Nghi Son Cement PCB40

Nghi Son Cement PCB40 is a premium Portland blended cement, produced by Nghi Son Cement Corporation – a joint venture between Vietnam National Cement Corporation and two leading Japanese groups: Taiheiyo Cement and Mitsubishi Materials. PCB40 is one of the most widely used cement types in Vietnam, trusted for both residential and large-scale construction projects.

Technical Specifications

  • Type: Portland Blended Cement (PCB40)

  • Weight: 50kg/bag

  • Compressive strength after 3 days (R3): ~24 MPa

  • Compressive strength after 28 days (R28): ~46 MPa

  • Setting time: Initial ~140 min, Final ~165 min

  • Fineness: Specific surface area ~4,292 cm²/g

  • Standards: TCVN 6260:2020, QCVN 16:2019/BXD, ASTM C1157 (Type GU), BS EN 197-1 (CEM II/A-M)

Key Advantages

  • High strength – enhances durability and structural stability

  • Excellent workability – smooth, easy-to-apply mortar and concrete

  • Consistent quality – uniform performance throughout construction

  • Adapted to Vietnam’s climate – including cooler regions such as the Central Highlands

  • Versatile applications – suitable for foundations, beams, slabs, plastering, tiling, etc.

Applications

  • Residential housing and public works

  • Roads, bridges, and infrastructure projects

  • Foundations, structural concrete, and mortar works