Series L140 | Pota-Pox Plus

Generic Type Polyamidoamine Epoxy
Common Usage Versatile epoxy coating for protection and finishing of steel. It has excellent resistance to abrasion and is suitable for immersion service. This product can be used for lining storage tanks that contain demineralized, deionized or distilled water.
Colors 1255 Beige, 1211 Red, 15BL Tank White. Note: Epoxies chalk with extended exposure to sunlight. Lack of ventilation, incomplete mixing, miscatalyzation or the use of heaters that emit carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide during application and initial stages of curing may cause yellowing to occur.
Surfacer/Filler/Patcher 215
Primers Self-priming, 1, 91-H2O, 94-H2O, N140, N140F, L140F, V140, V140F, 141
Topcoats Interior: Series 22, FC22, L140, L140F, N140, N140F, V140, V140F, 141
Exterior: Series 27, 66, L69, L69F, N69, N69F, V69, V69F, 72, 73, L140, L140F, N140, N140F, V140, V140F, 156, 157, 161, 175, 180, 181, 446, 740, 750, 1028, 1029, 1074, 1074U, 1075, 1075U, 1080, 1081. Refer to COLORS on applicable topcoat data sheets for additional information. 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. When topcoatting with Series 740 or 750, recoat time for L140 is 21 days. Contact your Tnemec representative for specific recommendations.
Volume Solids 65.0 ± 2.0% (mixed) †
Recommended DFT 2.0 to 10.0 mils (50 to 255 microns) per coat. Note: Number of coats and thickness requirements will vary with substrate, application method and exposure. Contact your Tnemec representative.
Volatile Organic Compounds Unthinned: 0.81 lbs/gallon (97 grams/litre)
Thinned 5% (No. 49 Thinner): 0.81 lbs/gallon (97 grams/litre) †
HAPS Unthinned: 0 lbs/gal solids
Thinned 5% (No. 49 Thinner): 0 lbs/gal solids
Theoretical Coverage 1,043 mil sq ft/gal (25.6 m²/L at 25 microns). See APPLICATION for coverage rates. †
Number of Components Two: Part A (amine) and Part B (epoxy) — One (Part A) to one (Part B) by volume.

The products listed below are not exact equivalents. They are only products that you may consider as alternatives in a general sense. Substrate type, condition, temperatures, surface preparation, primer/topcoat selection and intended use are just a few factors that will affect product selection. Please contact your local Tnemec Coatings Consultant for product recommendations.

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Volume SolidsRec. DFTV.O.C.# of Components
65.0 ± 2.0% (mixed) †2.0 to 10.0 mils (50 to 255 microns) per coat. Note: Number of coats and thickness requirements will vary with substrate, application method and exposure. Contact your Tnemec representative.Unthinned: 0.81 lbs/gallon (97 grams/litre)
Thinned 5% (No. 49 Thinner): 0.81 lbs/gallon (97 grams/litre) †
Two: Part A (amine) and Part B (epoxy) — One (Part A) to one (Part B) by volume.
Series V140 | Pota-Pox Plus Polyamidoamine Epoxy
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Volume SolidsRec. DFTV.O.C.# of Components
67.0 ± 2.0% (mixed—A, B & 44-700 Epoxy Accelerator) †2.0 to 10.0 mils (50 to 225 microns) per coat. Note: MIL-PRF-4556F applications require two coats at 4.0-6.0 mils (100-150 microns) per coat. Otherwise, the number of coats and thickness requirements will vary with substrate, application method and exposure. Contact your Tnemec representative.N140: Unthinned: 2.4 lbs/gallon (285 grams/litre) V140: Unthinned: 1.95 lbs/gallon (234 grams/litre)
Thinned 5% (#60): 2.6 lbs/gallon (311 grams/litre) Thinned 2.5% (#4): 2.08 lbs/gallon (250 grams/litre)
Thinned 10% (#4): 2.8 lbs/gallon (334 grams/litre) †
Two: Part A (amine) and Part B (epoxy) — One (Part A) to one (Part B) by volume.