Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS or GGBFS) is obtained by quenching molten iron slag (a by-product of iron and steel-making) from a blast furnace in water or steam, to produce a glassy, granular product that is then dried and ground into a fine powder. It is suitable for applications in marine environment, mass concreting and sulphate environment, water retaining structures, basement and other structures which require low heat of hydration.

GGBFS is off-white in color and substantially lighter than Portland cement. The whitish color is also observed in concrete made with GGBS, especially at addition of 50% and above. The more pleasing appearance of GGBFS concrete can help soften the visual impact of large structure such as bridges, retaining walls, etc.