KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Jul 29, 2016, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Phase updated on 7/5/2016 Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (7/5/16). WPS Updated to Phase IV on 7/29/16. 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. Be sure to review all criteria for Phase IV acceptance. (7/29/16) WPS

Trade Name: HydroStraw Straw Lock


Generic Name:
This product is Applied for Patent

Manufacturer: Hydrostraw, LLC
Address: 22110 S. SR 27
	Rockford, WA 99030

Background description of company and its products:
	HydroStraw, LLC is a customer oriented erosion control products and hydroseeding mulch company, providing the latest in innovative erosion control technologies. Our goal is to produce quality erosion control products while providing superior service and c
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Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Specifically designed and formulated as a secondary Lock Down application over blown straw.
General Composition of Material:
	See attached MSDS and Certificate of Compliance sheets.
Date introduced on Market:
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $10.50
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 3 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? No. Samples can not 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:
	Currently being applied to all state DOTs.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Minnesota DOT-routine use
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.hydrostraw.com

This information is filed by Ron Edwards on Jul 05, 2016
Contact Information:
	Hydrostraw, LLC
	22110 S. SR 27
	Rockford, WA 99030
	Phone: 800-545-1755
	Email: Nathan@hydrostraw.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
HL Specifications 03-12-16.DOC	application/msword	98	367 Ron Edwards	Hydrostraw, LLC	Jul 05, 2016	3777	Yes
HL Strawlock Certificate of Compliance.pdf	application/pdf	635	367 Ron Edwards	Hydrostraw, LLC	Jul 05, 2016	3776	Yes
HL Strawlock SDS.pdf	application/pdf	324	367 Ron Edwards	Hydrostraw, LLC	Jul 05, 2016	3778	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	741 Samuel Collins Agency	Y Approve	Currently no spec. Currently no spec.	Jul 12, 2016	1825

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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