KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Jun 26, 2017, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (12/7/15). Product has been moved to Phase XI, Approved but no specification currently exists, please contact KYTC prior to use (4/6/16). MB

Trade Name: Mulch&Grow Terrain Lok BFM


Generic Name: Terrain Lok
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Carolina Precision Fibers
Address: 145 Factory Street
	Ronda, NC 28670

Background description of company and its products:
	Manufactures mulch \| ECPs, insulation, road fibers and specialty fibers utilizing recycled paper and wood products as a raw material.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Please Select ...
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Soil Treatments and Weed Control
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Uniform mat protects soil from direct water drops; improves soil germination; high water holding capacity; improved performance over RECPs; cost effective for better performance
General Composition of Material:
	Continuous layer of elongated double lined kraft (DLK) fibers, a combination of tackifiers and a proprietary water absorption fiber hydraulically applied to form a continuous and uniform bond with all soil surfaces.
Date introduced on Market: 2012-10-15
Alternate for Following Existing Product: erosion control blankets
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 14 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: D6459 Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	submittals: VA DOT, MD DOT, TN DOT, WV DOT, AL DOT,GA DOT, NJ DOT,TX DOT
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	approved: NC DOT, SC DOT
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: NO Contact Date:

Product Web Page: http://www.carolinafibers.com

This information is filed by Fred Vincelli, Sr on Dec 16, 2014
Contact Information:
	Carolina Precision Fibers
	145 Factory Street
	Ronda, NC 28670
	Phone: 336-527-4140
	Email: emily@carolinafibers.com

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Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	616 Ryan Griffith Agency	Y Approve		Apr 06, 2016	1673
KYTC	313 Michael T. Black, P.E. Agency	Y Approve	Product has been moved to Phase XI, Approved but no specification currently exists, please contact KYTC prior to use (4/6/16).	Apr 06, 2016	1669
KYTC	741 Samuel Collins Agency	Y Approve	Currently no spec. Currently no spec.	Mar 31, 2016	1660
KYTC	741 Samuel Collins Agency	Y Approve		Dec 16, 2015	1620

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.


1.	Trade Name *	Generic Name
2.	Manufacturer*
	Address*		Yes No Applied for
	City*	Patented?
	State* Zip Code*
3.	Background description of company and its products*
	Manufactures mulch \| ECPs, insulation, road fibers and specialty fibers utilizing recycled paper and wood products as a raw material.
4.	Recommended Uses-Primary*		Note: Categories with asterisk (*) require NTPEP Submittal. Vendor needs to obtain NTPEP Test results before submitting product to KYPEL.
5.	Recommended Uses-Alternate
6.	Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed*
	Uniform mat protects soil from direct water drops; improves soil germination; high water holding capacity; improved performance over RECPs; cost effective for better performance
7.	General Composition of Material (Send Lab Report When Applicable)*
	Continuous layer of elongated double lined kraft (DLK) fibers, a combination of tackifiers and a proprietary water absorption fiber hydraulically applied to form a continuous and uniform bond with all soil surfaces.
8.	Date introduced on Market*	Alternate for What Existing Product?
9.	Cost Per Unit Material? (F.O.B.) $	Royalty Cost? $
10.	Cost Per Unit in Place? $
11.	Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? Yes No To Be Mailed
12.	Product Availability: Seasonal Non-Seasonal Delivery at Site Within Days after Receipt of Order
13.	Can Samples Be Provided? YesNo
	Free Or at Cost: $ For Laboratory Testing?
	Free Or at Cost: $ For Field Evaluation?
14.	Does product meet requirements of following specifications? (Give Specification No.)
	AASHTO ASTM Fed. Spec. KY Others
15.	Has product, or is product being evaluated by other Highway authorities or other agencies? (State by Whom)
	submittals: VA DOT, MD DOT, TN DOT, WV DOT, AL DOT,GA DOT, NJ DOT,TX DOT
16.	Is product approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies? (State by whom used and whether use is routine or experimental only and attach documentation (if available.)
	approved: NC DOT, SC DOT
17.	Has another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways been contacted? YesNo
	Which office?	When?

18.	Product web page:

	* Required Fields

Product Submitter's Information:
Name: *
Filling Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 10:29:32 -0500
Organization: Carolina Precision Fibers
Address: 145 Factory Street, Ronda, NC 28670
Telephone Number: 336-527-4140
Email Address:


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