Series V140F
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Generic Type
Polyamidoamine Epoxy
Common Usage
Versatile epoxy coating (factory accelerated version of L140) 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, distilled, or potable water.
Special Qualifications
Certified by NSF International in accordance with NSF/ANSI Std. 61. Series V140F is qualified for use on tanks of 50,000 gallons (189,270L) capacity or greater, valves 2 1/2 inches (6 cm) in diameter or greater and fittings 3/4 inch (2 cm) in diameter or greater. Reference Tnemec's certified product listing at www.nsf.org for details on maximum allowable DFT.
Conforms to AWWA D 102 Inside Systems No. 1 and No. 2. Contact your Tnemec representative for systems and additional information.
Number of Components
Two: Part A (amine) and Part B (epoxy) — One (Part A) to one (Part B) by volume.
HAPS
Unthinned: 0.1 lbs/gal solids
Thinned 5% (No. 49 Thinner): 0.1 lbs/gal solids
Volume Solids
66.0 ± 2.0% (mixed) †
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.
Topcoats
Interior: Series 21, 22, FC22, L140, L140F, N140, N140F, V140, V140F, 141
Exterior: Series 22, 27, 66, L69, L69F, N69, N69F, V69, V69F, 73, 118, L140, L140F, N140, N140F, V140, V140F, 141, 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, 14 days. Note: The following recoat times apply for Series L140F: Immersion Service—Surface must be scarified after 30 days. Atmospheric Service—After 30 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 the substrate, application method, and exposure. Contact your Tnemec representative.
Volatile Organic Compounds
Unthinned: 0.75 lbs/gallon (90 grams/litre) (TBAc exempt)
Unthinned: 1.02 lbs/gallon (122 grams/litre)
Thinned 5% (No. 49 Thinner): 0.75 lbs/gallon (90 grams/litre) (TBAc exempt)
Thinned 5% (No. 49 Thinner): 1.01 lbs/gallon (122 grams/litre) †
Theoretical Coverage
1,059 mil sq ft/gal (26.0 m²/L at 25 microns). See APPLICATION for coverage rates. †