KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Oct 23, 2019, its status is phase 11.

Notes:

Mulch that is accepted under Specification 827.05 does not have a list of approved material but is accepted under the specification. Should this be a product different form what is in that specification please provide additional information by adding attachments to this submittal. (9/16/19) - BSMITH Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (9/27/19) -BSMITH. Product has been approved for use. Please review definition for Phase 11 Approval. There is currently not a List of Approved materials for this type of product (10/23/19) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Country Boy™ Mulch with Tackifier


Generic Name: Cellulose Mulch w/Tackiifer
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Profile Products LLC
Address: 750 Lake Cook Road
	Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Background description of company and its products:
	Profile Products manufacturing and providing a variety of solutions and products for the environment. We have continued developing cost-efficient solutions on a wide range of job sites—from pipelines and highways to landfills and golf courses.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Erosion Control Products*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Miscellaneous
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	High-quality, clean 100% cellulose fiber combined with 3% Tackifier that mixes in water at an accelerated rate, cellulose with Tack (in one combined package) provides control that is superior to straw for nearly the same cost and An exclusive defibration process and new manufacturing improves water-holding capacity by 22%.
General Composition of Material:
	Cellulose and hydrocolloid blend Tackifier.
Date introduced on Market: 1986-06-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Other Cellulose Mulch and Straw / Hay
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: ASTM: D7322, D5338 and D7367 Fed. Spec.: KY: 827.05 MULCH MATERIALS. Others:
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:
	TTI - Cellulose Brands are Approved for Use
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: http://www.profileevs.com/products

This information is filed by Sandra House on Sep 13, 2019
Contact Information:
	Profile Products LLC
	750 Lake Cook Road
	Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
	Phone: 603-760-2946
	Email: shouse@profileproducts.com


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

Attached Files for This Product

Country Boy Cellulose with Tack-GHSSDS-LIM098.pdf	application/pdf	136	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Sep 27, 2019	5138	Yes
Specification - Profile HM Cellulose with Tackifier 3-17.docx	application/docx	41	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Sep 27, 2019	5139	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	741 Samuel Collins Agency	Y Approve	No specifications currently exist. No specifications currently exist.	Oct 23, 2019	2540
KYTC	904 Kevin Rust Agency	Y Approve	Hard to beat straw, but alternatives can't hurt.	Sep 27, 2019	2518

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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