Material Properties
Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for Curing must meet the requirements of Subsection M9.06.5 as well as the following material properties:
- Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for Curing must meet the requirements of ASTM C309
- The product must be either Type 1 or 2.
- When Type 1 the product shall contain a fugitive dye.
Submittal and Testing Requirements
AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions Testing Requirements:
The following criteria must be met as part of the product submission.
- Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for Curing shall be evaluated by the AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions audit program (formerly known as NTPEP).
- AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions shall find that the product is in compliance with the Concrete Curing Compounds Work Plan.
MassDOT Testing Requirements:
Manufacturers may request MassDOT evaluation once they have completed the AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions testing requirements.
MassDOT shall perform verification testing on Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for Curing.
- The manufacturer shall submit a one (1) quart sample of the product.
- The manufacturer must certify that the product is in accordance with M9.06.5.
Product Listing, Expiration, and Re-Approval
Once approved, the Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for Curing will be listed on the MassDOT QCML. The product shall remain on the approved list for three (3) years unless one of the following occurs:
- If the manufacturer does not have the product reevaluated by AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions in accordance with the AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions Concrete Curing Compounds Work Plan.
- If the product’s technology changes.
- If the product formulation or technology changes, the Manufacturer shall notify MassDOT RMS.
- Manufacturers must resubmit products to AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions for testing upon any reformulation of the product.
- MassDOT RMS determines that the product no longer meets the minimum requirements.
A written request for re-approval must be submitted to the Department at least 60 days prior to the expiration date for the product to remain on the QCML.