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 4.

Notes:

Additional information would be required for evaluation such as specifications and any applicable laboratory reviews. These documents can be uploaded in the Attachment section of the submittal. (9/25/19) - BSMITH Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (9/27/19) -BSMITH. Product has been approved for Phase 4, Experimental. Please review definition of Phase 4. The Vendor will need to work with contractors to find an appropriate placement for in place review with the Department's approval. (10/24/19) - BSMITH Correct product Phase (10/14/2021) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Profile Wood - Hydraulic Mulch (HM)


Generic Name: Wood (HM)
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 is a manufacturer and supplier of hydraulically applied erosion control technologies, soil modifiers, turf establishment blankets and turf reinforcement mats.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Erosion Control Products*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Miscellaneous
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Thermally Refined wood fiber delivers up to 50% more water-holding capacity than atmospherically refined wood mulches.
General Composition of Material:
	*Thermally Processed Wood Fibers (minimum) – 100%**
Date introduced on Market: 2001-07-04
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? No
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: D7322, D5338 and D7367 Fed. Spec.: KY: 827.05 MULCH MATERIALS. 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:
	TX DOT/NC DOT/SC DOT/LA DOT/MS DOT
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: http://www.profileevs.com/products/hydraulic-mulch

This information is filed by Lauren Deem on Sep 23, 2019
Contact Information:
	Profile Products LLC
	750 W. Lake Cook Rd
	Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
	Phone: 8083127671
	Email: ldeem@profileproducts.com


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

Attached Files for This Product

Profile® Wood-GHSSDS - CON098.pdf	application/pdf	135	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Sep 27, 2019	5142	Yes
Specification - HM Wood 3-17.docx	application/docx	37	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Sep 27, 2019	5143	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	741 Samuel Collins Agency	U Undecided	Does not appear to meet specifications for wood mulch set up in 827.05. Would approve for experimental use.	Oct 23, 2019	2544
KYTC	904 Kevin Rust Agency	Y Approve	Like the idea of more water holding capacity.	Sep 27, 2019	2514

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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