KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Jun 12, 2025, its status is phase 2.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee. Please send a 1-quart sample of the admixture for verification to; Buan Smith Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Materials 1227 Wilkinson Blvd The product samples have been received. (6/12/2025) - BSMITH

Trade Name: E5 NC


Generic Name: NA
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: E5 Inc
Address: 1718 Pleasant Street
	Noblesville, IN 46060

Background description of company and its products:
	E5 Inc is the leader in nano silica technology. E5 is a solutions focused admixture and SCM enhancing company.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Concrete Admixtures*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	E5® NC is a non-chloride, water-reducing and accelerating admixture which utilizes E5® nano technology. It is an ideal option to accelerate concrete set times in situations where the use of calcium chloride is prohibited. E5® NC improves job-site efficiency by allowing faster finishing and stripping of concrete forms. E5® NC is an excellent option because it does not contain calcium chloride or other chlorides that could potentially corrode any steel in the concrete. E5®.NC meets the requirements of ASTM C-494 Type C admixtures.
General Composition of Material:
	Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate Sodium Thiocynate
Date introduced on Market: 2023-12-11
Alternate for Following Existing Product: NA
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 2 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: ASTM: 494 Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Yes- Indiana, Ohio and NTPEP
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: www.e5nanosilica.com

This information is filed by Megan Gumbel on Jun 09, 2025
Contact Information:
	E5 Inc
	1718 Pleasant Street
	Noblesville, IN 46060
	Phone: 5743042754
	Email: mgumbel@e5nanosilica.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
13423-5860-2 CADD-2024-01-115 90 Day Report.pdf	application/pdf	375	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jun 27, 2025	7092	Yes
E5 NC 28 NTPEP.pdf	application/pdf	340	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jun 09, 2025	7049	Yes
E5 NC IR Scan.pdf	application/pdf	162	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jun 09, 2025	7050	Yes
e5 nc SDS.pdf	application/pdf	3399	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jun 09, 2025	7051	Yes
E5® NC TDS 2024.pdf	application/pdf	226	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jun 09, 2025	7052	Yes
NC IN APL Cert.docx	application/docx	1947	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jun 09, 2025	7053	Yes

Currently there are no recommendations at this time.

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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