KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Jul 12, 2018, its status is phase 11.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (6/6/18). - MBLACK Product Approved. No specification exists. Moved to Phase 11. (7/12/18) - MBLACK.

Trade Name: MasterMatrix VMA 362


Generic Name: Viscosity Modifying Admixture for concrete
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: BASF Corporation
Address: 23700 Chagrin Blvd.
	Cleveland, Ohio 44122

Background description of company and its products:
	BASF is successor to Master Builders, Inc., which has been a leading supplier of concrete admixtures and concrete repair products to the construction industry since 1909.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Concrete Admixtures*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Provides stability to lean concrete mixtures. Reduces segregation. Enhances pumping and finishing characteristics.
General Composition of Material:
	An aqueous solution of polysaccharides.
Date introduced on Market: 2004-06-30
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
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? No. Samples can not be provided
Free for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: M 194 Type S ASTM: C 494 Type S Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:

This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Approved by 21 other State DOT's, including IA, IL, FL VA, TN,NC, MO, KS, AL
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Materials Contact Date: May 22, 2018

Product Web Page: https://www.master-builders-solutions.basf.us/en-us

This information is filed by Mark Piechuta on Jun 05, 2018
Contact Information:
	Master Builders Solutions US LLC
	23700 Chagrin Blvd
	Beachwood, OH 44122
	Phone: 2162173703
	Email: mark.piechuta@mbcc-group.com


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Attached Files for This Product

basf-mastermatrix-VMA 362-tds.pdf	application/pdf	64	470 Mark Piechuta	Master Builders Solutions US LLC	Jun 05, 2018	4598	Yes
MasterMatrix VMA 362 SDS US 032817.pdf	application/pdf	127	470 Mark Piechuta	Master Builders Solutions US LLC	Jun 05, 2018	4599	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	313 Michael T. Black, P.E. Agency	Y Approve	Product Approved. No specification exists. Moved to Phase 11. (7/12/18) - MBLACK.	Jul 12, 2018	2138
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	A product name change has taken place (2015). This product original tested under the product name of Rheomac VMA 362. KY specifications do not exist for this product. It is a Type S admixture and is recommended for approval and phase change to Phase 11.	Jun 22, 2018	2132

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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