cement Manufacture: PNS 63:2006 / ASTM C595

 As Concrete Admixtures: ASTM C618 and C311
G.) Testing of Blast-Furnace Slag: PNS 69:2005 / ASTM C595
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