KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Jun 06, 2022, its status is phase 10.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (5/20/2022) - BSMITH The product has been approved and is moved to Phase 10. It will be added to the List of Approved Materials. (5/2/2022) - BSMITH The sample has been received. (6/6/2022) - BSMITH

Trade Name: CHRYSO Optima 249


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
ASTM REPORT CHRYSO Optima 249 Type A CADD-2018-01-110 (Final Report).pdf	application/pdf	158	1192 Jason Adkins	CHRYSO Inc	May 20, 2022	6186	Yes
ASTM REPORT CHRYSO Optima 249 Type F CADD-2018-01-111 (Final Report).pdf	application/pdf	158	1192 Jason Adkins	CHRYSO Inc	May 20, 2022	6187	Yes
CHRYSO Optima 249 Submittal Letter KyDOT 20220519.pdf	application/pdf	137	1192 Jason Adkins	CHRYSO Inc	May 20, 2022	6185	Yes
IR Scan CHRYSO Optima 249 3-27-2019.pdf	application/pdf	82	1192 Jason Adkins	CHRYSO Inc	May 20, 2022	6188	Yes
SDS CHRYSO® Optima 249.pdf	application/pdf	96	1192 Jason Adkins	CHRYSO Inc	May 20, 2022	6189	Yes
TDS CHRYSO Optima 249 10262021.pdf	application/pdf	819	1192 Jason Adkins	CHRYSO Inc	May 20, 2022	6190	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	NTPEP submittal verified. Advance to phase 10 and has been added to LAM as Type A and Type F.	Jun 02, 2022	3137

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:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: CHRYSO Inc
Address: 3958 Ruger Dr
	Royse, TX 75189

Background description of company and its products:
	CHRYSO® Optima 249 is recommended for all concrete mixes where significant water reduction, improved cementitious material performance (more psi/lb), improved finishing and enhanced slump retention characteristics are desirable including SCC.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Concrete Admixtures*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	CHRYSO is the global leader in innovative chemistries and services to enhance the performance of cement and concrete.
General Composition of Material:
	PCE
Date introduced on Market: 2022-05-20
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? No
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? No. Samples can not be provided



This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: M 194 Type A and Type F ASTM: C 494 Type A and Type F Fed. Spec.: CRD C 87 KY: 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:

No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page:

This information is filed by Jason Adkins on May 20, 2022
Contact Information:
	CHRYSO Inc
	5090 Nome St
	Denver, CO 80239
	Phone: 7207854482
	Email: jason.adkins@chrysoinc.com


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