KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Nov 14, 2017, its status is phase 3.

Notes:

Phase updated on 6/2/2017 Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (6/2/17). WPS Vendor is supposed to send us samples for testing. This product will stay in Phase 3 until KYTC testing is completed. (11/14/17). WPS

Trade Name: Geotex 401


Generic Name: Geotex 401
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Propex Operating Company, LLC.
Address: 4019 Industry Dr
	Chattanooga, TN 37416

Background description of company and its products:
	Propex can track every component of their geotextile product from beginning until end. What this means is that Propex manufactures their own fibers that create their geotextiles which improves quality control.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Geotextiles and Geosynthetics*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	The geotextile is resistant to ultraviolet degradation and to biological and chemical environments normally found in soils.
General Composition of Material:
	polypropylene
Date introduced on Market: 1994-06-15
Alternate for Following Existing Product: n/a
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 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? No. Samples can not be provided



This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: M288 ASTM: Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	n/a
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	n/a
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: n/a Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.propexglobal.com

This information is filed by Sara Hobson on May 22, 2017
Contact Information:
	Propex Operating Company, LLC.
	4019 Industry Dr
	Chattanooga, TN 37416
	Phone: 4235532660
	Email: sara.little@propexglobal.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
401.pdf	application/pdf	134	868 Sara Hobson	Propex Operating Company, LLC.	May 22, 2017	4119	Yes
GEOTEX 401 PDS.pdf	application/pdf	246	868 Sara Hobson	Propex Operating Company, LLC.	May 22, 2017	4120	Yes
GEOTEX Environmental Installation Guidelines.pdf	application/pdf	662	868 Sara Hobson	Propex Operating Company, LLC.	May 22, 2017	4123	Yes
GEOTEX Slope Installation Guidelines.pdf	application/pdf	572	868 Sara Hobson	Propex Operating Company, LLC.	May 22, 2017	4124	Yes
PP Woven & Nonwoven Geotextiles & Fabrics.pdf	application/pdf	191	868 Sara Hobson	Propex Operating Company, LLC.	May 22, 2017	4122	Yes
PPX Geotex Nonwoven.pdf	application/pdf	385	868 Sara Hobson	Propex Operating Company, LLC.	May 22, 2017	4121	Yes

Currently there are no recommendations at this time.

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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