KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Mar 13, 2023, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Sent to NPRC as a fast track request by Concrete Section of DOM.Product approved on 5/30/12.

Trade Name: Evapre RTU


Generic Name: evaporation retardant
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: W. R. Meadows, INC.
Address: 300 Industrial Dr
	Hampshire, IL 60140

Background description of company and its products:
	Manufacturer of construction materials since 1926
Recommended Uses-Primary: Concrete Finishing Products
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Reduces plastic shrinkage caused by evaporation in low humidity, high temperatures and high winds. Allows use of lower slump and lower water: cement ratio concrete. Allows finishing crews to adhere to established schedules. Helps minimize surface cracking due to early water loss of silica fume concrete.
General Composition of Material:
	Emulsified polymer in water, primarily composed of water.
Date introduced on Market: 1995-01-01
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:
	Not currently being evaluated by other agencies. Has been evaluated (and approved) in the past by the Texas DOT
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Evapre (the concentrated form of Evapre RTU) is approved for routine use in Texas in accordance with specification DMS-4650. Evapre is diluted with water prior to use, Evapre RTU is ready to use as is.
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: http://www.wrmeadows.com/evapre-rtu-ready-to-use-evaporation-retardant/

This information is filed by Christopher Mader on May 04, 2012
Contact Information:
	W. R. MEADOWS, INC.
	300 Industrial Drive
	Hampshire, IL 60140
	Phone: 2243251080
	Email: cmader@wrmeadows.com

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Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

PAIKY	459 Brian Wood Agency	U Undecided		Sep 23, 2013	1259
Ky Transportation Cabinet	92 Allen Myers Agency	Y Approve		Jun 26, 2012	1079
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	Y Approve		Jun 23, 2012	1077
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	Y Approve		Jun 23, 2012	1076
Ky Assoc. of Hwy Contractors	47 Michael LaRue Agency	Y Approve		Jun 05, 2012	1064
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	1060
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	Y Approve		May 29, 2012	1056
KYTC Div. of Structural Design	383 Kong Ee Agency	Y Approve		May 29, 2012	1041

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.