India: M P Birla Cement has launched its new so-called premium brand ‘Perfect Plus’ from its Maihar plant in Madhya Pradesh and its Chanderia plant in Rajasthan. The product uses deflocculated fine particles of cement to form a Calcium-Silicate-Hydrate (C-S-H) gel that improves the quality of the concrete made from it. Reported advantages for concrete made from the product include high early strength, reduce permeability and better water demand to reduce voids and increase strength.
