KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Dec 21, 2021, its status is phase 10.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (12/20/221) - BSMITH The product has been recommended for Approval. It will be placed in Phase 10 and added to the Department's List of Approved Material. (12/21/2021) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Master X-Seed 66


Generic Name: Water-Reducing and Strength-Enhancing Admixture
This product is Applied for Patent

Manufacturer: Master Builders Solutions US LLC
Address: 23700 Chagrin Blvd
	Cleveland, OH 44122

Background description of company and its products:
	Founded in 1909 as Master Builders, Inc. Master Builders Solutions has been a leading provider of concrete admixtures and concrete construction products.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Concrete Admixtures*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Increases strength development - both early- (1-day) and late-age (28-day)
General Composition of Material:
	Polycarboxylate-based
Date introduced on Market: 2021-07-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: water reducing admixtures
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: M194 Type A ASTM: C494 Type A Fed. Spec.: CRD-C 87 KY: 802.01.03 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:
	OH, IA, MO, TX
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

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

This information is filed by Mark Piechuta on Dec 17, 2021
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 29-20888 ASTM C494 Final Report_Master X-Seed 66 Type A Rev 1 120321.pdf	application/pdf	237	470 Mark Piechuta	Master Builders Solutions US LLC	Dec 17, 2021	6017	Yes
AET P-0001257 CADD-2021-01-024_Master X-Seed 66 Type A_6M 101821.pdf	application/pdf	1887	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Dec 20, 2021	6025	Yes
KY DOT Master X-Seed 66 QA cert 121721.pdf	application/pdf	92	470 Mark Piechuta	Master Builders Solutions US LLC	Dec 17, 2021	6015	Yes
mbs-master-x-seed-66-tds.pdf	application/pdf	208	470 Mark Piechuta	Master Builders Solutions US LLC	Dec 17, 2021	6013	Yes
SDS_MasterX-Seed 66_83100371_US_rev 022421.pdf	application/pdf	194	470 Mark Piechuta	Master Builders Solutions US LLC	Dec 17, 2021	6014	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	NTPEP submission has been confirmed and reviewed. Recommend acceptance and change of phase to Phase 10.	Dec 21, 2021	3066

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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