KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Mar 06, 2018, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Product Updated to Phase 2 on 8/02/2017 Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (8/2/17). WPS Note: Andy Barber requested to David Hacker that we test this material out by trying it on a project in D11. 8/2/17 WPS Updated to Phase 4 on 8/2/17. Can be used on an experimental basis. See full Phase 4 definition under the Phase explanation selection above. WPS

Trade Name: TM KY 40 mil Wht Alk Spray


Generic Name: Thermoplastic Alkyd Spray
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Ennis-Flint, Inc.
Address: 115 Todd Court
	Thomasville, NC 27360

Background description of company and its products:
	Ennis Paint, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the traffic safety industry with a legacy that dates back to the beginning of road markings. We produce everything from RPMs, paints, thermoplastics, to high-performance Epoxy and MMA.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Pavement Marking*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Pavement Marking*
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	This is 40 mil spray version of KY extrude thermoplastic spec 837. Material is applied through existing equipment modified for spray. When applied properly, product dries faster and is more durable than the 846 paint used on interstates and parkways.
General Composition of Material:
	26% minimum binder, 30% minimum glass beads and 10% minimum TiO2
Date introduced on Market: 2003-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Paint
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? Yes
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 15 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:
	AASHTO: M 247 ASTM: Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	NA
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Florida DOT Tennessee DOT
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Dave Hacker Contact Date: July 03, 2017

Product Web Page: http://www.ennisflintamericas.com/by-category/hot-applied-thermoplastic/thermo-q

This information is filed by Dennis Evangelista on Aug 02, 2017
Contact Information:
	PPG/ Ennis-Flint, Inc.,
	4161 Piedmont Parkway
	Greensboro, NC 27410
	Phone: 336-477-8363
	Email: devangelista@ennisflint.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
20170801_KY_New Submittal_Thermo 884082 & 884096 TM 40 MIL SPRAY PDS.pdf	application/pdf	177	854 Dennis Evangelista	PPG/ Ennis-Flint, Inc.,	Aug 02, 2017	4260	Yes
884082_884096 ProductDataSheet-Thermo-Pavemark-KY Alk-40-70 MIL SPRAY.pdf	application/pdf	250	804 William Semones	KYTC	Aug 31, 2017	4315	Yes
Re thermoplastic.msg	application/octet-stream	102	804 William Semones	KYTC	Aug 31, 2017	4314	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC D11	86 David Hacker Agency	Y Approve	Aug 02, 2017	1954

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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