KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Jun 02, 2016, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Phase updated on 5/16/2016 Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (5/16/16). Phase updated to IV on 6/2/2016 Product has been moved to Phase IV- Approved for experimental use on KYTC projects. No specification or special note

Trade Name: Ecoduty 6


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
Ecoduty Spec Sheet.pdf	application/pdf	331	686 Tom Miller	Ecoturf Midwest	Apr 29, 2014	2963	Yes
ecoduty_astm_D6954.zip	application/x-zip-co	1893	686 Tom Miller	Ecoturf Midwest	Apr 29, 2014	2970	Yes
ecoturf_degration_detail.pdf	application/pdf	69	686 Tom Miller	Ecoturf Midwest	Apr 29, 2014	2966	Yes
eds_6_d_ecoduty.jpg	image/jpeg	275	686 Tom Miller	Ecoturf Midwest	Apr 29, 2014	2967	Yes
msds_ecoturf_degradable.pdf	application/pdf	3447	686 Tom Miller	Ecoturf Midwest	Apr 29, 2014	2964	Yes
Quality Control.pdf	application/pdf	43	686 Tom Miller	Ecoturf Midwest	Apr 29, 2014	2965	Yes
stake_26months2.jpg	image/jpeg	79	686 Tom Miller	Ecoturf Midwest	Apr 29, 2014	2968	Yes
stake_in_blanket.jpg	image/jpeg	1974	686 Tom Miller	Ecoturf Midwest	Apr 29, 2014	2969	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	741 Samuel Collins Agency	Y Approve	Approve for experimental use only, does not meet 827.07 section E of 2012 specification book and may have issues with higher acidic soil and/or areas with high shale content. Must have notes for use in the contract.	May 18, 2016	1751
KYTC	388 Dave Harmon Agency	Y Approve		May 16, 2016	1747
KYTC	388 Dave Harmon Agency	Y Approve		May 16, 2016	1746

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: Biodegradable Stake
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Ecoturf Midwest
Address: 789 Golf Lane
	Bensenville, IL 60106

Background description of company and its products:
	Family-owned company using recycled resins and energy-efficient machinery to manufacture 100% USA made parts. The Ecoduty line is oxo-degradable meaning it will breakdown over time and then degrade into all-natural by-products, CO2, H2O and humus. All cur
Recommended Uses-Primary: Please Select ...
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Miscellaneous
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	More than 5 times the holding power of metal staples - they will stay in the ground reducing safety hazards. Will breakdown and degrade leaving H2O, CO2 and humus as by-products at end of lifecycle
General Composition of Material:
	Recycled polypropylene with additive to cause plastic to breakdown when exposed to oxygen and moisture in the soil.
Date introduced on Market: 2013-04-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: metal staples
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $0.12
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place: $0.14

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? To Be Mailed
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 2 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:
	AASHTO: ASTM: D6954 Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Illinois DOT, Caltrans, Alaska DOT, Wisconsin DOT, Texas DOT, Virginia DOT, New Mexico DOT, Arizona DOT, Pennsylvania DOT, Florida DOT, South Carolina DOT, North Carolina DOT, Maine DOT, South Dakota DOT
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Nebraska Department of Roads; Tennessee Department of Transportation
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.ecoturfmidwest.com

This information is filed by Tom Miller on Apr 29, 2014
Contact Information:
	Ecoturf Midwest
	789 Golf Lane
	Bensenville, IL 60106
	Phone: 6303509500
	Email: tom@ecoturfmidwest.com


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