KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Sep 10, 2010, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Approved for experimental use by NPRC on 09/09/10.

Trade Name: Never-Seez Mariner's Choice


Generic Name:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Bostik, Inc.
Address: 701 Veterans Circle
	Westminster, PA 18974

Background description of company and its products:
	As a world leader (>1 billion $)in the manufacture and supply of adhesives and sealants, our products are at work in the construction, transportation, packaging, personal care and hygiene, industrial assembly markets, and much more. Bostik North Americ
Recommended Uses-Primary: Structural Materials and Components
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Rust Passivators
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Never-SeezÂ® Marinerâ€™s Choice is a heavy duty anti-seize and extreme pressure lubricant formulated to assure absolute parts protection against seizure, galling and corrosion in fresh and salt water environments. Marinerâ€™s Choice offers unparalleled resistance to water washout and the best protection in continuous high moisture environments both above and below water lines. It is also used for very high load/slow moving bearings.
General Composition of Material:
	Graphite (7782-42-5); Calcium fluoride (CaF2) (7789-75-5); Zinc Oxide (1314-13-2); Aluminum (7429-90-5).
Date introduced on Market: 2007-02-28
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
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 0 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? Yes. Samples can 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:
	State of Minnesota
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Minnesota Department of Transportation for bridge bearings.
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: http://www.bostik-us.com

This information is filed by Alex Tai on May 24, 2010
Contact Information:
	Bostik, Inc.
	701 Veterans Circle
	Westminster, PA 18974
	Phone: 215-957-0690
	Email: alex.tai@bostik-us.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
DOM Never Seez Experiment.pdf	application/pdf	779	275 Scott Phelps	KYTC	Jun 14, 2010	890	Yes
Mariner's Choice MSDS.pdf	application/pdf	86	330 Alex Tai	Bostik, Inc.	May 24, 2010	876	Yes
NSMarinersChoice TDS.pdf	application/pdf	781	330 Alex Tai	Bostik, Inc.	May 24, 2010	875	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

Ky Assoc. of Hwy Contractors	47 Michael LaRue Agency	Y Approve		Sep 16, 2010	682
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	U Undecided	Like to see more testing. Like to see more testing.	Sep 09, 2010	668
Traffic Operations	118 Jeff Wolfe Agency	U Undecided	This product does not appear to be traffic-related. We would defer to the opinions of subject matter experts in the Cabinet.	Sep 08, 2010	664
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	U Undecided		Sep 08, 2010	657

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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