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:

Updated to Phase 2 on 7/18/2017 Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (7/18/17). This product has already undergone NTPEP testing. Check there for test performance results if needed. (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 351


Generic Name:
This product is Not Patented

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

Background description of company and its products:
	What differs Propex from other manufacturers of geotextiles, is that Propex can track every component of their product from beginning until end. This helps ensure quality control of all our products.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Geotextiles and Geosynthetics*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Geotextiles and Geosynthetics*
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, staple fiber, needle-punched nonwoven geotextile.
Date introduced on Market: 1994-06-15
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? No
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:

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: www.propexglobal.com

This information is filed by Sara Hobson on Jun 07, 2017
Contact Information:
	Propex Operating Company, LLC.
	4019 Industry Dr
	Chattanooga, TN 37416
	Phone: 4235532660
	Email: sara.little@propexglobal.com


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Attached Files for This Product

351 Submittal Packet.pdf	application/pdf	2044	804 William Semones	KYTC	Oct 06, 2017	4352	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet	885 Dorian Brawner Agency	Y Approve	After looking at the product and the results provided by NTPEP my recommendation is that the product move forward into the next step in KYPEL.	Oct 06, 2017	1982

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.