KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Dec 16, 2020, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (11/19/2020) - BSMITH. Product has been recommended for Phase 4, Experimental. Please review the Phase 4 use definitions and contact Buan Smith should a contractor wish to utilize this product so it can be reviewed in the field. (12/16/2020) - BSMITH

Trade Name: MasterCell 25


Generic Name:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Master Builders Solutions US LLC (formerly BASF)
Address: 23700 Chagrin Blvd
	Beachwood, OH 44122

Background description of company and its products:
	Master Builders Solutions US LLC is successor to BASF Construction Chemicals in the US. BASF was successor to Master Builders, Inc., founded in 1909, and a leading provider of innovative concrete admixtures and concrete repair products.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Concrete Admixtures*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Powdered Air Entraining Admixture for Controlled Low Strength Material such as flowable fill. Cost-effective compared to in-place cost of compacted soil. Provides increased pumpability and reduced settlement.
General Composition of Material:
	Sodium Olefin Sulfonate
Date introduced on Market: 1995-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place: $10.00

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: M154 ASTM: C260 Fed. Spec.: KY: 802.01.01 Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	IA DOT, CO DOT, IN DOT
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	PennDOT, IL DOT, OH DOT
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: https://www.master-builders-solutions.basf.us

This information is filed by Mark Piechuta on Nov 18, 2020
Contact Information:
	Master Builders Solutions US LLC
	23700 Chagrin Blvd
	Beachwood, OH 44122
	Phone: 2162173703
	Email: mark.piechuta@mbcc-group.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
AET 29-02132_MasterCell 25 CADD 2015-01-120 5-11-17.pdf	application/pdf	123	470 Mark Piechuta	Master Builders Solutions US LLC	Nov 18, 2020	5608	Yes
basf-mastercell-25-sds 082818.pdf	application/pdf	167	470 Mark Piechuta	Master Builders Solutions US LLC	Nov 18, 2020	5607	Yes
basf-mastercell-25-tds.pdf	application/pdf	129	470 Mark Piechuta	Master Builders Solutions US LLC	Nov 18, 2020	5606	Yes
MasterCell 25 QA cert KYDOT 111820.pdf	application/pdf	49	470 Mark Piechuta	Master Builders Solutions US LLC	Nov 18, 2020	5609	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	Would be receptive and recommend as experimental for flowable fill applications. This product has been submitted to NTPEP although its use is not for conventional concrete.	Dec 16, 2020	2836

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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