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This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of May 06, 2021, its status is phase 9.

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Updated to Phase 2 on 6/30/2017 Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (6/30/17). WPS Product has been updated to Phase 4 on 7/17/2017. 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. (WPS) Updating the product to Phase 9 Approval. The is not an LAM listing for this type of Product at this time. (5/6/2021) - BSMITH

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Trade Name: BEJS (Bridge Expansion Joint System)

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Filling Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:59:34 -0400

Organization: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD

Address: 25 Bridle Lane, westborough, MA 01581

Telephone Number: 508-836-0280

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Generic Name: Silicone coated, pre-compressed hybrid sealant system
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Manufacturer: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD
Address: 25 Bridle Lane
	westborough, MA 01581

Background description of company and its products:
	EMSEAL manufactures and distributes pre-compressed sealants and expansion joints to commercial, industrial, and institutional users worldwide. EMSEAL is the leading innovator and manufacturer of premium sealants and expansion joint systems for the commerc
Recommended Uses-Primary: Joint Sealers, Healers and Fillers
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Barriers, Fencing and Roadside Structures
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	BEJS is a watertight, traffic durable, joint-faced adhered, primary seal for retrofit and new construction in expansion joints in bridges. It will prevent and/or decrease maintenance bsots to bridge pads and support structures. It offers an ease of installations, ability to conform to inconsistent joint gaps, watertight tensionless silicone bellows, staged installation preserves traffic flow, movement capability of +50% and -50% (total 100%), joint-faced adhered (non-invasive anchoring.) 100% free of wax or ashpalt compounds, ease of repair and ability to solve many problem conditions. The ability to manufacture BEJS in Universal 90 degree configurations ensure that the bearing pads and bridge structure remain watertight at critical terminations and transitions.
General Composition of Material:
	BEJS is composed of cellular polyurethane open cell foam impregnated with hydrophobic 100% acrylic, water-based emulsion, factory coated hgihtway-grade, fuel resistant silicone and field-applied primer. It arrives to the job site pre-compessed to smaller thant he joint gap for ease of installation.
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Alternate for Following Existing Product: caulk and backerod, EVA-foam, strip seals, compression seals
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 7 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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This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	DOTs: Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Florida, Ohio, and several others.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	NY DOT, MA DOT, MO DOT, OH DOT and others pending
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Office of Maintenance - David Steel and Contact Date:

Product Web Page: http://www.emseal.com/Products/Infrastructure/BridgeJointSeals/BEJSBridgeJointSy

This information is filed by Irene Friedman on Apr 18, 2012
Contact Information:
	EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD
	25 Bridle Lane
	westborough, MA 01581
	Phone: 508-836-0280
	Email: ifriedman@emseal.com


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BEJS-LitSht_2X.pdf	application/pdf	169	524 Irene Friedman	EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD	Apr 18, 2012	2207	Yes
BEJS_Install_Xw.pdf	application/pdf	211	524 Irene Friedman	EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD	Apr 18, 2012	2209	Yes
Bridge Installations as of April 1 2012.doc	application/octet-st	29	524 Irene Friedman	EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD	Apr 18, 2012	2212	Yes
EMSEAL_BEJS_TD_Xw.pdf	application/pdf	183	524 Irene Friedman	EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD	Apr 18, 2012	2211	Yes
EMSEAL_Bridge_EJ_Checklist.pdf	application/pdf	153	524 Irene Friedman	EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD	Apr 18, 2012	2210	Yes
Guide Spec - BEJS 3 Part Spec.doc	application/msword	62	524 Irene Friedman	EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD	Apr 18, 2012	2208	Yes

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Ky Assoc. of Hwy Contractors	47 Michael LaRue Agency	U Undecided		Aug 26, 2014	1441
KYTC - State Highway Engineer's Office	663 Jonathan Wilcoxson Agency	Y Approve	We have had success with this product in several locations to date and are interested in using it further.	Jul 16, 2014	1425
Ky Transportation Cabinet	92 Allen Myers Agency	E Experimental	Our current specifications do not address this material. It is doubtful that we could test this product as we do other joint materials. Structural Design should determine if the joint design is acceptable.	Jul 14, 2014	1424
KYTC	641 Bill Gulick Agency	E Experimental		Jul 08, 2014	1423
PAIKY	459 Brian Wood Agency	E Experimental		Jul 07, 2014	1422
KYTC	616 Ryan Griffith Agency	E Experimental		Jul 02, 2014	1420
KYTC	592 Tim Tharpe Agency	E Experimental	There is no "undecided" option on my screen, so I am selecting "Experimental", however, this does not appear to have applications related to Traffic Operations. We defer to subject matter experts in the Cabinet.	Jun 19, 2014	1418
PAIKY	459 Brian Wood Agency	U Undecided		Sep 23, 2013	1255
Ky Transportation Cabinet	92 Allen Myers Agency	U Undecided	Our current specifications do not address this material. It is doubtful that we could test this product as we do other joint materials. Structural Design should determine if the joint design is acceptable.	Jun 13, 2012	1072
Ky Assoc. of Hwy Contractors	47 Michael LaRue Agency	Y Approve		Jun 10, 2012	1069
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	Y Approve		Jun 04, 2012	1062
KYTC Div. of Structural Design	383 Kong Ee Agency	Y Approve		Jun 04, 2012	1061
Traffic Operations	118 Jeff Wolfe Agency	U Undecided	Product does not appear to have applications related to Traffic Operations. We defer to subject matter experts in the Cabinet.	Jun 01, 2012	1058
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	Y Approve		May 29, 2012	1057
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	Y Approve		May 29, 2012	1043

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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