KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Nov 06, 2024, its status is phase 9.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (10/26/2021) - BSMITH The product has been Approved and is being moved to Phase 9 Approval. There is not a List of Approved Materials for this type of product, but KyPEL can be utilized to show product approval. Each product must meet specifications and Special Notes as applicable for project use. (11/6/2024) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Cellofoam Geofoam EPS15, EPS19, EPS22 EPS29, EPS39, EPS46


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
20190904-R7260 CoC(EPS)2019.pdf	application/pdf	243	1178 TRACY BULIN	Cellofoam North America Inc.	Oct 26, 2021	5942	Yes
20190904-R7260 CoC(HD-EPS)2019.pdf	application/pdf	243	1178 TRACY BULIN	Cellofoam North America Inc.	Oct 26, 2021	5943	Yes
TN101-Geofoam Physical Properties (7-14-20).pdf	application/pdf	190	1178 TRACY BULIN	Cellofoam North America Inc.	Oct 26, 2021	5944	Yes
UL ER7260-01 Evaluation Report(10 DEC 19)v1.pdf	application/pdf	167	1178 TRACY BULIN	Cellofoam North America Inc.	Oct 26, 2021	5941	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	360 Michael Carpenter Agency	Y Approve	Recommend approval- each product must meet specifications and special notes as applicable for project use.	Nov 06, 2024	3400
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	Recommend approval. Appears this product will comply with the requirements of ASTM D6817. This is a product that will be addressed by special note in selected projects where applicable. This will be a product that will be included in the design and the designer will stipulate the EPS type for the application.	Oct 27, 2021	3035

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.


Generic Name: Cellofoam Geofoam EPS
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Cellofoam North America Inc.
Address: 1977 Weaver Court
	Conyers, GA 30013

Background description of company and its products:
	Designs & MFG. molded & fabricated plastics (EPS, PE, PU & Copolymer) for commercial & residential construction insulation applications, protective packaging and roto marine products. Operates 12 mfg., design and testing facilities located in 5 states.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Miscellaneous
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Miscellaneous
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Cellofoam Geofoam EPS is designed to support significant static and /or dynamic structural loads, serving as a lightweight fill solution for many infrastructure and construction applications.
General Composition of Material:
	Plastic - Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
Date introduced on Market: 1982-03-12
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Fill material
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



This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: ASTM: D6817 Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	No, not to our knowledge
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Yes, Geofoam approved per project specifications: NYDOT, VDOT, WVDOT, just to name a few.
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.cellofoam.com

This information is filed by TRACY BULIN on Oct 26, 2021
Contact Information:
	Cellofoam North America Inc.
	1977 Weaver Court
	Conyers, GA 30013
	Phone: 404-360-0018
	Email: tbulin@cellofoamna.com


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