KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Sep 04, 2024, its status is phase 2.

Notes:

The documentation for HFTO 2021-01-004 does not appear to reside on DataMine. Please add the report document from NTPEP to this submittal. (6/28/2021) - BSMITH Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (7/2/2024) - BSMITH The reviewers have placed a comment in the Recommendation tab of the submittal "Please submit NTPEP data for consideration as a high friction surface epoxy." Please submit this information once the three-year study has been completed and released to DataMine. (9/4/2024) - BSMITH

Trade Name: EPX50


Generic Name: CRACKBOND EPOTHANE T3
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: E-Chem
Address: 4102 El Rey Road SE
	Albuquerque, NM 87105

Background description of company and its products:
	Manufacture of epoxy resins for highway infrastructures and roadways.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Epoxy and Resin Based Adhesive Bonding Systems
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	resin binder for high friction surface treatment aggregates
General Composition of Material:
	epoxy urethane resin
Date introduced on Market: 2016-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place: $24.00

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? Yes
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


This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: ASTM: Fed. Spec.: KY: yes Others: NTPEP
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	NTPEP test deck----material also been approved for KY polymer bridge overlays
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	multiple states for bridge deck overlays (MO, KY, IN, WI, MI, PA, etc.) and for HFST where required
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: materials Contact Date: June 27, 2024

Product Web Page: e-chem.net

This information is filed by Jason Burgoon on Jun 27, 2024
Contact Information:
	E-Chem, LLC
	4102 El Rey Road SE
	Albuquerque, NM 87105
	Phone: 5052172121
	Email: jason@e-chem.net


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

Attached Files for This Product

Pages from Report HFTO-2021-01-004 Minerals Research Inc SharpGuard Year Two.pdf	application/pdf	200	973 Jason Burgoon	E-Chem, LLC	Jun 27, 2024	6732	Yes
Pages from Report HFTO-2021-01-004 Minerals Research Inc SharpGuard Year Two.pdf	application/pdf	200	973 Jason Burgoon	E-Chem, LLC	Jun 27, 2024	6733	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	567 Brandi Mitchell Agency	U Undecided	Please submit NTPEP data for consideration as a high friction surface epoxy.	Sep 04, 2024	3380

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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