1. Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC)

IS 269 / IS 8112 / IS 12269

• Most common cement
• Used where early strength is needed

Sub-types

• OPC 33 Grade
• OPC 43 Grade
• OPC 53 Grade

2. Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC)

IS 1489

• Contains fly ash or calcined clay
• Less heat of hydration
• Better long-term durability
• Most preferred for residential buildings

✅ Used in:
Houses, apartments, plastering, masonry

3. Portland Slag Cement (PSC)

IS 455

• Made using blast furnace slag
• High resistance to chemicals and corrosion

✅ Used in:
Coastal areas, marine works, sewage plants
(Recommended for cities like Mangalore)

4. Rapid Hardening Cement

• Gains strength very quickly
• Similar to OPC 53 but faster

✅ Used in:
Road repairs, urgent construction works

5. Sulphate Resisting Cement (SRC)

• Low C₃A content
• Resists sulphate attack

✅ Used in:
Foundations in sulphate-rich soil, coastal construction

6. Low Heat Cement

• Generates less heat during hydration

✅ Used in:
Dams, large foundations, mass concrete structures

7. White Cement

• Low iron content

✅ Used in:
Tiles fixing, decorative works, grouting

8. Colored Cement

• White cement + pigments

✅ Used in:
Interior & exterior decorative finishes