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Material Section: Physical
Trade Name: Wabo�SPS Joint System

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This product is Not Patented
 
Manufacturer: Watson Bowman Acme
Address: 95 Pineview Dr.
          Amherst ,  NY   14228
 
Background description of company and its products: 
  Watson Bowman Acme Corp , a BASF Construction Chemicals business located in Amherst, New York, has been at the industry forefront of design and manufacturing expansion control devices for the bridge construction industry.
Recommended Uses-Primary:  Joint Sealers and Fillers
Recommended Uses-Alternate:  Unknown
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
  The Wabo®SPS silicone profile and silicone adhesive components bond cohesively with virtually no degradation over decades of weather exposure. No priming of the substrate is required. Single component and two component adhesives are available to meet specific project and field conditions. The high peel strength of the adhesives provides assurance for watertightnesss.
General Composition of Material:
  Wabo®SPS silicone seal is manufactured of an extrudable custom organic silicone compound and is highly resistant to the effects of ultra violet rays and ozone. The silicone adhesive ensures a tenacious bond and watertightness of the system.
Date introduced on Market: 2011-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Preformed Neoprene Seals
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $0.00
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place: $0.00
 
Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer?  To Be Mailed
Product Availability:  Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 5  Days after Receipt of Order
At Cost $0.00 for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing
 
This product meets requirements of following specifications:
    ASTM: D2240, D412, D624, D
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
  Watson Bowman Acme is currently in the process of submitting for approval to all state DOT\'s and agencies across the US.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies?
  Wabo®SPS is currently in use in experimental stage in CA, LA, NE, GA, IA, ID, NJ, CO.
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
  Contact Date: Nov 30, -001
 
Product Web Page:  www.wbacorp.com
 
This information is filed by  Casey Woodlock
Contact Information:
  Watson Bowman Acme Corp
  95 Pineview Drive
  Amherst,   New York  14228
  Phone: 716-817-5458
  Email: christopher.overby@basf.com
 

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This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.  As date of  Jan 16, 2013, its status is  phase  II.   Please see bottom table for detail information about phase.
Notes:
  Under initial review by Division of Maintenance.
 
 
NEW PRODUCTS COMMITTEE
EXPLANATION OF PHASES
STATE HIGHWAY ENGINEER'S MANUAL
CHAPTER 49-19.0500
Phase I   Product has been submitted and is pending initial review by the chairman of the committee.
Phase II   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 III   Product is under detailed laboratory and/or literature review by the New Product Review Committee.
Phase IV   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 V   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.
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Phase VI   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 VII   Product has been sent the New Product Review Committee for final approval consideration.
Phase VIII   Not a product to be evaluated by the New Products Review Committee.
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Phase IX   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 specifcation or special condition(s) listed.
Phase X   Product has been approved and specifications or special note exists.
Phase XI   Product is approved for use however there is no specification or special note. Product must have KYTC approval before use.
Phase XII   Reserved
Phase XIII   Product not approved for use in Kentucky highway or bridge construction.
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Phase XIV   Reserved
Phase XV   Reserved