{"product_id":"general-purpose-grey-cement-25kg-for-construction","title":"General Purpose Cement – Grey – Construction","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Industrial Grade General Purpose Grey Cement is supplied in a convenient 25kg paper bag, classified as CEM II\/A-L 32,5R under BS EN 197-1 standards. This Portland-composite cement includes clinker blended with 6-20% finely ground limestone, enhancing workability and sustainability. 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