KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Aug 15, 2016, its status is phase 6.

Notes:

Product was sent to committee. (6/12/15) Product has been moved to Phase IV- Approved for experimental use on KYTC projects. No specification or special note exists. Contact KYTC prior to use. (8/15/16) WPS

Trade Name: URETEK 486 Star Polymer


Generic Name:
This product is Patented

Manufacturer: URETEK USA, Inc.
Address: 5007 Tothill Drive
	Olney, MD 20832

Background description of company and its products:
	URETEK USA, Inc. is a construction firm with an Engineering Department that utilizes the UREETEK 486 Star Polymer along with the URETEK Deep Injection Process to strengthen foundation soils and base material under pavement structures. URETEK holds patents
Recommended Uses-Primary: Miscellaneous
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Soil Treatments and Weed Control
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	The URETEK polymer and process allows for strengthening of foundation soils without digging, and where necessary, lifting settled pavement structures, sealing damaged culvert joints and cracks, stabilizing sinkhole areas, etc.; all done by injecting the polymer, through holes drilled to the desired injection area.
General Composition of Material:
	The material is a two-part, 1:1 ratio by volume closed-cell high strength polymer. The components are manufactured to our specifications.
Date introduced on Market: 2002-10-21
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? No. Samples can not be provided
At Cost $0.00 for Laboratory Testing
At Cost $0.00 for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: ASTM: D-1622, D-1621, D-16 Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	WE preformed two tow field tests for KYTC in October, 2014; we will provide other testing information as an attachment.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	VA-Routine WV-Routine NY-Routine GA-Routine MS-Routine GA-Routine CA-Routine TX-Routine
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Pavement Design - Joe Tucker & Paul Loon Contact Date: October 15, 2014

Product Web Page: www.uretekusa.com

This information is filed by David Crowley on May 26, 2015
Contact Information:
	URETEK USA, Inc.
	5007 Tothill Drive
	Olney, MD 20832
	Phone: 240-447-4691
	Email: dave.crowley@uretekusa.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
Life Expectancy of Polymer.pdf	application/pdf	638	742 David Crowley	URETEK USA, Inc.	May 26, 2015	3298	Yes
MSDS URETEK Structural Polymer.pdf	application/pdf	284	742 David Crowley	URETEK USA, Inc.	May 26, 2015	3299	Yes
URETEK 486 STAR Polymer Data Sheet.pdf	application/pdf	298	742 David Crowley	URETEK USA, Inc.	May 26, 2015	3300	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	432 Tony Beckham Agency	U Undecided	Need long-term performance history Need long-term performance history	Jun 22, 2016	1800
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve		Jun 17, 2015	1535

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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