KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Mar 08, 2021, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

This product has been moved back to Phase 2 for additional review. Additional information regarding the variety of Miscanthus plant that is used in this product has been added to the Attachments. There has also been a response to comments in the Recommendations. (3/5/2021) - BSMITH This product has been recommended for Phase 4, Experimental. This product has been recommended for Phase 4, Experimental. Please contact this department prior to installation. This product is only to be used in areas receiving sheet flow as tested in ATSM D7351. In addition to the installation instructions, staking down this wattle is necessary as performed during testing. It will be required of the Vendor to find an appropriate Kentucky project with a Contractor willing to work with the product for this review process. (3/8/2021) - BSMITH

Trade Name: SILTZERO Filter Sock


Generic Name: SILTZERO
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: American Erosion Control Solutions, Inc.
Address: 400 East Wapella Street
	Minooka , IL 60447

Background description of company and its products:
	American Erosion Control Supply, Inc. (AEC Supply), is a 100% woman-owned business which is located in Minooka, Illinois. We proudly serve the entire Midwest Region with Erosion and Sediment Control products.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Erosion Control Products*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Erosion Control Products*
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	SiltZero is a cost-effective sediment retention product. This product offers certified sustainably grown giant miscanthus biomass filter media encased in a polypropylene geotextile netting. The proprietary particle size distribution of the filter media produces a product that offers superior filtration efficiency to a compost filter sock yet weighs less at installation. SILTZERO has a Soil Retention Effectiveness of 93.22% & Water Retention Effectiveness of 11.07% Per TRI Environmental Benefits: PRODUCT SIZE AND WEIGHT Product Size and Weight • Various sizes are available to meet your specific needs • Giant Miscanthus filter media absorbs over 2 times its weight in water Easy to Install • Lighter at installation than compost filter sock alternatives • Lower labor costs than alternatives • Conducive for difficult ground conditions • Easily relocated or removed Environmentally Friendly • Carbon negative • Neutral pH, which is favorable for vegetative growth • Certified weed seed free • Certified sustainably grown
General Composition of Material:
	Constructed of Giant Miscanthus, encased in a polypropylene netting that is secured with two hog rings at each end.
Date introduced on Market: 2019-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
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 14 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:

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:
	Tennessee Department of Transportation (Tony Pope)
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: SILTZERO.COM

This information is filed by Billy Murdoch on Feb 22, 2021
Contact Information:
	American Erosion Control Solutions, Inc. (DBA AEC Supply, Inc.)
	400 East Wapella Street
	Minooka , IL 60447
	Phone: 8152002732
	Email: Billy@aecsproducts.com

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Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Vendor's Response	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KyTC Construction	1092 Matt Simpson Agency	Y Approve			Aug 23, 2021	2992
KYTC	741 Samuel Collins Agency	Y Approve	Approved for experimental use only at this time. Please contact this department prior to installation. To only be used in areas receiving sheet flow as tested in ATSM D7351. In addition to the installation instructions, steaking down this wattle is necessary as performed during testing.		Mar 05, 2021	2894
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	U Undecided	I will defer to Mr. Collins. Is this a product we would want to see submitted to NTPEP?		Feb 24, 2021	2881
KYTC	741 Samuel Collins Agency	U Undecided	Currently no spec for this product. The filter sock filler (Miscanthus), the UK College of Agriculture lists as an invasive plant. Although the spec sheet does say "weed and seed free" I would highly advise not using in the immediate vicinity of currently installed guardrail and/or signs or where these items will be installed on current projects for the potential of sight issues (may grow 4'-6'). Urban areas should also be avoided.	Good Afternoon, While the original miscanthus (Chinese Silvergrass) is an invasive plant species, SILTZERO utilizes the FREEDOM Miscanthus x giganteus variety, a non-invasive plant species. The FREEDOM Miscanthus is a sterile triploid, resulting in a miscanthus fill that is weed/seed free. In addition, FREEDOM Miscanthus x giganteus is planted using Rhimezones. The Freedom Miscanthus x giganetus variety is harvested about 1 foot above the ground level; at no time does the harvester come in contact with any of the rhimezones. We currently are ordering Miscanthus from another location that is owned/operated by AgGrow Tech, LLC I have attached our FREEDOM x giganteus fact sheet and the weed/seed-free certification from AgGrow Tech, LLC. Please feel free to contact me with any additional questions or concerns.	Feb 24, 2021	2880

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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