KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Feb 09, 2022, its status is phase 9.

Notes:

Please provide additional information such as brochures, technical data sheets, ect... in the Attachments portion of the product submittal.(1-18-2022) - BSMITH Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (2/4/2022) - BSMITH The product appears to meet Section 827.05 of Standard Specifications. It has been recommended for Approval, Phase 9. There is not a List of Approved Materials for this type of product. Use KyPEL for approval of the product. (2/9/2022) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Profile SB 50/50 with Tack


Generic Name:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Profile Products LLC
Address: 750 W. Lake Cook Rd
	Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Background description of company and its products:
	Profile Products is the world''''s largest manufacturer and supplier of hydraulically applied erosion control technologies, soil modifiers, turf establishment blankets and turf reinforcement mats.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Erosion Control Products*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Erosion Control Products*
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Erosion Control and revegetation for mild slopes Rough graded slopes Enhancement of vegetation establishment
General Composition of Material:
	48.5% thermally processed wood fiber 48.5% cellulose fiber 3% wetting agents
Date introduced on Market: 2022-01-04
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $16.50
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place: $28.00

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
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: ASTM: D8298-Type 1; D7322 Fed. Spec.: 2021.0 KY: 827.05 Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	New product is being concurrently submitted to various state DOTs including Virginia, North Carolina and New York.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	No, the product is newly developed and is being submitted for review to multiple states.
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Division of Materials Contact Date: January 17, 2022

Product Web Page:

This information is filed by Lauren Deem on Jan 17, 2022
Contact Information:
	Profile Products LLC
	750 W. Lake Cook Rd
	Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
	Phone: 8083127671
	Email: ldeem@profileproducts.com


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File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept

Attached Files for This Product

1-17-2022 KY DOT Submittal SB 50-50 Letter and Supporting Documentation.pdf	application/pdf	587	1159 Lauren Deem	Profile Products LLC	Feb 04, 2022	6034	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	741 Samuel Collins Agency	Y Approve	Appears to meet spec for 827.05. Appears to meet spec for 827.05.	Feb 09, 2022	3076

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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