KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Oct 14, 2021, its status is phase 11.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (9/16/19) - BSMITH. Product has been recommended for Approval. It will be placed in Phase 11. The Department does not have a List of Approved Materials or specifications for this type of product. (10/14/2021) - BSMITH

Trade Name: ProMatrix™ (EFM™)


Generic Name: Engineered Fiber Matrix
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 manufactures a variety of erosion control products and solutions for the environment. from pipelines and highways to landfills and golf courses.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Erosion Control Products*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Miscellaneous
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	ProMatrix EFM delivers superior performance and sustainable results, in an easy-to-apply, and cost effective solution: Highest-loading formulation with BFM performance; 60 pounds per 100 gallons of water Speeds application; proprietary Dispersion Granules facilitate even distribution of the fibers and chemistry to ensure smooth slurry pumping and shooting Class-leading erosion control effectiveness; meets or exceeds all industry testing standards for BFM/SMM products Lasting performance with a Functional Longevity of up to 12 months Quick germination and rapid vegetative establishment Environmentally safe; it’s non-toxic, contains 100% recycled wood fibers and is 100% biodegradable
General Composition of Material:
	Wood fibers, crimped interlocking biodegradable fibers, mineral activators and wetting agents (including high-viscosity colloidal polysaccharides, cross-linked biopolymers, and water absorbents).
Date introduced on Market: 2012-02-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Single and double net erosion control blankets
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? No
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: http://www.ntpep.org/Documents/Te ASTM: Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Approved in many states and provinces, see below or we can submit alist of approved states and agencies.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	TTI/TXDOT/VADOT/SC DOT/NC DOT/MS DOT/LADOTD
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: None Contact Date:

Product Web Page: http://www.profileevs.com/products/hydraulic-erosion-control/advanced-fiber-matr

This information is filed by Lauren Deem on Sep 16, 2019
Contact Information:
	Profile Products LLC
	750 W. Lake Cook Rd
	Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
	Phone: 8083127671
	Email: ldeem@profileproducts.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
Datasheet - ProMatrix 02-2017.pdf	application/pdf	745	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Sep 16, 2019	5114	Yes
ProMatrix-GHSSDS-CON069.pdf	application/pdf	198	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Sep 16, 2019	5113	Yes
Specification - ProMatrix EFM 3-17.docx	application/docx	41	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Sep 16, 2019	5112	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	313 Michael T. Black, P.E. Agency	Y Approve	Based on construction SME agreeing with product meeting existing specifications I recommend use of this product. Move to approval through experimental phase only if warranted.	Oct 11, 2019	2533
KYTC	904 Kevin Rust Agency	Y Approve	Interested in trying. Interested in trying.	Sep 27, 2019	2516
KYTC	741 Samuel Collins Agency	Y Approve	Suggested application rates meet KYTC minimum application rate.	Sep 26, 2019	2479
KYTC	904 Kevin Rust Agency	Y Approve	Interested in trying. Interested in trying.	Sep 23, 2019	2478

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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