KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Dec 20, 2023, its status is phase 2.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (12/18/2023) BSMITH A recommendation for further consideration has been made in the Recommendations Tab of KyPEL, "For additional consideration it is recommended that this product be subjected to the battery of test that are included in AASHTO T384, Protective Sealers for Portland Cement Concrete." This can be accomplished through and accredited "third party" lab and the result uploaded to the Attachments Tab of the product submittal in KyPEL. (12/20/2023) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Poreshield


Generic Name: N/A
This product is Patented

Manufacturer: Crafco
Address: 6165 W. Detroit St.
	Chandler, AZ 85226

Background description of company and its products:
	Crafco is the world’s leading manufacturer in pavement preservation products for asphalt & concrete such as hot-applied crack sealants, concrete protectants, silicone joint sealants & hot-applied mastics.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Miscellaneous
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Defends concrete from moisture ingress, blocks ion transfer into concrete, prevents Calcium Oxychloride formation, arrests ASR (Alkali-Silica Reaction) deterioration, inhibits staining and rebar corrosion.
General Composition of Material:
	Soy Methyl Ester-Polystyrene (SME-PS)
Date introduced on Market: 2018-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: N/A
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? To Be Mailed
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 7 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: C672/C666 Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	GADOT- Sydney Herrington MODOT- Jeffery Joens
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.poreshield.com

This information is filed by Angie Hoaglin on Dec 13, 2023
Contact Information:
	Crafco
	6165 W. Detroit St.
	Chandler, AZ 85226
	Phone: 602-276-0406
	Email: angie.hoaglin@crafco.com


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

Attached Files for This Product

PoreShield-Technical-Data-Sheet-Crafco.pdf	application/pdf	928	141 Angie Hoaglin	Crafco	Dec 13, 2023	6524	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	313 Michael T. Black, P.E. Agency	U Undecided	Additional info/testing would be required. As other evaluator has indicated, a list of pre-approved concrete sealers exists by special note.	May 15, 2024	3337
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	U Undecided	Kentucky presently has a note containing a list of approved sealers which are silane sealers. For additional consideration it is recommended that this product be subjected to the battery of test that are included in AASHTO T384, Protective Sealers for Portland Cement Concrete.	Dec 19, 2023	3296
KyTC Maintenance	1183 Dora Alexander Agency	Y Approve	Seems like it's worth testing out. Seems like it's worth testing out.	Dec 18, 2023	3295

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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