Authorized Materials Lists (AML)

Authorized Material Lists are specified in Caltrans specifications and are primarily a proactive measure used in conjunction with other acceptance activities as outlined in Department standards and guidance documents. The materials included on these lists are authorized for use on Caltrans construction projects. Use of AMLs alone without other corresponding measures may not assure compliance to state and federal regulations. Actual performance of the material will be the responsibility of the vendor and the user.

For products that meet established AML authorization criteria, please submit your request using the Authorized Material List Submittal Form TL 9502.

For AMLs with authorization criteria that are under development, please submit your request for addition to the respective AML using the New Product Evaluation Submittal Form TL9501.

AML Authorization Criteria Reference Specifications

Accessible Pedestrian Signals

Authorization Requirements for Accessible Pedestrian Signals
86-1.02T

Admixtures for Use in Concrete

Authorization Requirements for Concrete Admixtures (PDF)

90-1.01C(4)
90-1.02E(1)
90-1.02E(2)

SSP 51-1.02B
Anaerobic Threadlocking Compounds Authorization Requirements for Anaerobic Threadlocking Compounds 75-3.02B
Asphalt Concrete Pavement (Flexible Pavement) Crack Treatment Material (PDF) Authorization Requirements for Asphalt Concrete Pavement (Flexible Pavement) Crack Treatment Material (PDF)

37-6

Broadband Middle Mile

Mechanical Expansion Anchors

Authorization Requirements for Undercut Type Mechanical Expansion Anchors

Authorization Requirements for Stud Type Mechanical Expansion Anchors

Mechanical Expansion Anchor User Guide for Designers (PDF) - For a copy of this file please email New.Products@dot.ca.gov

Special Note: Mechanical Expansion Anchors are in the process of being requalified for inclusion in the AML. The present list is intended primarily for use in the Broadband Middle Mile effort, but is acceptable for use in general applications for anchors of the diameters included in the list. For general applications requiring diameters outside of this list, please see DES Structural Design Alert, BDA 5-81 Anchorage to Concrete, dated May 11, 2020.

 
Cementitious Materials for use in Concrete

Authorization Requirements for Cementitious Materials for use in Concrete

Notice for Implementation of Portland Limestone Cement (PDF)

Notice of Intent to Supply Cementitious Material Form

Test Data Submittal Form (XLS)

2023 Supplier Submission Schedule

90-1.02B(1)

41-2.02B

Cementitious Pipeliners and Concrete Invert Paving (PDF)

Authorization Procedures and Criteria for Materials for Cementitious Pipeliners and Concrete Invert Paving (PDF)

SSP 71-3.04B
SSP 71-3.04B
SSP 71-3.04B
SSP 71-3.8
SSP 71-3.8

SSP 71-3.8
Changeable Message Sign (CMS) Authorization Requirements and Acceptance Criteria for Changeable Message Sign (CMS) (PDF)  
Chemical Adhesives / Cartridge Epoxies - April 20, 2020, phasing out (PDF)

Special Note for Section 51-1 Items: Materials on this list may be used if the project was designed using Bridge Design Aid 5-81 (Jan 2012). Contact the Resident Engineer or Project Designer for guidance.

AML is being phased out as existing projects are being delivered.

51-1.01C(5)
51-1.02H
51-1.03E(5)

Chemical Adhesives (Drill and Bond Dowel)

Authorization Requirements and Acceptance Criteria for Chemical Adhesives

41-10.02A
51-1.01C(5)
51-1.02H

51-1.03E(5)

Composite Column Jacket Systems

Please contact the PEP Coordinator at New.Products@dot.ca.gov for a copy of the AML criteria  

Concrete Anchorage Devices

Authorization Requirements for Shell and Stud Type Mechanical Expansion Anchors (PDF)

Resin Capsule and Cast-In-Place Inserts AMLs are being phased out as existing projects are being delivered. For current guidance see DES Structural Design Alert, BDA 5-81 Anchorage to Concrete, dated May 11, 2020.

Resin Capsule and Cast-In-Place Inserts are not to be used until their respective design guidance and construction specifications are revised to comply with the currently-adopted design specifications.

75-3.02C(1)
Corrosion Protection Coverings Authorization Requirements for Corrosion Protection Coverings 52-2.01B
Crumb Rubber Modifier (CRM) Authorization Requirements for Crumb Rubber Modifier

37-2.04A(4)(c)(iii)
39-2.03A(4)(e)(ii)(C)

92-1.02B
Detectable Warning Surface (PDF)
Authorization Requirements for Detectable Warning Surface (PDF) 

73-1.02B

12-4.04B

Earth Retaining Systems

Authorization Requirements for Earth Retaining Systems (PDF)

Earth Retaining Systems New Product Submittal Form

47-6
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) Authorization Requirements for Environmental Product Declarations RSS 6-1.06A
Fusion Bonded Epoxy Powders Authorization Requirements for Fusion Bonded Epoxy Powders 52-2.01B
Graffiti Removal and Preventative Materials (PDF) Under development  
Grated Line Drains (PDF)  Authorization Requirements for Grated Line Drains 70-6
Headed Bar Reinforcement Authorization Requirements for Headed Bar Reinforcement

52-5.02

SSP 52-5.02

High-Performance Glass Beads Authorization Requirements for High-Performance Glass Beads 84-2.02E
Highway Safety Features (PDF) Authorization Requirements for Highway Safety Features (PDF)

12-3.01B
12-3.22B
12-3.23B

83-2.01A(2)
Innocuous Aggregates for Concrete Authorization Requirements for Innocuous Aggregates for Concrete

90-1.02C(1)

Inorganic Zinc-Rich Primer (PDF) Authorization Requirements for Inorganic Zinc-Rich Primer (PDF)

59-4.03B

91-2.02A
LED Luminaires - R1, R2, R3, R4 Authorization Procedures and Acceptance Criteria for LED Luminaires (PDF)             86-1.02K(2)
LED Luminaires - R11, R12, and Intersections Authorization Criteria for LED Luminaires (PDF) 86-1.02K(2)
LED Pedestrian Modules Under development 86-1.02K(2)
LED Traffic Signal Modules (PDF) Authorization Procedures and Acceptance Criteria for LED Traffic Signal Modules (PDF) 86-1.02R(4)(b)
Methyl Methacrylate Traffic Striping and Pavement Marking Authorized Requirements for Methyl Methacrylate Traffic Stripping and Pavement Marking 84-2

Microwave Vehicle Detection System

Authorization Requirements for Microwave Vehicle Detection System Type 1 (Sidefire)

Authorization Requirements for Microwave Vehicle Detection System Type 2 (Traffic Signal)

NSSP 86-1.02AA
Noise Barrier Systems (PDF)

Authorization Procedures and Acceptance Criteria for New Noise/Sound Barriers (PDF)

Noise/Sound Barrier Product Submittal Form

Testing Requirements (PDF)

SSP 58-4.01A
Organic Zinc Rich Primer Authorization Requirements for Organic Zinc Rich Primer

50-1.02A
75-1.02B
75-3.03B
83-2.05B(4)
87-1.03B(1)

91-2.02A

Post-Tensioning Systems

System Submittal Requirements (PDF)

System Performance Test Procedure (PDF)

Threaded Bar Anchorage Submittal Requirements (PDF)

Designer Instructions and Checklist for Shop Plans (PDF)

Jack Calibration

Contacts (PDF)

50-1.02A

Precast Concrete Cementitious Based Repair Materials

Authorization Requirements for Precast Concrete Cementitious Based Repair Material

 
90-4.02
Producers of Lime for Soil Stabilization Authorization Requirements for Lime for Soil Stabilization 24-1.02D
Resistance Welding Fabricators Authorization Requirements for Ultimate Hoops

52-6.02B(1)

Seismic Dampers (PDF)

Under development

 
Seismic Isolators (PDF) Under development  
Signing and Delineation Materials (PDF)  Authorization Requirements for Signing and Delineation (PDF)

81-2.02A
81-3.02A
82-2.02C
82-2.02F
82-5.02A
82-5.02F
84-2.03C(1)

Silane Reactive Penetrating Sealers Authorization Requirements for Silane Reactive Penetrating Sealers

90-4.03
SSP 54-7

Silicone Joint Seal - Concrete pavement joint seal, single component silicone joint seal

Authorization Requirements for Silicone Joint Sealant 41-5.02B
Steel Reinforcing Couplers            Authorization Requirements for Mechanical Couplers

52-6.01C(5)

52-6.02B(1)
Temporary Traffic Screen (PDF) Under development

12-3.20B(1)
12-3.21

Two Component Traffic Paint Authorization Requirements for Two Component Traffic Paint 84-2.02F

Type A and AL Joint Seal - Concrete structures, movement rating less than or equal to 1 inch, two component silicone joint seal

Authorization Requirements for Type A and AL Joint Seal 51-2.02B
Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC)
Authorization Requirements for Ultra High Performance Concrete (PDF)  

Vegetation Management

 
Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) Authorized Technologies Authorization Requirements for Warm Mix Asphalt Authorized Technologies 39-2.01A(1)