Blue Circle
Fly Ash S
BS EN 450-1:2005 -
Fineness Category S
Applications
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Blue Circle
Fly Ash S
Fly Ash S is an enhanced quality assured fly ash suitable for use in combination with Portland cement (CEM I) in concrete.

Durability
Improves concrete durability.
Resistance
Reduces heat of hydration.
Less ASR Risk
Minimises the risk of ASR in concrete containing reactive aggregates.
Reduced risk of cracking
Reduces the risk of early-age thermal cracking in large pours.
Water Demand
Reduced water demand.
Workability
Improved workability retention.
Reduced Bleeding
Pumpability
Improved pumpability.
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Regional Order Numbers:
Scotland & North East England – 0845 4700 300
North & Midlands – 0845 4700 400
South Wales & South West – 0845 4700 500
London & South East – 0845 4700 600

Technical Information
Fly Ash S is available in bulk tankers throughout the United Kingdom.
Tarmac Fly Ash S is a quality assured fly ash conforming to BS EN 450-1 2005: Fineness Category S, with a loss of ignition of less than 7% (LOI Category B). Fineness Category S Ash is a finer ash than Category N Ash.
Tarmac Fly Ash S can be combined with Portland cement (CEM I) in the concrete mixer. Guidance on the appropriate combination for different applications is available in BS 8500: Concrete-Complementary British Standard to BS EN 206-1 and from the Tarmac Technical Helpline.
Tarmac Fly Ash S is a type II addition suitable for use in mixer combinations with Portland cement (CEM I) as defined in BS 8500: Concrete-Complementary British Standard to BS EN 206-1.
The properties of concrete containing Tarmac Fly Ash combined with Portland cement (CEM I) will depend on the proportion of Tarmac Fly Ash.