Quality & certificates
We don't ask you to trust us — we ask you to read the certificates. SGS inspection and plant test reports for every market we serve.
Standards we certify to
ASTM
C150 (Type I, II, II/V) · C595 (Type IP) · C1157 (Type GU, HE) — tested to ASTM C109/C109M
EN 197-1:2011
CEM I 52.5 N · CEM II 32.5 R · CEM II 42.5 R — tested to EN 196 series
PNS
PNS 07:2005 · PNS 63:2006 — Philippine national standards for Portland and blended cement
Typical shipment test data
Actual laboratory results from commercial cargoes, tested by SGS Vietnam and plant laboratories (VILAS-accredited).
| Parameter | Unit | ASTM Type I | CEM II 42.5 R | Type IP (C595) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compressive strength 3d | MPa | 23.2 | 23.4 | 25.1 |
| Compressive strength 7d | MPa | 31.1 | 30.6 | 31.8 |
| Compressive strength 28d | MPa | 43.4 | 38.3 | 41.0 |
| Initial / final setting | min | 195 / 255 | 153 / 235 | 132 / 213 |
| Autoclave expansion | % | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Air content of mortar | % | — | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Specific surface (Blaine) | cm²/g | 3,510 | 4,620 | 4,580 |
| MgO | % | 2.45 | — | 2.29 |
| SO₃ | % | 2.10 | — | 2.13 |
Source: SGS Vietnam Ltd. and Dong Lam Cement laboratory test reports on shipped cargoes. Figures are typical, not contractual limits — contract specifications follow your standard.
Shipment certificates
A sample of SGS inspection certificates and laboratory test reports from commercial shipments.
Bulk Cement ASTM Type I
28-day strength min 45 MPa · 2 MT jumbo bag · plant test report
Bulk Cement ASTM Type II
28-day strength min 55 MPa · SGS analysis report
Bulk Cement ASTM C595 Type IP
2 MT jumbo bag · SGS test report, quality per customer requirement
Portland Cement ASTM C1157 Type GU
28-day strength min 4,060 PSI · 42.5 kg bags in 1.7 MT sling · SGS certificate
Portland Cement ASTM C1157 Type GU / HE
28-day strength min 5,800 PSI · 42.5 kg bags in 1.7 MT sling · SGS certificate
Bag Cement CEM II 42.5 R
28-day strength min 5,000 PSI · 42.5 kg bags in 1.7 MT sling · SGS test report
Bulk Cement CEM I 52.5 N
28-day strength min 52.5 MPa · 2 MT jumbo bag · plant test report