Comparison Chart for Portland Limestone Cement (PLC) and Portland

Pozzolana Cement (PPC)

Portland Limestone Portland Pozzolana

Feature
Cement (PLC) Cement (PPC)
SLS Standard SLS 1253 :2015 SLS 1697 :2021

Clinker, gypsum, and

pozzolanic materials (e.g., fly
Composition Clinker, gypsum, and limestone
ash, granulated blast furnace
slag)

British Standard ASTM C595 Type IL, EN 197-1 BS EN 197 -1

General construction, concrete, General construction, marine

Application
precast structures, sewage works
Compressive Strength
≥ 10-15 N/mm2 ≥ 10 N/mm2
(2 Days)
Similar to OPC, 28-day strength Similar to OPC, 28-day
Compressive Strength
varies by grade (e.g., 33 MPa, 43 strength varies by grade (e.g.,
(28 Days)
MPa, 53 MPa) 33 MPa, 43 MPa, 53 MPa)
Initial: 60-75 minutes Initial: ≥ 60 minutes
Setting Time
Final: 6-10 hours Final: 6-10 hours
Curing Time 7-14 days recommended 7-14 days recommended
Fineness 300-350 m²/kg 300-400 m²/kg
Soundness < 10mm < 10mm
Improved workability due to
Workability Good workability
pozzolanic materials

High durability, superior

Enhanced durability due to
Durability
limestone
Lower CO2 emissions due to
Environmental Impact
limestone addition
sulfate resistance makes it
more durable in harsh
environments, such as coastal
areas or regions with high
groundwater sulfate levels
Lower CO2 emissions due to
use of pozzolanic materials