KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Jul 27, 2022, its status is phase 2.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (3/8/2022) - BSMITH.

Trade Name: Phyzite 380


Generic Name:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Chase Corporation
Address: 201 Zeta Dr.
	Pittsburgh, PA 15238

Background description of company and its products:
	Chase corporation was founded in 1946 and have grown to become a global specialty chemicals company that is a leading manufacturer of protective materials for high-reliability applications across diverse market sectors.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Joint Sealers, Healers and Fillers
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Phyzite 380 contains a Hindered Amine Light Stabilizer (UV inhibitor) which provides increased performance when exposed to UV light, the material acts as a water tight seismic expansion joint seal. Additional features include applications in hydrostatic environments.
General Composition of Material:
	Phyzite 380 is a pre-formed, closed cell, low-density, cross-linked EVA/PE (Ethyl Vinyl Acetate-Polyethylene) foam joint seal
Date introduced on Market: 2005-01-04
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Preformed neoprene compression joint seals
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 14 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: Fed. Spec.: KY: 807.03.02 Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Alaska DOT, VDOT.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	use is routine by the following states: ODOT, NJTA, NJDOT, NYDOT, TDOT, NHDOT.
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: https://chasecorp.com/corrosion-protection-waterproofing/bridge-highway-material

This information is filed by Ben Shterengarts on Mar 07, 2022
Contact Information:
	Chase Corporation
	201 Zeta Dr.
	Pittsburgh, PA 15238
	Phone: 14123027996
	Email: bshterengarts@chasecorp.com


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

Attached Files for This Product

CEVA Expansion Joint Systems Installation Guide.pdf	application/pdf	1166	1195 Ben Shterengarts	Chase Corporation	Mar 07, 2022	6036	Yes
Phyzite 380 3-27-20.pdf	application/pdf	197	1195 Ben Shterengarts	Chase Corporation	Mar 07, 2022	6035	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KyTC Construction	1092 Matt Simpson Agency	Y Approve		Jun 13, 2022	3140
KyTC Maintenance	1183 Dora Alexander Agency	Y Approve	Seems like a good product, to test on bridges.	Mar 15, 2022	3080

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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