KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Dec 16, 2024, its status is phase 9.

Notes:

Please provide additional information regarding this product (TDS, brochure, MSDS...). These can be added to the submittal under the Attachments tab. (12/9/2024) - BSMITH Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee. Sample has been received. (12/12/2024) - BSMITH This product has been moved to Phase 9, Approval. There is not a List of Approved Materials for this type of product, however, KyPEL listing in Phase 9 can be used to verify approval. (12/16/2024) - BSMITH

Trade Name: ZEP BMF ASPHALT RELEASE AGENT


Generic Name: BMF
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Zep
Address: 600 Galleria Parkway SE
	Atlanta, GA 30339

Background description of company and its products:
	Zep is a manufacturer of cleaning and maintenance products for the institutional and industrial sectors as well as supplying cleaning products to the retail market.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Asphalt Release Agent*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Zep BMF Asphalt Release Agent is for use on truck beds and other equipment used to transport asphalt. The product will prevent the asphalt from building up on the bed or surfaces, allowing for greater efficiency. Zep BMF Asphalt Release Agent can be diluted 15:1 for conventional asphalt mixes and diluted 5:1 for sticky asphalt mixes.
General Composition of Material:
	Water based solution
Date introduced on Market: 2017-09-01
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? Yes
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 14 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: AASHTO T383 ASTM: Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Approved or being re-evaluated by all 50 state DOT agencies
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Approved for routine use by all 50 state DOT agencies – see state QPL list for ARA’s
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: n/a Contact Date:

Product Web Page: n/a

This information is filed by Dawn Ballauf on Dec 06, 2024
Contact Information:
	Zep
	600 Galleria Parkway SE
	Atlanta, GA 30339
	Phone: 404-516-8200
	Email: Zep.Asphalt@zep.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
4369 Zep BMF Asphalt Release Agent CoC batch# 08242024B.pdf	application/pdf	42	1322 Dawn Ballauf	Zep	Dec 06, 2024	6882	Yes
ZEP BMF Lable.pdf	application/pdf	63	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Dec 12, 2024	6890	Yes
ZEP BMF Safety Data Sheet.pdf	application/pdf	36	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Dec 12, 2024	6891	Yes
ZEP BMF Sepcifications.pdf	application/pdf	299	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Dec 12, 2024	6892	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet	988 Brian Young Agency	Y Approve	This asphalt release agent performed as it should according to the Kentucky Method.	Dec 16, 2024	3416

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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