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This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Jun 21, 2010, its status is phase 4.

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Approved for experimental use by NPRC 6/21/10

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Trade Name: Shell Thiopave

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Filling Date: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:44:29 -0500

Organization: Shell Oil Products US

Address: 3605 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, Georgia 30066

Telephone Number: 404-906-2801

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Manufacturer: Shell Oil Products US
Address: 3605 Sandy Plains Road
	Marietta, Georgia 30066

Background description of company and its products:
	Shell Thiopave is a patented system that utilizes a pelletized, sulphur based product as an asphalt binder extender, mixture modifier and a warm mix asphalt (WMA) technology. The pellets consist of at least 97% elemental sulphur and additives that plasti
Recommended Uses-Primary: Bituminous Materials and Additives
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Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Typically, Shell Thiopave replaces around 20-25% of the asphalt binder with about the same volume of sulphur. After placement, some of the sulphur may remain dispersed within the asphalt binder, but most of it precipitates as the mixture cools and crystallizes as a "rock binder". The crystalline sulphur binder stiffens the mixture at high service temperatures without having a harmful effect on low temperature cracking or fatigue resistance compared to conventional mixtures.
General Composition of Material:
	Modified sulphur pellet consisting primarily of elemental sulphur, carbon black and other additives. The compaction agent is a pelletized or granulated synthetic hard parrafin wax. It is a Fischer-Tropsch derived wax consisting mainly of straight chain alkanes.
Date introduced on Market: 2005-03-08
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Other WMA Processes/Products
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $0.00
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 10 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? Yes. Samples can be provided
At Cost $0.00 for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

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	Product being evaluated by TX, AL, GA, TN, LA, MO, NCAT, LRTB
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This information is filed by John Barrington on Jan 05, 2010
Contact Information:
	Shell Oil Products US
	3605 Sandy Plains Road
	Marietta, Georgia 30066
	Phone: 404-906-2801
	Email: jpbarrington@yahoo.com


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3)Thiopave V9.doc	application/msword	1040	256 John Barrington	Shell Oil Products US	Jan 05, 2010	541	Yes
4)Thiopave Sea-to-Sky Report.pdf	application/pdf	365	256 John Barrington	Shell Oil Products US	Jan 05, 2010	542	Yes
5)Port of Oakland Report.pdf	application/pdf	732	256 John Barrington	Shell Oil Products US	Jan 05, 2010	543	Yes

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Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	U Undecided		Jun 22, 2010	547
Structural Design	130 James Miracle Agency	U Undecided	This product seems to have very little to no application to structure design.	Jun 21, 2010	539
KYTC	275 Scott Phelps Agency	U Undecided		Jun 21, 2010	535
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	U Undecided		Jun 15, 2010	530
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	U Undecided	I will defer to the Division of Materials on this one.	Jun 08, 2010	515
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	U Undecided	I will defer to the Division of Materials on this one.	Jun 08, 2010	514
Ky Assoc. of Hwy Contractors	47 Michael LaRue Agency	U Undecided	This is a warm mix additive that will be used by the industry if specified, but is not a product you will see the industry push because of alternatives already available.	Jun 07, 2010	512
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	U Undecided	Not a maintenance product. Not a maintenance product.	Jun 03, 2010	508
Traffic Operations	118 Jeff Wolfe Agency	U Undecided	This is not a Traffic-related product. We would defer to experts in this area.	Jun 02, 2010	505
Materials	85 Tamara Bumgardner Agency	U Undecided	This material does not meet any current specifications.	Mar 10, 2010	374

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.


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