KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Apr 13, 2018, its status is phase 2.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (4/13/18).

Trade Name: Pureflex FBE


Generic Name: Pureflex Green
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: IFS Coatings, Inc.
Address: 3601 North I-35
	Gainesville, TX 76240

Background description of company and its products:
	IFS Coatings, Inc. is a privately owned business, which began producing powder coatings for the industrial market in 2000. In 2017 we decided to develop a fusion bonded epoxy powder coating for the reinforcing steel market.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Reinforcing Steel (REBAR and WWR)
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Reinforcing Steel (REBAR and WWR)
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Pureflex Green has excellent corrosion, flexibility and adhesion properties.
General Composition of Material:
	Pureflex Green is a fusion bonded epoxy powder coating.
Date introduced on Market: 2018-04-02
Alternate for Following Existing Product: 720A009, 72750, SK413, Resicoat 600
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? Yes
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 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: 284, 254 ASTM: 775, 1078 Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	This product is currently being submitted to all state agencies that have qualified product lists for reinforcing steel epoxy powder coatings.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Kansas DOT-Curt Niehaus-PE, Structural Materials Engineer
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.ifscoatings.com

This information is filed by Robert Phillippi on Apr 11, 2018
Contact Information:
	IFS Coatings, Inc.
	3601 North I-35
	Gainesville, TX 76240
	Phone: 5134482521
	Email: rphillippi@ifscoatings.com

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Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	U Undecided	All appears in order and acceptable. Product meets ASTM A775 Appendix A1 as indicated by private lab testing (WJE). In order to complete approval process request two sets of coated deformed reinforcement A615 Grade 60. One set being #5 bar and one set being #6 bar with a set consisting of two 60 inch bars with the Pureflex FBE coating. Submit samples to: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Materials 1227 Wilkinson Blvd Frankfort KY 40601 ATTN: Wesley Glass	May 11, 2018	2086
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet	885 Dorian Brawner Agency	Y Approve	The product appears to meet the requirements laid out in the KYTC spec book as well as that laid out in ASTM A775-17 Annex A1. Therefore, I recommend moving it onto the next phase in KYPEL.	Apr 16, 2018	2069

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.