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4. Technical Data
APPLICABLE STANDARDS
ASTM International
• ASTM C144 Standard Specification for
Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
• ASTM C150 Standard Specification for
1. Product Name Portland Cement
Holcim Cement/Lime • ASTM C207 Standard Specification for
Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes
2. Manufacturer • ASTM C270 Standard Specification for
Holcim (US) Inc. Mortar for Unit Masonry
6211 North Ann Arbor Road PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
P. O. Box 122 These products will produce mortars meeting
Dundee, Ml 48131 the property specifications of ASTM C270 for
(800) 854-4656 Type N, Type S or Type M mortar. They also meet
(734) 529-2411 the requirements for prepackaged masonry
Fax: (734) 529-4110 cement and lime mixtures in certain states. Sand
www.holcim.us used in conjunction with this product should con-
www.cementonline.us form with ASTM C144. Holcim Cement/Lime
www.masonrybydesign.com Holcim Cement/Lime will provide the
working properties, strength and durability 6. Availability & Cost
3. Product Description necessary for lasting masonry structures. AVAILABILITY
BASIC USE Holcim Cement/Lime is available throughout
Holcim Cement/Lime is a premixed blend of 5. Installation most of the United States.
Portland cement and lime. The properties of PREPARATION & APPLICATION COST
cement/lime mortar are produced without Holcim Cement/Lime should be mixed accord-
the inconvenience and variation caused by Pricing information can be obtained from the
ing to ASTM C270. Mechanically mix nearest Holcim Sales Office.
mixing bags of cement and lime at the job- 2 1/4 to 3 parts by volume of sand and enough
site. The proportions of materials in the bag potable water with each bag of this product
are laboratory controlled for consistency. 7. Warranty
to produce a mortar of workable consistency. Upon request, Holcim can provide Material
COMPOSITION & MATERIALS The combined materials should be mixed for a Certification Reports demonstrating that Holcim
Holcim Cement/Lime is a combination of minimum 3 to 5 minutes. Directions are printed Cement/Lime meets or exceeds applicable
Portland cement that meets the requirements on each bag. Source or proportion of sand ASTM standards. For more warranty information,
of ASTM C150 and Type S hydrated mason’s should not be changed during the job in order contact the nearest Holcim Sales Office.
lime that meets the requirements of ASTM C207. to avoid possible changes in color and texture
of the finished mortar joints. All joints should be 8. Maintenance
TYPES tooled at the same degree of hardness.
Holcim Cement/Lime is available in Type N, In areas where concrete cleaners and sealers
Masonry units should be protected from are required, proper instructions should be fol-
Type S or Type M. It can be used for load- weather both before and after being placed.
bearing or non-load bearing masonry work lowed. Contact the appropriate product
above or below grade. PRECAUTIONS manufacturer before application.
Direct contact with the skin should be avoided.
SIZES If contact occurs, the skin should be washed 9. Technical Services
Holcim Cement/Lime is packaged in 70.5 lb with water as soon as possible. Exposure of suf- Technical service is available by contacting
(32 kg), 75 lb (34 kg) and 79.4 lb (36 kg) bags. ficient duration to wet Holcim Cement/Lime the nearest Holcim Sales Office. With
COLORS can cause serious, potentially irreversible tissue advance notice, technical service can be
Holcim Cement/Lime is gray. Other colors are destruction in the form of chemical (caustic) provided at jobsite locations.
available in the Holcim Rainbow Mortamix burns. If Holcim Cement/Lime gets into the
Custom Color Cement/Lime product line. eyes, immediately rinse them thoroughly with 10. Filing Systems
water and seek medical attention. For more • Reed First Source
LIMITATIONS complete information, reference is made to • Additional product information is available
To ensure product performance, the product the applicable Material Safety Data Sheets from the manufacturer.
should be used according to ASTM C270 with (MSDS), which should be consulted prior to use • www.holcim.us
sand that meets ASTM C144 and potable water. of this product. These MSDS are available upon • www.cementonline.us
Mortar should be mixed for 3 to 5 minutes. request. • www.masonrybydesign.com

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Corporate Headquarters:
Holcim (US) Inc.
201 Jones Road
Waltham, MA 02451
(866) 465-2460

Corporate Office:
6211 Ann Arbor Road
P. O. Box 122
Dundee, MI 48131
(800) 854-4656

SPEC-DATA ª and MANU-SPEC ª are registered trademarks of Reed Elsevier Inc. The ten part SPEC-DATA format conforms to the editorial style
of The Construction Specifications Institute and is used with their permission. The manufacturer is responsible for technical accuracy. ©2007 Reed Construction Dataª. All Rights Reserved.