KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Oct 10, 2011, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Product is approved for experimental use on 10/7/11.

Trade Name: Hard-Cem Integral Concrete Hardener


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
Hard-Cem Concrete Specifications.pdf	application/pdf	96	192 Arne Owre	Cementec Industries Inc	Jul 26, 2010	996	Yes
Hard-Cem Data-Sheets ALL.pdf	application/pdf	3685	192 Arne Owre	Cementec Industries Inc	Jul 26, 2010	997	Yes
Hard-Cem PTI Compartive Study.pdf	application/pdf	1347	192 Arne Owre	Cementec Industries Inc	Jul 26, 2010	995	Yes
Hard-Cem Technical Report.pdf	application/pdf	1792	192 Arne Owre	Cementec Industries Inc	Jul 26, 2010	994	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

PAIKY	459 Brian Wood Agency	U Undecided		Sep 23, 2013	1263
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	U Undecided		May 29, 2012	1044
Ky Assoc. of Hwy Contractors	47 Michael LaRue Agency	Y Approve		Sep 30, 2011	929
Kentucky Concrete Pavement Association	320 Barry Sanders Agency	Y Approve		Sep 21, 2011	924
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	Y Approve		Sep 19, 2011	920
Traffic Operations	118 Jeff Wolfe Agency	U Undecided	Product does not appear to have applications related to Traffic Operations. We would defer to subject matter experts in the Cabinet.	Sep 19, 2011	913

NEW PRODUCTS EXPLANATION OF PHASES
Phase 1		Product has been submitted and is pending initial review by the chairman of the committee.
Phase 2		The product is under preliminary review by appropriate sections(s)/Division(s) and awaiting recommendations(s) to the chair from the appropriate section(s)/division(s). Minimal study of available literature is necessary at this stage.
Phase 3		Product is under detailed laboratory and/or literature review by the New Product Review Committee.
Phase 4		Product has been approved for experimental use by the New Product Review Committee. The product may be used on a limited basis; however, change orders must be submitted and approved prior to use of the product. The product will be monitored for performance for two years, but the performance period may be changed depending on the type of product and susceptibility to weathering. If the product performs poorly and poses a safety risk, the product may be removed before scheduled replacement.
Phase 5		The product has been approved for use by the New Products Review Committee. The contractor must have the product approved by the KYTC and the Federal Highway Administration (if applicable) prior to use of the product on a project. Standard Specifications or Special Notes are being developed for this type of material/product.
Phase 6		Current specifications exist for this type of product. It may be requested that the manufacturer submit samples, NTPEP test data, and/or provide requested information to have the product approved and placed on the List of Approved Materials (if applicable).
Phase 7		Product has been sent the New Product Review Committee for final approval consideration.
Phase 8		Not a product to be evaluated by the New Products Review Committee.
Phase 9		Specifications exist for product however, there is no List of Approved Materials for this type of product at this time. Product may be used provided it meets the required specification or special condition(s) listed.
Phase 10		Product has been approved and specifications or special note exists.
Phase 11		Product is approved for use however there is no KYTC specification or special note. Product must meet manufacturer specifications and must have KYTC approval before use.
Phase 12		Product has been experimentally approved previously and is currently under evaluation on select projects. Not permitted on future projects until field evaluations are complete.
Phase 13		Product not approved for use in Kentucky highway or bridge construction.


Generic Name:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Cementec Industries Inc
Address: 288, 200 Rivercrest Drive SE
	Calgary, Alberta T2C2X5

Background description of company and its products:
	Cementec is an award winning engineering, production and distribution company with special expertise in research and development of proprietary products for the construction industry. Cementec product lines include Hard-Cem Integral Concrete Hardener, CO
Recommended Uses-Primary: Please Select ...
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Miscellaneous
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Provides concrete with superior abrasion resistance and improved durability. Full depth concrete hardening. Only concrete hardener that is fully compatible with air-entrained concrete. Extends infrastructure lifespan. Long term economic value. Quality control assured and improved site safety.
General Composition of Material:
	Proprietary powdered mineral composition.
Date introduced on Market:
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $7.25
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place: $0.00

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? To Be Mailed
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 3 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? No. Samples can not be provided
At Cost $0.00 for Laboratory Testing
At Cost $0.00 for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:

This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Washington State DOT, I-90. Year 5 of 5 evaluation. Caltrans evaluation. New York DOT evaluation. Idaho DOT evaluation. Michigan DOT evaluation.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	City of Los Angeles approval LARR 25750-T.
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: http://www.hardcem.com/

This information is filed by Arne Owre on Jun 22, 2009
Contact Information:
	Cementec Industries Inc
	159, 3953 112 Ave SE
	Calgary, Alberta T2C0J4
	Phone: 403-720-8816
	Email: arne.owre@cementec.ca


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