KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Jun 04, 2025, its status is phase 2.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee. Please send a one quart check sample of the admixture with proper labeling and documentation to Attn.: Buan Smith Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Materials 1227 Wilkinson Blvd. Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 (5/5/2025) - BSMITH The sample of the product has been received. (6/4/2025) - BSMITH

Trade Name: MasterPolyheed 1855 admixture


Generic Name: Mid-Range Water Reducing Admixture
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 is a leading provider of innovative chemical admixtures and silica fume used in the ready mix, precast, manufactured concrete product and paving markets in the United States and Canada.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Concrete Admixtures*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Enhanced performance even in concrete mixtures containing portland-limestone cement (Type IL/GUL cement), manufactured sand and low amounts of cementitious materials Superior concrete workability, pumpability and finishability qualities *Reduced labor costs for concrete placement and finishing
General Composition of Material:
	Polycarboxylat based
Date introduced on Market: 2025-03-31
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? Yes. Samples can 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: 802.01.05 Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	OHDOT, VADOT, ILDOT, NYSDOT, TxDOT
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	NC DOT- provisional approval
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/

This information is filed by Mark Piechuta on May 02, 2025
Contact Information:
	Master Builders Solutions US LLC
	23700 Chagrin Blvd
	Beachwood, OH 44122
	Phone: 2162173703
	Email: mark.piechuta@mbcc-group.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
DAT-1503_MasterPolyheed_1855_TDS_R3 final.pdf	application/pdf	128	470 Mark Piechuta	Master Builders Solutions US LLC	May 02, 2025	7020	Yes
MasterPolyheed 1855 SDS US English.pdf	application/pdf	2042	470 Mark Piechuta	Master Builders Solutions US LLC	May 02, 2025	7021	Yes
MasterPolyheed 1855 Type A 6M Applied Testing CADD-2024-01-036.pdf	application/pdf	3147	470 Mark Piechuta	Master Builders Solutions US LLC	May 02, 2025	7023	Yes
MasterPolyheed 1855 Type F 6M Applied Testing CADD-2024-01-037.pdf	application/pdf	3143	470 Mark Piechuta	Master Builders Solutions US LLC	May 02, 2025	7024	Yes
MasterPolyheed_1855 QA cert KYDOT 050225.pdf	application/pdf	108	470 Mark Piechuta	Master Builders Solutions US LLC	May 02, 2025	7022	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet	885 Dorian Brawner Agency	U Undecided	Product appears to meet our requirements and has been submitted to the AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions Program. Request a sample be sent to the lab for testing before LAM approval.	May 07, 2025	3457

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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