KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Mar 18, 2016, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Product sent to committee for review (8/13/15). Sample received for testing, however product does not fall under existing specifications. This product is a Type S admixture. Product moved to Phase XI (3/15/16).

Trade Name: V-MAR 3


Generic Name:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: GCP Applied Technologies Inc
Address: 62 Whittemore Avenue
	Cambridge , MA 02140

Background description of company and its products:
	GCP Applied Technologies Inc. assumed responsibility for WR Grace admixtures February 2016. Grace Construction Products is a division of WR Grace. The construction division sells cement and concrete admixtures, and waterproofing and fireproofing products.
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Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	V-MAR 3 is a rheology modifying admixture that is used to enable the production of SCC concrete and for underwater concreting operations.
General Composition of Material:
	V-MAR 3 is comprised primarily of a biopolymer
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 7 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: M194 type S ASTM: C494 type S Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Yes, V-MAR 3 is currently being evaluated in 5 other states
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Yes, V-MAR 3 is currently approved by 25 states including CA, CO, IO, KS, MN, MS
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: https://grace.com/construction/en-us/Pages/SearchResults.aspx?k=V%2Dmar

This information is filed by Alla Cannon on Aug 11, 2015
Contact Information:
	GCP Applied Technologies Inc
	62 Whittemore Avenue
	Cambridge, MA 02140
	Phone: 617.498.2639
	Email: alla.y.cannon@gcpat.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
V-MAR 3 datasheet.pdf	application/pdf	652	759 robert hoopes	WR Grace	Aug 11, 2015	3389	Yes
V-MAR 3 IR Trace .pdf	application/pdf	63	759 robert hoopes	WR Grace	Aug 11, 2015	3392	Yes
V-MAR 3 MSDS.pdf	application/pdf	142	759 robert hoopes	WR Grace	Aug 11, 2015	3390	Yes
VMAR-3 ASTM C494 Type S Final Report 2-19-2009.pdf	application/pdf	129	759 robert hoopes	WR Grace	Aug 11, 2015	3391	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	This is a type S admixture which KY does not spec. I recommend approval pending receipt and testing of sample.	Aug 18, 2015	1553

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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