KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Nov 08, 2019, its status is phase 10.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (9/25/19) - BSMITH. Product has been approved by the Review Committee and will be added to the List of Approved Materials. (11/8/19) - BSMITH

Trade Name: 3M DIAMOND GRADE DG3 REFLECTIVE SHEETING


Generic Name: Type XI Sheeting
This product is Patented

Manufacturer: 3M
Address: 1 Riverpointe Plaza,
	Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130

Background description of company and its products:
	"At 3M, we use science to improve lives and help solve the world’s toughest challenges. Products include post-it notes, abrasives, healthcare, films, pavement marking materials
Recommended Uses-Primary: Sign Sheeting Material*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Temporary Traffic Control Devices*
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Uses ''''Full Cube'''' MicroPrism Technology that are nearly 100% efficient, retroreflecting almost all the light that strikes them. it greatly increases the brightness of road signs, returning several times more light than glass beads and nearly twice as much light as truncated cube corner optics
General Composition of Material:
	PMMA Films and acryllic adhesives.
Date introduced on Market: 2006-06-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: It was an improvement to Type IX, 3M VIP #3990 VIP SHEETING
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost: $0.00
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
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: YES ASTM: YES Fed. Spec.: KY: YES Others: MULTIPLE STATES AND COUNTRIES
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	YES, MULTIPLE STATES AND COUNTRIES
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	YES, ROUTINE USE AROUND THE USA & THE WORLD FOR TRAFFIC SIGNS
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: KYTC CABINET Contact Date: September 23, 2019

Product Web Page: 3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/All-3M-Products/Safety/Road-Safety/

This information is filed by Russell Tobin on Sep 24, 2019
Contact Information:
	3M
	1 Riverpointe Plaza,
	Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130
	Phone: 502-368-9091
	Email: Rtobin@mmm.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
DG3 CoC Series 4000 to ASTM Type XI 3-18-19.pdf	application/pdf	130	1053 Russell Tobin	3M	Sep 25, 2019	5134	Yes
DG3 NT PEP DATA 2007 4000 series 4000 BLUE 4095.pdf	application/pdf	542	1053 Russell Tobin	3M	Sep 25, 2019	5132	Yes
DG3 NT PEP DATA 2007 4000 series BROWN 4099.pdf	application/pdf	529	1053 Russell Tobin	3M	Sep 25, 2019	5133	Yes
DG3 NT PEP DATA 2007 4000 series GREEN 4097.pdf	application/pdf	569	1053 Russell Tobin	3M	Sep 25, 2019	5131	Yes
DG3 PB 4000 23AUG19.pdf	application/pdf	233	1053 Russell Tobin	3M	Sep 25, 2019	5135	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	567 Brandi Mitchell Agency	Y Approve	All three colors are approved based on the data from the 2015 or 2016 NTPEP test data.	Nov 08, 2019	2571

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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