POTA-POX
®
PRODUCT DATA SHEET
SERIES 20
PRODUCT PROFILE
GENERIC DESCRIPTION
Polyamide Epoxy
COMMON USAGE
Industry standard for potable water epoxy coatings for nearly 30 years. Known for its forgiving application characteristics
in adverse and varied conditions, and for its benchmark performance.
COLORS
1211 Red, 1255 Beige, 11WH White, 15BL Tank White, 39BL Delft Blue.
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.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Certified by NSF International in accordance with ANSI/NSF Std. 61. Ambient air cured Series 20 is qualified for use on the
interior of potable water storage tanks and reservoirs of 5,000 gallons (18,927 L) capacity or greater. Conforms to AWWA
D 102 Inside Systems No. 1 and 2. Contact your Tnemec representative for approved systems and additional information
on potential uses.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Extensive test data available. Contact your Tnemec representative for specific test results.
Published technical data and instructions are subject to change without notice. The online catalog at www.tnemec.com
should be referenced for the most current technical data and instructions or you may contact your Tnemec representative
for current technical data and instructions.
© 4/7/2008, by Tnemec Co., Inc.
COATING SYSTEM
PRIMERS
Self-priming, 1, FC20, N140, N140F, 91-H
2
O, 94-H
2
O. Note: 91-H
2
O is ANSI/NSF Std. 61 certified by UL as a primer for
Series 20. Refer to the 91-H
2
O product data sheet for additional information.
TOPCOATS
Interior: Series 20, FC20, N140, N140F, 264, 265
Exterior: Series 20, FC20, 66, N69, N69F, 73, N140, N140F, 161, 700, 701, 1074, 1075. Note: When topcoating with Series
700 or 701, an intermediate coat of Series 73 or 1075 is required.
Refer to COLORS on applicable topcoat data sheets for additional information.
Published technical data and instructions are subject to change without notice. The online catalog at www.tnemec.com
should be referenced for the most current technical data and instructions or you may contact your Tnemec representative
for current technical data and instructions.
SURFACE PREPARATION
STEEL
Immersion Service: SSPC-SP10/NACE 2 Near-White Blast Cleaning with a minimum angular anchor profile of 1.5 mils.
Non-Immersion Service: SSPC-SP6/NACE 3 Commercial Blast Cleaning with a minimum angular anchor profile of 1.5 mils.
CAST/DUCTILE IRON
Contact your Tnemec representative or Tnemec Technical Services.
CONCRETE
Allow new concrete to cure for 28 days. Abrasive blast referencing SSPC-SP13/NACE 6, ICRI CSP 2-3 Surface Preparation
of Concrete and Tnemec’s Surface Preparation and Application Guide. Holes, pits, voids and cracks should be filled with
63-1500 Filler and Surfacer.
PRIMED SURFACES
Immersion Service: Scarify the Series 20 or FC20 prime coat by brush-blasting with fine abrasive before topcoating if it has
been exterior exposed for 60 days or longer.
ALL SURFACES
Must be clean, dry and free of oil, grease, chalk and other contaminants.
Published technical data and instructions are subject to change without notice. The online catalog at www.tnemec.com
should be referenced for the most current technical data and instructions or you may contact your Tnemec representative
for current technical data and instructions.
TECHNICAL DATA
VOLUME SOLIDS
57.0 ± 2.0% (mixed) †
RECOMMENDED DFT
2.0 to 6.0 mils (50 to 150 microns) per coat. Note: Number of coats and thickness requirements will vary with substrate,
application method and exposure. Contact your Tnemec representative.
CURING TIME
Temperature
To Handle
To Recoat
Immersion
75°F (24°C)
10 hours
12 hours
7 days
Curing time varies with surface temperature, air movement, humidity and film thickness.
Ventilation: When used in enclosed areas, provide adequate ventilation during application and cure.
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
Unthinned: 3.02 lbs/gallon (362 grams/litre)
Thinned 10%: 3.37 lbs/gallon (404 grams/litre) †
HAPS
Unthinned: 4.18 lbs/gal solids
Thinned 10%: 5.16 lbs/gal solids
THEORETICAL COVERAGE
898 mil sq ft/gal (22.0 m²/L at 25 microns). See APPLICATION for coverage rates. †
NUMBER OF COMPONENTS
Two: Part A and Part B
PACKAGING
5 gallon (18.9L) pails and 1 gallon (3.79L) cans — Order in multiples of 2.
NET WEIGHT PER GALLON
12.50 ± 0.25 lbs (5.7 ± .11 kg) (mixed) †
STORAGE TEMPERATURE
Minimum 20°F (-7°C) Maximum 110°F (43°C)
TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE
(Dry) Continuous 250°F (121°C) Intermittent 275°F (135°C)
SHELF LIFE
Part A: 24 months at recommended storage temperature.
Part B: 12 months at recommended storage temperature.
FLASH POINT - SETA
Part A: 82°F (28°C) Part B: 64°F (18°C)
HEALTH & SAFETY
Paint products contain chemical ingredients which are considered hazardous. Read container label warning and Material
Safety Data Sheet for important health and safety information prior to the use of this product.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Published technical data and instructions are subject to change without notice. The online catalog at www.tnemec.com
should be referenced for the most current technical data and instructions or you may contact your Tnemec representative
for current technical data and instructions.
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