KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Mar 26, 2025, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee. Please send a 1-gallon sample of the product with identifying documentation to; Buan Smith Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Materials 1227 Wilkinson Blvd Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 (3/17/2025) - BSMITH The sample of the product has been received. (3/24/2025) - BSMITH The product has been approved to be moved to Phase 4, Experimental of the evaluation. Please follow the approval process outlined in Kentucky Method KM 64-451-19 for the remainder of the review process. (3/26/2025) - BSMITH

Trade Name: LTSS-1HM


Generic Name:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Blacklidge Emulsions
Address: 11310 Reichold Road
	Gulfport, MS 39503

Background description of company and its products:
	Blacklidge has been in the asphalt industry for many years. We’re revolutionizing asphalt road construction with innovative products that enhance performance and extend the life of a road.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Bituminous Materials and Additives
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	LTSS-1HM is a specially formulated anionic asphalt emulsion engineered to provide superior bonding between asphalt pavement layers or substrates. This innovative product is designed for enhanced storage stability and optimized application, particularly in cooler temperatures where traditional tack coats may face challenges. LTSS-1HM is formulated to minimize wear on pumps and more consistent and evenly distributed spray patterns throught he nozzles during application. Additionally, it exhibits significantly reduced tracking compared to conventional tack coats, resulting in cleaner job sites and improved operational efficiency.
General Composition of Material:
	Product Percentage % Base Asphalt 30 – 70 Water 70 – 30 Emulsifiers < 4 Polymer Modifiers 0 – 6
Date introduced on Market: 2025-03-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? Yes
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 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:

This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Florida DOT Mississippi DOT North Carolina DOT Louisiana DOT Georgia DOT Alabama DOT
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:

No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page:

This information is filed by Michelle Peltier on Mar 14, 2025
Contact Information:
	Blacklidge Emulsions
	11310 Reichold Road
	Gulfport, MS 39503
	Phone: 2282480385
	Email: mdronet@be-inc.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
COA WR 25-0065 - GPT LTSS-1HM Lot 25-008-1.pdf	application/pdf	208	734 Michelle Peltier	Blacklidge Emulsions	Mar 14, 2025	6985	Yes
LTSS-1HM - SDS.pdf	application/pdf	171	734 Michelle Peltier	Blacklidge Emulsions	Mar 14, 2025	6984	Yes
TDS - LTSS-1HM.pdf	application/pdf	169	734 Michelle Peltier	Blacklidge Emulsions	Mar 14, 2025	6983	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet	988 Brian Young Agency	Y Approve	This material was tested in the lab at Central Office Material on 3/25/25. It passed specification.	Mar 25, 2025	3444

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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