KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Jan 13, 2023, its status is phase 10.

Notes:

A sample of the product has been requested as part of the approval process. Please send a quart size sample of the product to: Buan Smith Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Materials 1227 Wilkinson Boulevard Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 (11/2/2022) - BSMITH Sample received. (11/23/2022) - BSMITH This product has been recommended for Phase 10, Approval. It will be added to the List of Approved Materials. (1/13/2023) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Master X-Seed 44


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

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

Background description of company and its products:
	Master Builders Solutions Admixtures US, LLC has been a leading provider of innovative chemical admixtures and silica fume for the concrete industry since 1909 as Master Builders, Inc.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Concrete Admixtures*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Features • Improves cement hydration • Increases very-early age strength development (<16 hours) Benefits • Ability to achieve Type III cement performance with Type I/II cement • Reduces in-place concrete costs when utilized in optimized concrete mixtures • Ability to reduce/eliminate heat curing to achieve early strength development • Permits higher replacement levels of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) • Permits reduced cementitious material contents while maintaining early and later age strength • Permits earlier stripping and reuse of forms • Helps reduce CO2 emissions associated with concrete
General Composition of Material:
	Stable suspension of synthetically-produced crystalline calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) nanoparticles.
Date introduced on Market: 2021-06-14
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Master X-Seed 55 admixture
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? No. Samples can not be provided
Free for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: M194 Type S ASTM: C494 Type S Fed. Spec.: KY: 802.01.09 Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Maine DOT, Mass DOT, Missouri DOT
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	TN DOT, VA DOT, NC DOT
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 Oct 31, 2022
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
KY DOT Master_X-Seed_44-QA cert 103122.pdf	application/pdf	113	470 Mark Piechuta	Master Builders Solutions US LLC	Oct 31, 2022	6254	Yes
Master X-Seed 44_MBS Tech Data Sheet.pdf	application/pdf	224	470 Mark Piechuta	Master Builders Solutions US LLC	Oct 31, 2022	6252	Yes
master-x-seed-44-sds.pdf	application/pdf	175	470 Mark Piechuta	Master Builders Solutions US LLC	Oct 31, 2022	6253	Yes
SGS 20-1540 Master X-Seed 44 Type S - Final Report 04-11-22.pdf	application/pdf	244	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Nov 01, 2022	6258	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	Submittal and posting of NTPEP data as a Type S admixture is verified. A sample is requested in order to complete the approval process. Product will be listed on the LAM as a Type S admixture. Recommend revision of status to Phase 10.	Jan 13, 2023	3194
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	Submittal and posting of NTPEP data as a Type S admixture is verified. A sample is requested in order to complete the approval process.	Nov 01, 2022	3177

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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