KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Feb 11, 2019, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (2/5/18) - BSMITH Product has been moved to Phase 4 for experimental use on KYTC projects. Contact KYTC prior to use. (2/11/19) - BSMITH

Trade Name: ARA-3P


Generic Name:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions
Address: 1301 Buchanan Place
	Hendersonville, TN 37221

Background description of company and its products:
	https://ergonasphalt.com/
Recommended Uses-Primary: Bituminous Rejuvenators and Preservative Treatments
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	A water-based asphalt emulsion product used primarily for hot-in-place recycled asphalt. This has been used for hot in place recycling in many states over the years. Most notably Nebraska, Oklahoma, Kansas and TN.
General Composition of Material:
	Product Data Sheet will be sent to Buan Smith and David Hacker.
Date introduced on Market: 2010-01-04
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? Yes. Samples can be provided
Free for Laboratory Testing


This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: ASTM: Fed. Spec.: KY: Others: TN, OK, KS, MO
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	This product has been in use for years in TN, OK, MO, KS and Nebraska. State specs can be provided for these states if necessary.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	This product has been in use for years in TN, OK, MO, KS and Nebraska. State specs can be provided for these states if necessary.
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Maintenance-David Hacker Contact Date: February 01, 2019

Product Web Page: https://ergonasphalt.com/products/emulsions/

This information is filed by Matt Jeffers on Feb 04, 2019
Contact Information:
	Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions
	1301 Buchanan Place
	Hendersonville, TN 37221
	Phone: 615-504-1312
	Email: matt.jeffers@ergon.com

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Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet/Division of Materials	718 Robert Semones Agency	Y Approve	Approved on the basis that it has performed well in other states. We do have an HIPRP in the near future where this product may be used. By RTS 2/8/2019	Feb 08, 2019	2296
KYTC D11	86 David Hacker Agency	Y Approve	According to other state's DOT personal the ARA has performed well and they have had no issue with the product. The Department needs to determine if additional testing needs to be conduct for future projects.	Feb 06, 2019	2293
KYTC D11	86 David Hacker Agency	Y Approve	According to other state's DOT personal the ARA has performed well and they have had no issue with the product. The Department needs to determine if additional testing needs to be conduct for future projects.	Feb 06, 2019	2292

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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