KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Mar 27, 2019, its status is phase 10.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (4/13/18). Product has been reviewed and a recommendation to move this product to Phase 10. Product has been added to List of Approved Materials. See reviewers comments for additional details.(2/27/19) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Plastocrete-250


Generic Name:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Sika Corporation
Address: 201 Polito Avenue
	Lyndhurst, NJ 07071

Background description of company and its products:
	Sika Corporation, based in Lyndhurst, NJ, is a leading supplier of specialty chemical products. Plastocrete-250 is a water reducing admixture for concrete applications.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Concrete Admixtures*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Plastocrete-250 can be used at lower dosage rates for normal water reduction and setting characteristics, or higher dosage rates for increased water reduction with extended workability and setting times.
General Composition of Material:
	Blend of polycarboxylates and carbohydrates
Date introduced on Market: 2017-06-01
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? To Be Mailed
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 7 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 194, Type A & D ASTM: C 494, Type A & D Fed. Spec.: KY: 802.01.02 & 802.01.03 Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Plastocrete-250 is currently being evaluated by SC, WV, NY, ME, NH, IN, KS, MO, and GA.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Plastocrete-250 is currently approved for routine use by FL, NC and IA.
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.usa.sika.com

This information is filed by Nate Artman on Apr 09, 2018
Contact Information:
	Sika Corporation
	201 Polito Avenue
	Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
	Phone: 330-495-0109
	Email: artman.nathaniel@us.sika.com

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Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	All appears to be in order and acceptable except NTPEP testing has not been completed. This will be required but to expedite we are receptive to begin our testing on the product. Please submit a 1 qt sample of the Plastocrete-250 to the Division of Materials. NTPTP data reviewed and is acceptable. Adding to LAM as a Type A and Type D admixture recommend change of status to Phase 10.	Mar 26, 2019	2330
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	U Undecided	All appears to be in order and acceptable except NTPEP testing has not been completed. This will be required but to expedite we are receptive to begin our testing on the product. Please submit a 1 qt sample of the Plastocrete-250 to the Division of Materials.	May 11, 2018	2087

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.