Envirocore. Family of Environmentally-Friendly Products

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1 Family of Environmentally-Friendly Products

2 Portland/Slag cement was used as a constituent in 136 cast-in-place concrete turbine base foundations in Chandler, MN.

3 Holcim and Sustainable Development Making a commitment to protect our environment. As an integral part of the Holcim Group, a global leader in the cement and construction materials industry, Holcim (US) Inc. is committed to sustainable development. At Holcim (US), we take our environmental responsibility seriously it literally is our work. We are working to conserve our natural resources and protect our environment. After all, we want our families and neighbors to live in a safe, clean, and healthy world. As one of the largest cement manufacturers in the United States, Holcim (US) recognizes that our role in earning and keeping the trust and respect of our employees, customers, and communities means a commitment to sustainable development. We recognize that strong sustainable development performance is not only a prerequisite for our license to operate, but ultimately strengthens our business and the communities in which we operate. 3 Holcim

4 Family of Environmentally-Friendly Products Holcim (US) is manufacturing a variety of products to follow through on our commitment to sustainable development. It is our objective to deliver high-performance products with minimal environmental impact. The family of environmentally-friendly products has been developed to focus on these initiatives. With our blended cements, supplementary cementitious materials, and masonry/mortar cements, we are minimizing our environmental footprint by creating products that contain materials that may have been recycled or co-processed. products support our sustainable development initiatives, and are manufactured to meet applicable quality requirements. They may also be used in many of the applications that currently use portland cement concrete. Family of Products Product Family Blended Cements Portland/Slag Portland/Limestone Portland/Pozzolans Portland/Fly Ash Multiblend Special Binders Materials Portland/Slag Blend with >5% Slag Portland/Limestone Cement with >5% Limestone Portland/Pozzolans Portland/Fly Ash Blended Cement with Fly Ash (C or F) 2 or more Cementitious Materials Special Binders Specification Requirements ASTM C 595, C 1157, AASHTO M 240 ASTM C 1157 ASTM C 595, C 1157, AASHTO M 240 ASTM C 595, C 1157, AASHTO M 240 ASTM C 1157 Supplementary Cementitious Materials Slag Cement Iron Blast-Furnace Slag ASTM C 989, AASHTO M 302 Fly Ash Masonry/Mortar Cements Masonry Fly Ash Type M, Type S, Type N ASTM C 618, AASHTO M 295 ASTM C 91 Mortar Stucco Type M, Type S, Type N Type M, Type S, Type N ASTM C 1329 ASTM C Holcim

5 BLENDED CEMENTS Portland/Slag Portland/Slag includes portland cement/slag cement blends containing greater than 5% slag cement that meet the requirements of ASTM C 595 Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements (portland/ slag cement). They also meet the requirements of AASHTO M 240 Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cement for either Type I(SM) or IS. Portland/Limestone Portland/Limestone includes hydraulic cements containing greater than 5% limestone that meet the requirements of ASTM C 1157 Standard Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement for Type GU, and may meet HE, MS, HS, MH, and/or LH cements. Portland/Pozzolans Portland/Pozzolans include portland cement/pozzolan blends that meet the requirements of ASTM C 595 Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements, and AASHTO M 240 Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cement for either Type I(PM) or Type IP. Portland/Fly Ash Portland/Fly Ash includes portland cement/fly ash (Class C or F) blends that meet the requirements of ASTM C 595 Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements (portland/pozzolan cement). They also meet the requirements of AASHTO M 240 Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cement for either Type I(PM) or Type IP. Multiblend Multiblend includes hydraulic cements containing two or more cementitious materials (such as portland cement, slag cement, fly ash or natural pozzolans) that meet the requirements of ASTM C 1157 Standard Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement for Type GU, HE, MS, HS, MH, and/or LH cements. Special Binders Special Binders include hydraulic binders containing materials such as portland cement, slag cement, fly ash, cement kiln dust, or others in various combinations. These products are not covered by any particular specifications, but are monitored to meet quality and uniformity needs in special applications. SUPPLEMENTARY CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS Slag Cement Slag Cement (GranCem cement) meets the requirements of ASTM C 989 Standard Specification for Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag (AASHTO M 302). Fly Ash Fly Ash includes Class C and Class F fly ashes that meet the requirements of ASTM C 618 Standard Specification for Coal Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolans for Use in Concrete (AASHTO M 295). MASONRY/MORTAR CEMENTS Masonry Masonry includes masonry cements that meet the requirements of ASTM C 91 Standard Specification for Masonry Cement for Types M, S, and N. Mortar Mortar includes masonry cements that meet the requirements of ASTM C 1329 Standard Specification for Mortar Cement for Types M, S, and N. Stucco Stucco includes masonry cements that meet the requirements of ASTM C 1328 Standard Specification for Plastic (Stucco) Cement for Types M, S, and N. 5 Holcim

6 Applications environmentally-friendly products are manufactured to meet market needs in an eco-efficient manner and are engineered to be utilized in all portland cement applications. Blended Cements are designed to meet all general construction uses and may offer additional benefits such as moderate- to high-sulfate attack resistance, reduced heat evolution, alkali-silica reaction (ASR) resistance, high early strength, and others. A variety of these products may be used for special performance applications such as soil stabilization, structural fill, road base material, and others. Supplementary Cementitious Materials products are used to enhance the performance characteristics of concrete mixtures for a broad spectrum of applications. When combined with hydraulic cement, these products offer a variety of attributes such as increased strength, improved workability, reduced heat evolution, and enhanced resistance to deterioration due to ASR, sulfate attack, or harsh chemical environments. Masonry/Mortar Cements are typically used in the preparation of mortar or grout in masonry construction and offer the attributes of improved workability and finishability. and LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED ) is a national standard developed by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) to certify sustainable buildings. LEED promotes the design, construction, and operation of buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work. This can result in lower energy, construction, and operational costs over the life of the structure. The family of products should be considered when designing your next LEED -certified project. Holcim LEED -accredited individuals are available to assist in identifying the products in your area that meet project design criteria. 6 Holcim

7 Doing Our Part Eco-efficiency, coined by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) in its 1992 publication Changing Course, is based on the concept of creating more goods and services while using fewer resources and creating less waste and pollution. It is at the core of our industry as we recognize that cement production requires intensive use of natural raw materials and energy. We can achieve eco-efficiency by manufacturing products using less energy and fewer raw materials with less impact on the environment. Manufacturing portland cement clinker results in emissions to the atmosphere, primarily carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), one of the main greenhouse gases associated with global climate change. Holcim (US) has committed to managing and reducing its emissions as a key priority and is implementing CO 2 reduction programs through clinker factor reduction, efficient thermal energy use, and use of alternative fuels and raw materials. The family of products is an integral part of this eco-efficiency program and will keep us moving toward environmental sustainability. For more information on the role of eco-efficiency and Holcim (US) Inc., please visit the sustainable development section on our corporate website at Holcim (US) is also doing its part by participating in numerous industry environmental organizations. Our membership allows us to stay current on the innovations and methods that we can employ to further the sustainability initiative. Among many other industry organizations, Holcim (US) has been listed as the industry leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the third straight year. We re doing our part for the environment. Note: As with portland cement, fly ash, silica fume, latex-modified and other concretes, the fresh and hardened properties may vary with different materials, conditions and practices for a given mixture design. Therefore, trial batches should be made to determine the concrete capabilities for the specific situation and to help the purchaser evaluate and select the most appropriate mixture. If there are questions about developing mixtures containing products, please contact your local Holcim Technical Service Representative. Any technical information or assistance the Seller or its affiliates provide is given and accepted at Buyer s risk and is not a warranty or a specification. The Buyer must become familiar with all hazards and precautionary procedures with respect to the handling, transportation or use of the product and will manage the product accordingly. Buyer must provide or make available any product safety information provided by Seller or its affiliates to Buyer s employees, to all others who handle the product, and to its customers. Buyer agrees to indemnify Seller for any claims made against Seller or its affiliates, and for associated damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys fees and expenses), to the extent caused by Buyer s failure to familiarize itself with such hazards and precautionary procedures, to manage accordingly, or to provide such information as set forth above. The products shall conform to applicable specifications of the American Society for Testing and Materials, and such other specifications as may be set forth in Buyer s website order. Seller, having no control over the use of the product, does not guarantee finished work, nor shall Seller be responsible for the condition of the product after delivery to Buyer. Charges incident to inspection or testing made by or on behalf of Buyer to determine compliance with specifications shall be paid for by Buyer. Please refer to the applicable MSDS for further important safety and product information. 7 Holcim

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