KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Feb 27, 2017, its status is phase 10.

Notes:

Phase updated to Phase II on 2/24/2017 Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (2/24/17) WPS As per evaluation from Wesley Glass, this product is approved for use by KYTC and will be added to the List of Approved Materials on 2/28/17. The phase will be updated to Phase X on 2/27/17. WPS

Trade Name: Thinfilm 420


Generic Name: Clear Curing Compound
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Kaufman Products, Inc.
Address: 3811 Curtis Avenue
	Baltimore, MD 21226

Background description of company and its products:
	Kaufman Products was founded in 1963 in Baltimore, Maryland, and remains an American family owned business. Kaufman Products specializes in curing compounds, epoxies, form release agents, repair mortars, and coatings for the concrete construction industr
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Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Thinfilm 420 is the ONLY freeze-thaw stable and water-based curing compound available.
General Composition of Material:
	Thinfilm 420 is a water based formulation with hydrocarbon resin.
Date introduced on Market:
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $4.00
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place: $0.02

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? No. Samples can not be provided
At Cost $0.00 for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: M-148, T1 CA&B ASTM: C-309, T1 CA&B Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Approved by the following: AR, DE, GA, MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, TN, and VT
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Approved by the following for routine use: AR, DE, GA, MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, TN, and VT. We submitted this product in 2016 to Kentucky, and it was rejected because it failed light reflectance. However, this is a clear (Type 1) product, which would not be tested for light reflectance. I was advised by the state to re-submit with that explanation.
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.kaufmanproducts.net

This information is filed by Alexander Kaufman on Feb 09, 2017
Contact Information:
	Kaufman Products, Inc.
	3811 Curtis Avenue
	Baltimore, MD 21226
	Phone: 800-637-6372
	Email: akaufman@kaufmanproducts.net


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
Thinfilm 420 2016.jpg	image/jpeg	227	260 Alexander Kaufman	Kaufman Products, Inc.	Feb 09, 2017	4073	Yes
ThinFilm 420.pdf	application/pdf	194	260 Alexander Kaufman	Kaufman Products, Inc.	Feb 09, 2017	4072	Yes
Thinfilm.pdf	application/pdf	39	260 Alexander Kaufman	Kaufman Products, Inc.	Feb 09, 2017	4071	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	567 Brandi Mitchell Agency	U Undecided	Product approval already granted by W. Glass.	Oct 26, 2020	2785
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	Specification do exist. This product has been submitted to NTPEP for testing. Results have been posted, reviewed, and comply with KY specifications for Type I-D Curing Compound. Product will be added to the List of Approved Materials. Recommend status of Phase X.	Feb 27, 2017	1908

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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