KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Sep 23, 2021, its status is phase 13.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (12/27/17). Additional information of this product has been added to the submittal. This list of Review Committee members has been updated for a fresh review. (12/23/2020) - BSMITH A design drawing of the product has been requested to be added to the Attachments. (12/23/2020) - BSMITH This product is not being approved at this time and will be placed in Phase 13. Currently the Department is not utilizing 12 inch off set blocks for guardrail systems. (9/23/2021) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Mondo Block - MGS14SH


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

Attached Files for This Product

HSST-B-39C (MGS14SH).pdf	application/pdf	901	900 Maggie Ellis	Manufacturer	Dec 14, 2017	4427	Yes
TRP-03-289-13-MONDO Report-V4-5-23-13 (1).pdf	application/pdf	6307	900 Maggie Ellis	Manufacturer	Dec 14, 2017	4426	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC Division of Materials	978 Buan Smith Agency	N Disapprove	Currently the Department Standard Drawings does not support use of 12-inch guardrail off set blocks	Sep 23, 2021	3017
KyTC-Design	1108 Wendy Southworth Agency	Y Approve	I have reviewed all of the initial documents provided and this product does meet all of the requirements for Design. The fact that it is made from recycled materials is good.	Sep 22, 2021	3014
KYTC	904 Kevin Rust Agency	Y Approve	Samples would be helpful. Samples would be helpful.	Dec 23, 2020	2847
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	U Undecided	Recommend for Division of Design review. One can dig through the reports but request submit a drawing specific to the product. This will require Division of Highway Design review.	Dec 23, 2020	2844
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	U Undecided	Recommend for Division of Design review.	Jan 18, 2018	2013

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.


Generic Name: Composite Guardrail Block
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Mondo Polymer Technologies, Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 250
	Reno, OH 45773

Background description of company and its products:
	Mondo Polymers has been manufacturing composite guardrail blocks for the National Highway System since our first FHWA approval in 1995. We are now providing products that are AASHTO MASH compliant.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Guardrail/Guiderail
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Guardrail/Guiderail
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Mondo Blocks are light weight, inorganic blocks that are impervious to dry check, rot & boring type insects. They have a long lasting polymer construction made from recycled materials. The product can also be recycled at the end of its life cycle.
General Composition of Material:
	Recycle polyolefins - polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, etc as well as trace plastics or fillers.
Date introduced on Market: 2013-03-04
Alternate for Following Existing Product: 12" deep wood blockouts on steel posts
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $8.50
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place: $17.00

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
Free for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: MASH-Level 3 ASTM: N/A Fed. Spec.: N/A KY: N/A Others: N/A
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Evaluation - ID, IL, IA, KS, SC, VT
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Routine use - CA, DE, MD, MT, NB, NY, OH, OK, OR, VA, WI
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Office of Design Contact Date: December 13, 2017

Product Web Page: www.mondopolymer.com

This information is filed by Maggie Ellis on Dec 14, 2017
Contact Information:
	Manufacturer
	P.O. Box 250
	Reno, OH 45773
	Phone: 888-607-4790
	Email: maggie@mondopolymer.com


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