KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Jun 17, 2025, its status is phase 2.

Notes:

Please attach NTPEP review for the product submitted on the Attachments Tab of the submittal by logging into KyPEL. (6/16/2025) - BSMITH Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (6/17/2025) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Nikkalite Crystal Grade Fluorescent Orange 92847


Generic Name: Nikkalite Fluorescent Orange 92847
This product is Patented

Manufacturer: Nippon Carbide Industries (USA) Inc.
Address: 13856 Bettencourt Street
	Cerritos, CA 90703

Background description of company and its products:
	Nippon Carbide Industries (USA) Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of Nikkalite reflective sheeting to public and private sign shops throughout the United States for over 30 years.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Sign Sheeting Material*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Nikkalite Crystal Grade Fluorescent Orange 92847 is an ASTM Type VIII retroreflective sheeting for temporary and construction signage. It provides drivers with high visibility during the day and night.
General Composition of Material:
	Product Data and 3rd Party Lab Report will be attached to submission.
Date introduced on Market: 2016-03-07
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Engineer Grade Orange Retroreflective
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 5 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: D4956 Fed. Spec.: KY: 3.2 Construction Sign Sheeting Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Product is approved in the following states below: Virginia DOT, Vermont DOT, Rhode Island DOT, PennDOT, NYSDOT, NJDOT, MassDOT, Maryland DOT, Maine DOT, and CTDOT.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:

Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Division of Materials Contact Date: January 15, 2025

Product Web Page: https://www.nikkalite.com/

This information is filed by Noah Muronaka on Jun 13, 2025
Contact Information:
	Nippon Carbide Industries (USA) Inc.
	13856 Bettencourt Street
	Cerritos, CA 90703
	Phone: 562-745-8728
	Email: nmuronaka@nikkalite.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
92800 Material Safety Data Sheet.pdf	application/pdf	217	1358 Noah Muronaka	Nippon Carbide Industries (USA) Inc.	Jun 13, 2025	7055	Yes
CRG92847_3rdPartyTesting.pdf	application/pdf	380	1358 Noah Muronaka	Nippon Carbide Industries (USA) Inc.	Jun 13, 2025	7054	Yes
CRG92847_NTPEP_DATA.pdf	application/pdf	351	1358 Noah Muronaka	Nippon Carbide Industries (USA) Inc.	Jun 16, 2025	7057	Yes
Nikkalite CRG 92000 Series Specs.pdf	application/pdf	110	1358 Noah Muronaka	Nippon Carbide Industries (USA) Inc.	Jun 13, 2025	7056	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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