1s : 12269-1987

( Reaffirmed 1999 )

Indian Standard

SPECIFICATIONFOR
53GRADEORDINARYPORTLANDCEMENT

( First Reprint SEPTEMBER 1993 )

UDC

666.942.32

@ Copyright 1988

BUREAU
MANAK

Gr6

OF
BHAVAN,

INDIAN

STANDARDS

9 BAHADUR
SHAH
NEW DELHI
110002

ZAFAR

MARG

April 1988

,ss 112269 - 1987

Indian Standard

SPECIFICATIONFOR
BGRADEORDINARYPORTLANDCEMENT
0.FOREWORD
0.1 This Indian Standard was addpted by the
Bureau
of Indian
Standards
on 28 October
1987, after the draft finalized by the Cement
and Concrete
Sectional
Committee
had been
approved
by the Civil
Engineering
Division
Council.

wherein
the minimum
2% days compressive
strength requirements
for cement are specified
keeping in view the needs of the consumer for
higher strength concrete and the manufacturing facilities available with the manufacturers.
0.2.1 It may be clarified
that 53 grade
ordinary
Portland
cement
~covered by this
specification
is distinctly
different from rapid
hardening
Portland
cement
covered
by
IS : 8041-1978*.

0.2 For certain

specialized
works,
such as,
prestressed concrete and certain items of preconsistently
high
cast
concrete
requiring
strength concrete, the concrete
industry
quite
often needs a special type of ordinary
Portland
cement having the compressive
strength much
higher than the minimum compressive
strength
in IS : 269 - 1976*
and
specified
limits
IS : 8112 - 19i61_. In the context of present
strength limits specified in IS : 269-1976*
and
IS : 8112 _ 19761_, the consumer has been normally finding it difficult to get consistent
and
ensured supply of high strength
cement.
It
has, therefore,
been felt that unless there is a
separate specification
covering a cement
having compressive
strength
values much above
the existing strength values in IS : 269 - 1976*
and IS : 8112 - 19761_, there are likely to be
quality
contrdl
difficulties
for
production
concrete,
since
of
very
high
strength
withih
the ambit
of IS : 269 - 1976*
and
IS : 8112 - 1976_t, it will be very difficult to
obtain a cement
having guaranteed
strength
much above the minimum
values spkcified in
these standards.
The
Cement
and Concrete
Sectional Committee
has, therefore,
considered
it necessary to bring out a separate
specification fos 53 grade ordinary
Portland
cement,

0.3 Mass of cement packed in bags and the

tolerance requirements
for the m&s of cement
packed in bags shall be in accordance
with the
relevant provisions ofthe Standards of Weights
and
Measures
( Packaged
Commodities
)
Rules,
1977 and A-l.2 ( see Appendix
A for
inlorma!ion
). Any modification
in these rules
in respect
of tolerance
on mass of cement
would apply automatically
to this standard.
0.4 This standard contains clause 10.4.1 which
permits the purchaser
to use his option for
testing and clauses 5.5 and 8.3 which call for
agreement
between
the purchaser
and the
manufacturer.
0.5 For the purpose
of deciding
whether
a
particular requirement
of this standard is complied with, the final value, observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis,
shall be rounded
off in
accordance
with
IS : 2-1960-t. The number of significant places
retaintad in the rounded
08 value should be
the same as that of the specified value in this
standard.

*Specification for ordinary and low heat Portland

cement ( third revision ).
*Specification for high strength ordinary Portland
cement.

*Specification for rapid hardening Portland

(Jr51 revisio72).
iRules for rounding off numerical values (

1. SCOPE

3. MANUFACTURE

1.1 This standard

cal and physical
ordinary Portland

reuised).

3.1 53 grade ordinary

Portland
cement
shall
be manufactured
by intimately mixing together
calcareous and argillaceous
and/or other silica,
alumina or iron oxide bearing materials, burning them
at a clinkering
temperature
and
grinding the resultant clinker
so as to produce
a cement capable of complying with this specification.
No material
shall be added
after
burning other than gypsum ( natural or chemical ) or water or both.

covers manufacture,
chemirequirements
of 53 grade
cement.

2. TERMINOLOGY
2.0 For the purpose
of this standard,
the
definitions given in IS : 4845-1968*
shall apply.
*Definitions and terminology
cement.

cement

relating to hydraulic
1

Jsr12269-1987
NOTE - Chemical
gypsum
shall
be added
provided that the performance
requirements of the
final product as specified in this standard are met
with.

4. CI$EMICAL
4.1 When
methods

REQUIREMENTS

tested

given

accordance
IS : 4u32-1985*,

ordinary

Portland

chemical

requirements

5. PHYSICAL

with

in

in

53

the
grade

shall
comply with
given in Table 1.

cement

REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Fineness -

When tested for fineness by

Blaines
air permeability
method as described
in IS : 403 l -19687, the specific surface 01 cement
shall not be less than 225 s/kg.
NOTE-A
higher fineness of cement, where
specifically
required,
may be agreed to by mutual
agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer.

5.2.161 In the event of cements failing to

comj>ly with any one or both the requirements
specified in 5.2.1, _ further
tests in respect of
each fail&e
shall be made
as described
in
Is : 4031-1968*
from another
portion
of the
same sample after aeration.
The aeration shdl
be done by spreading oat the sample to a depth
of 75 mm at a relative humidity of 50 to 80
percent for a total period of 7 days. The expansion of cements so aerated shall be not more
than 5 mm and 0.6 percent whe? tested by
Le
Chatelier
method
and autoclave
test,
respectively.
5.3 Setting
Time - The setting
cement,
when tested by the Vicat
method described in IS : 4031-1968*
form to the following requirements:
a)

Soundness

5.2

5.2.1 WI-n
tested by the Le
Chatelier
test
described
in
method
G. ,1 autoclave
unaerated
cement
shall not
IS : 4031-1968t,
have an expansionof
more than 10 mm and
0.8 percent, respectively.
*Method

of chemical

(Jirsf re&ion ) .
tMethods

TABLE

analysis of hydraulic

cement

b) Final
more

CHEMICAL

REQUIREMENTS

setting
time
than 600.

in

minutes

not

in minutes

not

5.3.1 If cement exhibits false set, the ratio

of final penetration
ineasured after 5 minutes of
completion
of mixing
period
to the initial
penetration
measured exactly after 20 seconds
of completion
of mixing period, expressed as

of physical tests for hydraulic cement.

Initial setting time

less than 30, and

time
of
apparatus
shall con-

*Methods

FOR 53 GRADE

of physical tests~for hydraulic

ORDINARY

PORTLAND

cement.

CEMENT

( Clause 4.1 )
REQUIBEX,ENT

SL
No.

(1)
9

28 SiO,
ii)

Not greater

Ratio of percentage of lime to percentages of silica,

alumina and iron oxide when calculated by the
formula:

(3)
than 1.02 and not less than 080

CaO - 07 sos
+ 12 Al,03 + 0.65 FezOs

Ratio of percentage
oxide

of alumina

to that

Not less than 066

of iron

iii)

Insoluble residue, percent by mass

Not more than 2

iv)

Magnesia,

Not more than 6

v)

vi)

percent

by mass

Not more
than 25 and 3.0 when tri-calcium
aluminate ( see Note 1 ) percent by mass is 5 or
less and greater than 5, respectively

Total
sulphur
content
calculated
as sulphuric
anhydride ( SO, ), percent by mass

Not more than 4 percent

Total loss on ignit~ion

NOTE 1 -

The tridalcium

aluminate

content

( CsA ) is calculated

CsA = 2.65 ( Also,)

by the formula;

169 ( FesOs )

where each symbol in bracket

refers to the percent ( by mass of total cement ) of the oxide, excluding
any contained in insoluble residue referred to at Sl No. (iii).
:
On
NOTE 2 - Alkali aggregate reactions have been noticed in aggregates in some parts of the country.
large and important jobs where the concrete is likely to be exposed to humid atmosphere or wetting action, it
In the case of reactive aggregates, the
is advisable that the aggregate be tested for alkali aggregate reaction.
use of cement with alkali content below 0 6 percent expressed as sodium oxide ( Nap0 ) is recommended.

IS : 12269- 1987
percent, shall be not less than 50. In the event
of cement exhibiting
false set, the initial and
final settir:; time of cement when tested by the
method
described
in
IS : 403 l-1968*
after
breaking the false set, shall conform to 5.3.
5.4 Compressive
Strength - The average
compressive
strength
of at least three mortar
cubes ( area of face 50 ems ) composed
of one
part of cement, three
parts of standard sand
(yforming
to IS : 650-19661_ ) by mass and
_t 3.0 percent
( of combined
mass of
-3cement plus sand ) water, and prepared, stored
manner
described
in
and
tested
in the
IS : 4031-1963*,
shall be as follows:
a)

72 f

b)

168 f

c) 672 k

1 h, not less than

27 MPa

2 h, not less than

37 MPa

4 h, not less than

53 MPa

NOTE -P is the percentage of water required td

produce a paste of standard.consistency
( see 10.3 ).

5.5 By agreement between tke purchaser

and
the manufacturer,
transverse
strength test of
plastic mortar in accordance
with the method
described
in IS : 4031-1968*
may be specified
in addition to the test specified
in. 5.4. The
permissible
values of the transverse
Strength
shall be mutually agreed to between
the purchaser and the supplier at the time of placing
order.
5.6 Notwithstanding
the strength requirements
specified in 5.4 and 5.5, the cement shall show
a progressive
increase
in strength
from the
strength at 72 h.
6. STORAGE

6.1 The cement shall be stored in such a

manner
as to permit easy access for proper
inspection
and. in
a suitable
weather-tight
building to protect the cement from dampness
and to minimize warehouse deterioration.
7. MANUFACTURERS

CERTIFICATE

7.1 The

manufacturer
shall satisfy
himself
that the cement conforms to the requiremknts
of this standard, and if requested, shall furnish
a certificate to this effect to the purchaser
or
.his representative,
within ten days of despatch
of the cement.
7.2 The manufacturer
shall furnish a certifi-cate, within ten days of despatch of cement,
indicating the total chloride content in percent
by mass of cement.
chloride
content
in cement
NOTE 1 -Total
shall not exceed 005 percent by mass for cement
used in piestressed concrete structures and long span
reinforced concrete structures,
*Methods of physical t@sts for hydraulic cement.
$Zjpecification for standard sand for testing of cement
( Jirsf 7eoision ) .

NOTE 2 -The
limit of total chloride content
in cement for use in plain and other reinforced
concrete structures is being reviewed. Till that time,
the limit may be mutually agreed to between the
purchaser and the manufacturer.

8. DELIVERY
8.1 The cement shall be packed in bags [ jute
sacking
bag conforming
to IS : 2580-1982*,
double hessian bituminized
( CR1 type ), multiply paper
conforming
to IS : 11761-1986t,
polyethylene
lined ( CR1 type ) jute,
lightweight ( CR1 type ) jute, woven HDPE conforming to IS : 11652- 1986$, woven polypropylene conforming to IS: 11653-19865 or any other
approved composite bags J bearing the manufacturers name or his registered
trade-mark,
if any, and the words 53 Grade
Ordinary
Portland Cement.
The number of bags ( net
mass ) to the tonne or the nominal
average
net mass ( see 8.2 ) of the cement
shall be
marked on each bag.
legibly and indelibly
Bags shall be in good condition at the time of
inspection.
8.1.X Similar information
shall be provided
accompanying
the
in the delivery
advices
shipment of packed or bulk ( see 8.3 ) cement.
8.1.2
marked

The bags or packages

with the Standard
Mark.

may

also

be

NOTE - The
use of the Standard
Mark is
governed by the provisions of the Bureau of Indian
Standards Act 1986, and the Rules and Regulations
made thereunder, The Standard Mark on products
covered by an Indian Standard coveys the assurance
that they have been produced to comply with the
requirements of that standard under a well-defined
system of inspection, testing and quality control
which is devised and suoervised bv BIS and ooerated
by the producer.
Staidard
ma;ked prod&s
are
also continuously checked by BIS for conformity
to that standard as a further safeguard. Details of
conditions under which a licence _f<r the use of the
Standard Mark may be granted to manufactures
or producers may be obtained from the Bureau
of Indian Standards.

8.2 The average net mass of cement per

shall be 50 kg ( see also Appendix
A ).

bag

8.3 Supplies of cement in bulk may be made

by arrangement
between
the purchaser
and
the supplier ( manufacturer
or stockist ).

9. SAMPLING
9.1 Samples for Testing and by Whom
to be Taken - A sam~ple or samples for testing may be taken by the purchaser
or his
representative,
or by any person appointed to
superintend the work for purpose of which the
cement is required, or by the latters representative.
*Specification
for jute sacking
bags for packing
cement ( second reuision ).
tSoecilication for multiwall paper sacks for cemefit,
valved-sewn-gussetted
type.
ISpecification for high density polyethylene (HDPE)
woven sacks for packing cement.
qspecification for polypropylene ( PP ) woven sacks
for packing cement.

IS:12269

0 19g7

9.1.1 The samples shall be taken within

three weeks of the delivery arid all the tests
shall be commenced within
one week of
sampling.
9.1.2 When it is not possible to test the
samples within one week, the samples shall be
packed and stored in air-tight coritainers till
such time as they are tested.
9.2 In addition to the requirements
of 9.1,
the methods and procedure of sampling shall
be in accordance with IS : 3535-1986*.
9.3 Facilities for Bampliag and Identification - The manufacturer
or supplier
shall
afford every facility, and shall provide all
labour and materials for taking and packing
the samples for testing the cement and for subsequentdidentification of the cement sampled.

10.4 Independent

10.4.1 If the purchaser or his representative

requires independent tests, the samples shall
be taken before or immediately after delivery
at the option of the purchaser or his ~representative, and the tests. shall be carried out in
accordance with this standard on the written
instruction of the purchaser or his representative.
10.4.2 Cost of Testing The manufacturer
shall supply, free of charge, the cement required for testing. Unless otherwise specified in
enquiry and order, the cost of the tests shall be
borne as follows:
a) By the manufacturer
if the results
show that the cement does not comply
with this standard, and

10. TESTS
10.1 The samples of cement for test shall be
taken as described in-9 and shall be tested in
the manner described in the relevant clauses.
10.2 Temperature
for
Testing
The
tempera tur 6. range within which physical tests
may be carried out shall, as far as possible, be
27 f 2C. The actual temperature during the
testing shall be recorded.
10.3 Consistency
of Standard
Cement
Paste - The quantity of water required to
produce a paste of standard consistency, to be
used for determination
of water content of
mortar for the compressive strength tests and
for the determination of soundness and setting
time, shall be obtained by the method described in IS : 4031-1968t.
*Methods

revision).

*Methods

of

sampling

for physical

hydraulic

cements

tests for hydraulic

( first

cement.

b) By the purchaser if the results show

that the cement complies with this
standard,
10.4.3 After a representative
sample has
been drawn, tests on the sample shall be carried
out as expeditiously as possible. 0
11. REJECTION
11.1 Cement may be rejected if it does not
comply with, any of the requirenients of this
specification.
1t.2

Cement remaining in bulk storage. at the

prior to shipment, for more than six
months, or cement in bags in local storage in
the hands of a vendor for,more than 3 months
after the completion of tests, may be retested
before Use and may be. rejected if it fails to
conform to any of the requirements
in this
specification.

mill,

APPENDIX
( Clauses 0.3 and
TOLERANCE

REQUIREMENTS

100
151
281
501
1 201
3 201

to 150
2, 280
,, 500
,) 1 200
)) 3 200
and ovtr

A
8.2

FOR THE MASS OF CEMENT PACKED IN BAGS

A-l. The average net mass of cement

packed
in bags at the plant in a sample shall be equal
to or more than 50 kg. The number of bags in
a sample shall be as given bklow:
Balch Size

Testing

Sample Size

20
32
,50
80
125
200

random ( SW IS : 4905-1968* ).
A-l.1 The number of bags in a sample showing a minus error greater than 2 percent of the
specified net mass ( 50 kg ) shall be not more
than 5 percent of the bags in _the, sainple and
the minus error in none of sich bags in the
sample shall exceed 4 percent of the specified
net mass of the bag.
NOTE - A-l and A-l.1 are extracts based an
the Standard of Weights and
Commodities
) Rules, 1977 to
be made for full details.
Any
these Rules and other related
apply automatically.

The bags in a sample shall be selected at

*Methods
4

for random

sampling.

Measures
(Packaged
which reference rhall
modification
made in
ACU and Rules would

IS t 12269- 1987
is 531 g, the mass of a double hessian bituminized
( CR1 type ) bag to hold 50 kg of cement is 630 g,
mass of a 6-ply paper bpg to hold 50 kg of cement is
approximately
400 g and the mass of a polyethylene
lined ( CR1 type ) jute bag to hold 50 kg of cement
is approximately
480 g.

A-l.2
In case ofwagon/truck
load of 20 to 25
tonnes,
the overall tolerance
on net mass of
cement shall be 0 to + O-5 percent.
NOTE - The mass of a jute sacking bag conforming to IS : T&580-1982*
to hold 50 kg of cement
ispecification
for jute
cement ( second reoision).

sacking

bags

for

packing

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AMENDMENT

NO. 1

JULY 1990

IS : 12269 - 1987 SPECIF:ATION

FOR 53 GRADE
ORDiNARY PORT-LAND CEMENT
-( Page 3, clause 8.2 ) -

Insert the following new .clauses after 8.2:

8.2.1 When cement is intended for export and if the purchaser so

requires, packing of cement may be done in bags other than thosegiven in
8.2 with an average net mass of cement per bag as agreed to between the
purchaser and the manufacturer.
8.2.1.1 For this purpose the permission ofethe certifying authority shall be
obtained in advance for each export order.
,

8.2.1.2 The words FOR EXPORT and the average net mass of cement
per bag shall be clearly marked in indelible ink on each bag.
8.2.1.3 The packing material
and the purchaser.

ghall be as agreed to between the supplier

8.2.1.4 The tolerance requirements for the mass of cement packed in ba@
shall be as given in A-l except the average net mass which shall be equal
to or more than the quantity in 8.2.1.

(CED

2)

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AMENDMENT

NO. 2 NOVEMBER
1991
TO
IS 12269 : -1987 SPECIFICATION
-FOR 53 GRADE
ORDINARY

(Page

5, clmse

A-l.2

PORTLAND

) -

SubsIiIv;c

CEMENT

up lo 2.5 tonnes far of 20 lo 25

tonnes.

(CEDZ)
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AMENDMENT

NO. 3 JUNE1993
TO
IS 12269 : 1987 SPECIFICATION FOR 53
GRADE ORDINARY PORTLAND CEMENT
[ Puge 3, clause 8.2 ( see also Amendment No.

1 ) ) -

Substitute the

followinj: for the existing clauses 8.2.1 to 8.2.1.4:

8.2J When cement is intended for export and if the purchaser so requires,
packing of cement may be done in bags or in drums with an average net ma& of
cement per bag or drum as agreed to between the purchaser and the manufacturer.
8.2.1.1 For this purpose the permission of tbe certifying
obtained in advance for each expon order.

authority shall be

8.2.1.2 The ,words FOR EXPORT and the average net mass of cement per
bag/drum shall-be clearly marked-in indelible ink on each bag/drum.
82.13 Jibe packing material shall b as agreed to between the manufactunr and
tbe purchaser.
8.2.1.4 Tbe toknnce requirements for the mass of cement packed in bags/drum
shall be as given in A-1 except the avenge net mass which shall be equal to or
mott tban tbe quantity in 8.2.1.

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AMENDMENT NO. 4 NOVEMBER 1998

TO
IS 12269 : 1987 SPECIFICATION FOR 53 GRADE
ORDINARY PORTLAND CEMENT
(Page3, clause 83 ) - Substitute the followingfor the existing clause:
8.2 The average net mass of cement per bag may also be 25 kg, 10 kg,5 kg,
2 kg or 1 kg, subject to tolerances as given in 8.2.1
and packed in suitable bag as
agreed to between the purchaser and the manufacturer.
[ Puge 3, &use %f.i ( see a&o Adtis
the following for the existing clause:

No. 1 and 3 ) j -

Substitute

8.2.1 The number of bags in a sample taken for weighment showing a minus
error greater than 2 percent of the specified net mass shall not be more than
5 percent of the bags in the sample. Also the minus error in none of such bags in
the sample shall exceed 4 percent of the specified net mass of cement in the bag.
However, the average mass of the cement -in a sample shall be equal to or more
than25kg,lOkg,5kg,2kgorlkg,asthecasemaybe.

(Page 5, clause A-l.2 ) - Substitute up to 25 tonnes for 20 to 25 tonnes.

(CED2)

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AMENDMENT

NO. 5 OCTOBER
1999
TO
IS 12269 : 1987 SPECIFICATION
FOR 53 GRADE
ORDINARY PORTLAND CEMENT
(Page 2, clause 4.1 ) -

Insert the following after the clause:

4.2 Total chloride content in cement shall not exceed 0.1 percent by mass for
cement used in structures other than prestressed concrete. For determination of
chloride content in cement, IS 12423 may be referred.
NOTE

For use in special structures like prestressed concrete, where chloride is a critical

parameter, the limit of chloride content shall be 0.05 percent and shall be required to be
measured if desired by the purchaser.
[

Page 2, Table 1, SI No. (iii), co1 3 ] -Substitute

[ Page 2, Table 1, SI No. (iv), co1 3 ] (

Pqe

Substitute

3, Notes 1 and 2 under clause 7.2 ) -

3.0for 2.
6.0

for

6.

Delete.

(CED2)

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AMENDMENT

NO. 6 JUNE 2000

TO
IS 12269:1987 SPEClF4CATIONFOR53 GRADE
ORDINARYPORTLANDCEMENT
Substitute
standard.
(Page

net mass JW

1, Foreword)

average

net mass wherever

it appears

in the

Insert a new clause 0.23 after 0.2.1:

0.22 Specific requirements of ordinary Portland cement for manufacture of railway

sleepers to be designated as 53-S grade ate given in the standard in 4.2,5.1, 5.2.2,
5.3 and 5.4 and 8.1. To differentiate it with normal grade, 53-S grade shall be
marked on the bags/packages for such cement in place of 53 grade.
(Page

2, &use

4 )-

4.2 Cement
used
chemical/mineralogical

Insert a new clause 4.2 as follows:

for railway
sleepers
shall
satisfy
the following
requirementsand
shall be designated as 53-S grade:

i)

Magnesia,

ii)

Tricalcium aluminate
content, percent

iii) Tricalcium

percent by mass

Not more than 5.0

Not more than 10.0

silicate, percent

(Page 2, Table 1, Note 1) -

Not less than 45

Insert the following

at the end:

The tricalcium silicate content (C3S) is calculated by the formula:

C3S = 4.07 CaO - 7.60 Si02 - 6.72 A203

~(Pqe

2, clause 5.1 ) -

- 1.43 Fe203

Insert the following

- 2.85 SO3

at the end of the clause:

For 53-S grade cement, the specific surface shall not be less than 370 m2/kg.
( Page 2, c/uirse 5.2.1.1
folloWs:

) -

Insert a new clause 5.2.2 after 5.2.1.1 as

5.2.2 For 53-S grade cement, soundness of unaerated cement when tested by the
ie-Chatelier
method shall not have an expansion of more than 5 mm.

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No. 6 to IS 12269 : 1987

(Page 2, clause 5.3 ) -

Insert the following

under (a) :

Initial setting time for 53-S grade cement in minutes (Page

3, clause 5.4 ) -

Insert the following

For 53-S grade cement, compressive

37.5 MPa.

not less

than 60

as new para:

strength at 168k2 h shall not be less than

( Page 3, cZause 8.1, lines 11 and 12 ) 53 Grade-Ordinary Portland Cement:

Insert

or 53-S Grade Ordinary Portland Cement, whichever

the

following

after

is applicable.

(CED2)

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