Masonry cement

Masonry cement

Hydraulic cement manufactured for use in mortars for masonry construction. Normally a blend of two or more of the following materials: Portland cement, natural cement, Portland-pozzolan cement, hydraulic lime, slag cement, hydrated lime, pulverised limestone, talc, chalk, pozzolan, clay or gypsum; also may include air entraining additions.

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