KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Oct 04, 2023, its status is phase 10.

Notes:

Addition information is required for a proper review of the product. Pleas provide additional information by accessing the submit and adding needed documentation regarding the product such as TDA, MSD, Dosage and Chloride Content.... (9/18/2023) - BSMITH Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (9/20/2023) - BSMITH The product has been approved and is being moved to Phase 10. This product will also be added to the LAM. (10/4/2023) - BSMITH

Trade Name: DarCole Water Reducer 385 Retarder


Generic Name: DWR 385R
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: DarCole Products, Inc.
Address: PO Box 1460
	Henderson, KY 42419

Background description of company and its products:
	DarCole Products, Inc. produces concrete admixtures for volumetric trucks, readymix, and precast concrete producers. DarCole is dedicated to providing our customers continuous technical support and producing quality, environmentally friendly admixtures.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Concrete Admixtures*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Concrete Admixtures*
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	DWR 385R reduces water to improve strength and durability of concrete. Also reducing surface bleeding, shrinkage, and cracking.
General Composition of Material:
	Lignosulfonate and Sodium Gluconate.
Date introduced on Market: 2000-01-01
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 5 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: M-194 Type B and D ASTM: C-494 Type B and D Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	This product was just certified so it is still new to the market.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	N/A
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.darcole.com

This information is filed by Ryan Risley on Sep 15, 2023
Contact Information:
	DarCole Products, Inc.
	PO Box 1460
	Henderson, KY 42419
	Phone: 270-826-6499
	Email: dpi@darcole.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
CADD 2022-01-086 C494 D 365 day Report13010-5419.pdf	application/pdf	340	991 Ryan Risley	DarCole Products, Inc.	Sep 19, 2023	6482	Yes
DWR385R.pdf	application/pdf	297	991 Ryan Risley	DarCole Products, Inc.	Sep 19, 2023	6480	Yes
SDS DWR 385R.pdf	application/pdf	162	991 Ryan Risley	DarCole Products, Inc.	Sep 19, 2023	6481	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	Submission of product to NTPEP has been confirmed and data reviewed. Product will be added to the LAM. Recommend change of status to Phase 10.	Oct 04, 2023	3277

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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