This Malaysian Standard specifies requirements for the chemical and physical properties as well as quality control procedures for ground granulated blast furnace slag for use as a type II addition in the production of concrete, including in particular cast-in-situ or prefabricated structural concrete conforming to EN 206-1. Ground granulated blast furnace slag conforming to this European Standard may also be used in mortars and grouts.
Ground granulated blast furnace slag containing any added materials other than grinding aids, is not within the scope of this standard. It is also not within the scope of this standard to specify provisions governing the practical application of ground granulated blast furnace slag in the production of concrete, mortar or grout, i.e. requirements concerning composition, mixing, placing, curing etc. As regards such provisions, reference should be made to other European or national standards, such as EN 206-1.