KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Oct 25, 2024, its status is phase 10.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (10/23/2024) - BSMITH This product has been approved and will be moved to Phase 10. It will also be added to the List of Approved Materials as a Type A Concrete Admixture. (10/25/2024) - BSMITH

Trade Name: MasterEase 5000


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
MasterEase 5000 SDS US English.pdf	application/pdf	178	470 Mark Piechuta	Master Builders Solutions US LLC	Oct 22, 2024	6816	Yes
MasterEase 5000-QA cert KY DOT 102224.pdf	application/pdf	108	470 Mark Piechuta	Master Builders Solutions US LLC	Oct 22, 2024	6817	Yes
MasterEase_5000_TDS.pdf	application/pdf	135	470 Mark Piechuta	Master Builders Solutions US LLC	Oct 22, 2024	6815	Yes
SGS 20-450 MasterEase 5000 Type A - Final Report 05-20-21.pdf	application/pdf	235	470 Mark Piechuta	Master Builders Solutions US LLC	Oct 22, 2024	6820	Yes
SGS 23-2295 MasterEase 5000 IR Scan lot 2000003499 CADD-2023-01-117 022824.pdf	application/pdf	54	470 Mark Piechuta	Master Builders Solutions US LLC	Oct 22, 2024	6819	Yes
SGS 23-2295 MasterEase 5000 Type A -CADD-2023-01-117 6M 10-03-24 (1).pdf	application/pdf	493	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Oct 23, 2024	6821	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	Verified submittal to NTPEP and test results have been reviewed. Product has been added to the LAM as type A admixture. Recommend advance phase to phase 10.	Oct 24, 2024	3395

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

Background description of company and its products:
	Master Builders Solutions US LLC has been a leading provider of innovative chemical admixtures and silica fume for the concrete industry since 1909.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Concrete Admixtures*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Improves the rheological properties of concrete Improves concrete pumpability and pump throughput by reducing pumping pressures Reduces placement and finishing time
General Composition of Material:
	Poly Aryl Ether-based polymer
Date introduced on Market: 2023-06-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: other water reducing admixtures
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 ASTM: C494 Fed. Spec.: CRD-C 87 KY: 802.01.03 Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	AZ,OR,MT,MO,MN,IA,TX,NM,MI,OH,IN,MD,PA,LA,CA,OK,FL
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	On Approved lists in these States: AZ,OR,MT,MO,MN,IA,TX,NM,OH,IN,LA
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: https://master-builders-solutions.com/en-us/products/masterease/

This information is filed by Mark Piechuta on Oct 22, 2024
Contact Information:
	Master Builders Solutions US LLC
	23700 Chagrin Blvd
	Beachwood, OH 44122
	Phone: 2162173703
	Email: mark.piechuta@mbcc-group.com


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