According to RTD 178
| Chemical requirements | Physical requirements | Mechanical requirements |
|---|---|---|
| sulfate content (as SO3) ≤ 4.0 % | initial setting time ≥ 45 min | compressive strength at 28 days ≥ 27.5 MPa |
| specific surface (blaine) ≥ 2800 cm2/g | ||
| autoclave expansion ≤ 0.80% |