KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Aug 25, 2021, its status is phase 9.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (5/24/2021) - BSMITH Product sample has been received. (7/7/2021) - BSMITH This product has been recommended for Phase 9 Approval. There is not an LAM at this time for this class of fabric. KyPEL can be used for verification of approval. (8/25/2021) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Geotex 4X4HF


Generic Name: Geotex 4X4HF
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Propex Operating Company
Address: 2850 Hutchinson Rd
	Duluth, MN 55811

Background description of company and its products:
	GEOTEX® 4X4HF is a woven polypropylene geotextile containing heavy woven yarns. These characteristics make GEOTEX® 4X4HF ideal for the construction of embankments over soft soils, steepened slopes, and/or wrapped-face retaining walls.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Geotextiles and Geosynthetics*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Geosynthetic Reinforcement
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	The geotextile is resistant to ultraviolet degradation and to biological and chemical environments normally found in soils.
General Composition of Material:
	Polypropylene
Date introduced on Market: 2001-01-15
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
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


This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: M288 ASTM: Fed. Spec.: KY: 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:
	California - routine Indiana - routine Kansas - routine Nebraska - routine New Mexico - routine New York - routine North Carolina - routine Pennsylvania - routine Tennessee - routine Vermont - routine Wyoming - routine
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: https://craft.propexglobal.com/uploads/product-data-sheets/GEOTEX-4X4HF-PDS.pdf

This information is filed by Jay Dailey on May 24, 2021
Contact Information:
	Propex Operating Company
	2850 Hutchinson Rd
	Duluth, MN 55811
	Phone: 2188387552
	Email: jay@paceconsultinggrp.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
GEOTEX 4X4HF PDS.pdf	application/pdf	248	1061 Jay Dailey	Propex Operating Company	May 24, 2021	5789	Yes
MSDS.pdf	application/pdf	1371	1061 Jay Dailey	Propex Operating Company	May 24, 2021	5791	Yes
NTPEP 4X4HF 2019.pdf	application/pdf	164	1061 Jay Dailey	Propex Operating Company	May 24, 2021	5790	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet	885 Dorian Brawner Agency	Y Approve	This product meets the requirements for Class 1A laid out in AASHTO M288 and samples have shown to coincide with provided certs.	Aug 25, 2021	2994
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	U Undecided	Appears may be appropriate for Class 1A approval but defer to the Physical lab for final determination.	Jun 28, 2021	2950

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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