General Purpose Cement is a quality- assured BS EN 197-1 CEM II cement, with independent third-party certification and carries CE marking
	
It is a general purpose CEM II cement that is suitable for use in concrete, mortars, renders, screeds and grouts
	
General Purpose Cement is based on sustainable cement technology with a consistent strength meeting all the conformity criteria in BS EN 197-1
	
It is compatible with admixtures such as air-entraining agents and workability aids
	
Trial mixes are recommended to determine the optimum mix proportions
	
General Purpose Cement is available in 25kg weatherproof bags
	
This product should be stored in unopened bags clear of the ground in cool dry conditions and should be stacked in a safe and stable manner
	
Information on the maximum storage period can be found on the bag
	
General Purpose Cement may be used in the range of traditional nominal mixes as for traditional Portland Cement
	
To achieve optimum performance in concrete or other products, it is essential that General Purpose Cement is correctly specified and used
	
As with other cements in building work, there is no substitute for good practice and workmanship
	
It is essential to use the correct materials, proportion and mix the materials properly, add the correct amount of water, compact, cure and protect as appropriate
	
When using General Purpose Cement, it is particularly important to ensure that effective curing is applied
	
Normal hot and cold weather practice should also be followed
	
The final finish quality of this material will depend upon the operative having the required skills and a familiarity with the material and its application methods
	
Manual handling should comply with The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
	
General Purpose Cement is manufactured from natural products, and slight shade variations may occur
	
General Purpose Cement should not be mixed with additions or other cement types