KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Nov 20, 2023, its status is phase 10.

Notes:

Additional information about the product such as data sheets MSDS... should be added to this submittal for proper review. (5/25/2021) - BSMITH Product has been sent to the Product Review Committee. (5/25/2021) - BSMITH This product has been recommended for Phase 4, Experimental. Please review the definition of Phase 4. It will be the responsibility of the Vendor to work with a Contractor on an appropriate Department project for a demonstration of the product. (5/25/2021) - BSMITH This product has been moved to Phase 10 Approval. It has been added to the LAM. (11/15/2023) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Element 5 Internal Cure


Generic Name:
This product is Applied for Patent

Manufacturer: Specification Products
Address: 1718 Pleasant Street
	Noblesville, IN 46060

Background description of company and its products:
	Specification Products is a specialty admixture supplier based in Noblesville IN. E5 Internal Cure is nano silica in solution that chemically bonds with the water of transport to increase cementitious hydration and densify and harden the surface.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Concrete Admixtures*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Miscellaneous
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	By using E5 Internal Cure the concrete is cured from the inside out. It eliminates the need for "wet cure". In addition it reduces shrinkage, increases compressive strength and abrasion resistance.
General Composition of Material:
	Nano Silica in solution, a liquid admixture added @ 4 oz/cwt of cementitious material.
Date introduced on Market: 2017-03-17
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Wet Cure
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 3 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: M 194 ASTM: C 494 Type S Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	INDOT, CDOT, TXDOT, LADOT, MSDOT
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	INDOT approval March 2021 by memorandum. Over 30 INDOT bridge decks using E5 Internal Cure have been placed to date.
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: specificationproducts.com

This information is filed by Robert Cavaliero on May 25, 2021
Contact Information:
	Specification Products
	1718 Pleasant St
	Noblesvile, IN 46060
	Phone: 5712839156
	Email: rcavaliero@poure5.com

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Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	Experimental approval is recommended. This appears to be a product that will provide curing improvements and long term benefits. Propose that this will be considered an internal cure admixture. I recommend this product be advanced to Phase 4.	May 25, 2021	2936

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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