KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of May 02, 2017, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Updated to Phase 3 on 4/12/2017. Perry Semones received a sample of the ES-2000 product on 4/12/17. Will pass on to Wesley Glass for testing. WPS Product has been moved to Phase 4- Approved for experimental use on KYTC projects. Type S Admixture. No specification or special note exists. Contact KYTC prior to use. (4/19/17) WPS Product was tested by KYTC Chemist Ed Fernane on 5-2-2017. Check with him for results. WPS

Trade Name: ES-2000


Generic Name:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: RussTech, Inc.
Address: 11208 Decimal Drive
	Louisville, KY 40299

Background description of company and its products:
	Ky manufacturer of chemical admixtures for the concrete and ready mix industry.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Concrete Admixtures*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	ES-2000 is specially formulated for cost efficient production of concrete masonry and pipe units. It has the ability to aid in the dispersion of cement particles to promote better early strengths. Masonry and pipe units manufactured using ES-2000 have a better appearance (medium to heavy swipe depending on materials) and are less abrasive on mold equipment.
General Composition of Material:
	chemical admixture
Date introduced on Market: 2002-06-21
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? Yes
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 3 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? Yes. Samples can be provided
Free 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:

This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:

No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page:

This information is filed by Kathi Showalter on Apr 06, 2017
Contact Information:
	manufacturer
	11208 Decimal Drive
	Louisville, KY 40299
	Phone: 502-267-7700
	Email: kathi@russtechnet.com


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File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept

Attached Files for This Product

ES-2000 SDS.pdf	application/pdf	262	419 Kathi Showalter	manufacturer	Apr 06, 2017	4102	Yes
ES-2000.pdf	application/pdf	117	419 Kathi Showalter	manufacturer	Apr 06, 2017	4103	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	TYPE S. THIS IS UPDATE OF SAMPLE TESTED IN 2011. SAMPLE IN TEST SAMPLE TESTING COMPLETE FOR TYPE S AND IS ACCEPTABLE. RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT STATUS BE PHASE 5 AS THE 2018 SPECS WILL INCLUDE TYPE S ADMIXUTRES.	May 11, 2017	1929
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	TYPE S. THIS IS UPDATE OF SAMPLE TESTED IN 2011. SAMPLE IN TEST	Apr 18, 2017	1922
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	THIS IS UPDATE OF SAMPLE TESTED IN 2011. SAMPLE IN TEST	Apr 18, 2017	1920

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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