Series L140

Pota-Pox Plus

Generic Type

Polyamidoamine Epoxy

Common Usage

Innovative, low VOC potable water coating which offers high-build edge protection and allows for application at a wide range of temperatures (down to 35°F or 2°C with 44-700 Accelerator). For use on the interior and exterior of steel or concrete tanks, reservoirs, and fittings in potable water service.

Special Qualifications

Certified by NSF International in accordance with NSF/ANSI/CAN Std. 61 and the extraction requirements of NSF/ANSI/CAN 600. Reference Tnemec’s certified product listing at www.nsf.org for additional details.

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Topcoats

Interior: Series 21, 22, FC22, L140, L140F, N140, N140F
Exterior: Series 27, 66, L69, L69F, N69, N69F, V69, V69F, 73, 118, L140, L140F, N140, N140F, 156, 157, 161, 180, 181, 700, V700, 701, V701, 1026, 1028, 1029, 1078, 1078V, 1080, 1081, 1094, 1095, 1096, 1224. Note: When topcoating with Series 700, V700, 701, or V701, an intermediate coat of Series 73, 1095 or 1096 is required. Note: The following maximum recoat times apply; Series 1094, 1095, 21 days. Note: The following recoat times apply for Series L140: Immersion Service—Surface must be scarified after 60 days. Atmospheric Service—After 60 days, scarification or an epoxy tie-coat is required. Contact your Tnemec representative for specific recommendations.

Recommended DFT

2.0 to 10.0 mils (50 to 255 microns) per coat. Note: Reference the NSF website at www.nsf.org for details on the maximum allowable DFT. Note: Number of coats and thickness requirements will vary with substrate, application method and exposure. Contact your Tnemec representative.

Number of Components

Two: Part A (amine) and Part B (epoxy) — One (Part A) to one (Part B) by volume.

Theoretical Coverage

1,043 mil sq ft/gal (25.6 m²/L at 25 microns). See APPLICATION for coverage rates. †

HAPS

Unthinned: 0.1 lbs/gal solids
Thinned 5% (No. 49 Thinner): 0.1 lbs/gal solids

Primers

Self-priming or Series 1, 91-H₂O, 94-H₂O, 98-H₂O, N140, N140F, L140F

Volatile Organic Compounds

Unthinned: 0.77 lbs/gallon (92 grams/litre) (TBAc exempt)
Unthinned: 1.03 lbs/gallon (123 grams/litre)
Thinned 5% (No. 49 Thinner): 0.77 lbs/gallon (92 grams/litre) (TBAc exempt)
Thinned 5% (No. 49 Thinner): 1.03 lbs/gallon (123 grams/litre) †

Surfacer/Filler/Patcher

Series 215, 217, 218

Volume Solids

65.0 ± 2.0% (mixed) †

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