Maha Cement

About PPC Cement

PPC (Portland Pozzolana Cement) is a blended cement known for its superior finishing, long-lasting strength, and excellent workability.

With a mix of premium clinker and reactive pozzolanic materials, PPC offers crack-resistant construction, smoother surfaces, and enhanced durability – making it the preferred choice for independent home builders, plastering works, masonry, and mass concreting.

Why Choose PPC Cement?

Applications

Features & Benefits

Feature	Benefit
Blended with high-quality fly ash	Enhances long-term strength & improves durability of structures.
Superior workability	Easier mixing, smoother finish, and reduced labour effort.
Low heat of hydration	Ideal for mass concreting; minimises thermal cracks.
Better resistance to sulphates & chemicals	Longer life in harsh environmental and industrial conditions.
Improved impermeability	Protects the structure from water seepage and moisture damage.
Eco-friendly composition	Lower carbon footprint compared to OPC — sustainable construction choice.
Consistent, reliable performance	Quality-controlled production ensures uniformity in every batch.

Technical Overview

Property	Requirement as per IS 1489 (Part 1)	PPC Cement (Typical Values)
Fineness (m²/kg)	300 (min)	320–350
Setting Time — Initial (minutes)	30 (min)	140–160
Setting Time — Final (minutes)	600 (max)	240 - 360
Soundness (Le Chatelier)	10 mm (max)	1–3 mm
Autoclave Expansion	0.8% (max)	0.05–0.10%
Compressive Strength — 3 Days	16 MPa (min)	18–21 MPa
Compressive Strength — 7 Days	22 MPa (min)	25–28 MPa
Compressive Strength — 28 Days	33 MPa (min)	38–45 MPa
Heat of Hydration	-	Low (Ideal for mass concrete)
IS Standard	-	IS 1489 (Part 1)

PPC Cement Ideal For

Residential Construction :
Slabs, beams, columns, walls, and foundations.
Plastering & Masonry Work :
Smooth finish, crack-free surfaces, excellent bonding.
Mass Concrete Applications :
Dams, retaining walls, basements — thanks to low heat of hydration.
Infrastructure Projects :
Roads, bridges, water tanks, culverts, drains.
Precast Products :
Blocks, pavers, pipes, and precast elements.
Coastal & Harsh Environments :
Better resistance to chlorides, sulphates, moisture, and chemicals.
General Purpose Construction :
Suitable for all routine civil work requiring long-term durability.

PPC Cement offers the perfect balance of strength, sustainability, and smooth finish – making it the most preferred choice for modern construction. Whether for homes or commercial spaces, PPC ensures consistent quality, superior workability, and long-lasting performance.

Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC)

OPC is used where early strength and fast-setting properties are required. It is preferred by engineers for heavy-duty structural work and time-sensitive projects.

Key Benefits

OPC Cement Ideal For

HD+ Cement

( High Durability + High Designability )

HD+ is a premium-quality PPC-based cement engineered for harsh environments and long-term durability. It is designed for coastal, industrial, and heavy-load applications.