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 (11/4/19) - 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 FLUORESCENT 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:
	3M Diamond Grade DG3 Fluorescent Yellow Green Microprismatic Reflective Sheeting is highly visible in daytime, twilight, nighttime and inclement weather. It performs at a wide range of entrance and observation angles. Exceeds ASTM D4956 Type XI specifications.
General Composition of Material:
	PMMA Films and acryllic adhesives. Uses "Full Cube" Microprism technology that are nearly 100% efficient.
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:
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.: Type XI 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 and 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: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-Diamond-Grade-DG-Flu

This information is filed by Russell Tobin on Nov 04, 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 Certificate of Conformance 4083 Fluoresecnt Yellow Green ASTM Type XI 3-18-19.pdf	application/pdf	130	1053 Russell Tobin	3M	Nov 04, 2019	5204	Yes
DG3 Diamond Grade™ 3M FLUORESCENT YELLOW GREEN Reflective Sheeting Product Bulletin.pdf	application/pdf	236	1053 Russell Tobin	3M	Nov 04, 2019	5202	Yes
DG3 NT PEP DATA FLUORESCENT YELLOW GREEN 3M 4083.pdf	application/pdf	362	1053 Russell Tobin	3M	Nov 04, 2019	5203	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	567 Brandi Mitchell Agency	Y Approve	Nov 08, 2019	2570

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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