KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of May 15, 2014, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Product approved for experimental use through fast track request.

Trade Name: EVRT


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File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept

Attached Files for This Product

EVRT MSDS.doc	application/msword	49	419 Kathi Showalter	manufacturer	Apr 30, 2013	2651	Yes
EVRT.pdf	application/pdf	69	419 Kathi Showalter	manufacturer	Apr 30, 2013	2652	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	641 Bill Gulick Agency	U Undecided		May 09, 2016	1692
KYTC - State Highway Engineer's Office	663 Jonathan Wilcoxson Agency	Y Approve		Dec 15, 2014	1468
KYTC	616 Ryan Griffith Agency	Y Approve		Oct 13, 2014	1464
Ky Assoc. of Hwy Contractors	47 Michael LaRue Agency	Y Approve		May 20, 2014	1412
KYTC	592 Tim Tharpe Agency	U Undecided	Does not appear to have any traffic operations applications, although it would be worth while to know the effects of this product in conjunction with thermoplastic and/or paint applications. Defer final ruling to subject matter experts.	May 19, 2014	1409
Ky Transportation Cabinet	92 Allen Myers Agency	Y Approve	We are approving the usage of this product as a means to address shrinkage cracking. This material would only be needed as the weather conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity, and wind) dictate. Our history of success with ensuring that contractors "fog" decks is questionable.	May 12, 2014	1405
PAIKY	459 Brian Wood Agency	U Undecided	I am not involved with this type of work and will defer to those who are	May 10, 2014	1402

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: RussTech, Inc.
Address: 11208 Decimal Drive
	Louisville, KY 40299

Background description of company and its products:
	KY manufacturer of chemical admixtures for the ready mix industry. See full company profile at our website www.russtechnet.com
Recommended Uses-Primary: Miscellaneous
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	â€¢ Ready to use formulation no mixing â€¢ Retains needed surface moisture in concrete slabs â€¢ Helps prevent plastic shrinkage cracks â€¢ Reduces crusting and stickiness, allowing easier troweling of the concrete surface â€¢ Promotes higher strength, more durable concrete by allowing lower slump concrete without the need for additional mix water to combat effects of evaporation â€¢ Allows additional time, when applying surface hardeners, to properly finish and later cure the slab â€¢ Allows easier finishing of polymer, fiber reinforced, or silica fume-modified concrete mortar mixes â€¢ Effective for both inside and outside flatwork â€¢ Will not inhibit bonding of coatings nor alter the final color of the concrete
General Composition of Material:
	ready to use water-based evaporation retardant for concrete flatwork.
Date introduced on Market:
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
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:

This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:

This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:

Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page:

This information is filed by Kathi Showalter on Apr 30, 2013
Contact Information:
	manufacturer
	11208 Decimal Drive
	Louisville, KY 40299
	Phone: 502-267-7700
	Email: kathi@russtechnet.com