KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Dec 12, 2018, its status is phase 10.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (2/23/18)- MBLACK. Product cannot be used on state projects unless identified by original manufacturer. Current listing for this product is by a supplier. (4/16/18) - MBLACK. Product has been moved to Phase 10. It has been added to the Departments List of Approved Materials and Specification for this product exist. (12/12/18) - BSMITH Product has been revisited and re-reviewed and is awaiting laboratory testing. Product moved to Phase 3 (6/1/18) - MBLACK.

Trade Name: Microsilica


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

Attached Files for This Product

Certification Letter-Statement of Compliance GRT Mapei 013018.pdf	application/pdf	395	824 Bruce Haller	MAPEI	Feb 01, 2018	4429	Yes
GRT_Microsilica(Silica fume)_ sds_en.pdf	application/pdf	136	824 Bruce Haller	MAPEI	Feb 01, 2018	4430	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC Division of Materials	978 Buan Smith Agency	Y Approve	Product has been added to the Departments List of Approved Materials and Specification for this product exist.	Dec 12, 2018	2267
KYTC	313 Michael T. Black, P.E. Agency	U Undecided	Disapprove, appears to be a relabeled product. Already on the LAM under original manufacturer (4/16/18) - MBLACK. Product has been revisited and re-reviewed and is awaiting laboratory testing. Product moved to Phase 3 (6/1/18) - MBLACK.	Jun 01, 2018	2120
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	U Undecided	This product is manufactured by Norchem and Norchem is already on our list of approved materials. General Resource Technology is a supplier and not a manufacturer. This product "microsilica" can still be used in KY projects, it will just have to include certs and identified as being manufactured by Norchem. GRT Microsilica has been revisited after discussions and determinations concerning relabeled products. It is appropriate to consider this product for inclusion on KY's LAM pending testing of product. Please forward a sample to the Division of Materials, 1227 Wilkinson Blvd, Frankfort KY 40601.	May 31, 2018	2118
KYTC	313 Michael T. Black, P.E. Agency	N Disapprove	Disapprove, appears to be a relabeled product. Already on the LAM under original manufacturer (4/16/18) - MBLACK.	Apr 16, 2018	2067
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	N Disapprove	This product is manufactured by Norchem and Norchem is already on our list of approved materials. General Resource Technology is a supplier and not a manufacturer. This product "microsilica" can still be used in KY projects, it will just have to include certs and identified as being manufactured by Norchem.	Apr 10, 2018	2058

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: N/A
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: General Resource Technology, Inc. (GRT)
Address: 2978 Center Court
	Eagan, Minnesota 55121

Background description of company and its products:
	The GRT brand continues to market a strong offering of concrete admixtures and auxiliary products for the concrete industry. The company''''s products are routinely used to produce concrete mixes that provide high performance in all weather conditions.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Miscellaneous
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Miscellaneous
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Dense impereable concrete improved strength, early and ultimate *High performance concrete
General Composition of Material:
	Microsilica is an amorphous silicon dioxide(silica)consisting of sub-micron spherical primary particles and agglomerates of these. The material is highly reactive in cementitious and ceramic bond systems.
Date introduced on Market: 2008-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: BASF Rheomac SF100,SIKACRETE 950 DP
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? To Be Mailed
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 14 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: M307 ASTM: C 1240 Fed. Spec.: N/A KY: N/A Others: CSA A3000
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: Michael Black-Wesley Glass Contact Date: January 31, 2018

Product Web Page: www.grtinc.com

This information is filed by Bruce Haller on Feb 01, 2018
Contact Information:
	MAPEI
	1144 E Newport Center Drive
	Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
	Phone: 9542468520
	Email: bhaller@mapei.com