Series 215

Surfacing Epoxy

Generic Type

Modified Polyamine Epoxy

Common Usage

An advanced generation, 100% solids epoxy filler and surfacer for concrete or steel. Excellent material for surfacing, patching, and filling voids in pitted steel and bug holes and pits in concrete substrates. Generally topcoated with a variety of high-performance epoxies and polyurethanes for use in mild to aggressive exposures.

Special Qualifications

Certified by NSF International in accordance with NSF/ANSI/CAN Std. 61 and the extraction requirements of NSF/ANSI/CAN 600. Series 215 is qualified for interior use on tanks and reservoirs. Reference Tnemec’s certified product listing at www.nsf.org for additional details.

Series 215 meets the requirements of LEED-Low-Emitting Materials, Collaborative for High-Performance Schools-Paints & Coatings, WELL Building Standard-VOC Restrictions, and Living Building Challenge–Healthy Interior Performance. Contact your Tnemec representative for more information.

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Volatile Organic Compounds

Unthinned: 0.08 lbs/gal solids (10 grams/litre) †

Theoretical Coverage

1,604 mil sq ft/gal (39.4 m²/L at 25 microns). See APPLICATION for coverage rates. †

Number of Components

Two: Part A and Part B (1 Part A to 1 Part B by volume)

Volume Solids

100% (mixed) †

HAPS

Unthinned: 0.0 lbs/gal solids

Recommended DFT

Resurfacer: 1/32” to 1/8” (0.8 mm to 3.2 mm)
Up to 2” with the addition of Series 211 (see Mixing instructions) for filling honeycombs, blow holes, and surface imperfections found in formed concrete surfaces. Larger imperfections may require multiple applications. Bedding coat for mat lay up is typically in the 1/16" range.

Primers

Steel: Self-priming, Series 1, 22, 66, L69, L69F, N69, N69F, V69, V69F, 90-97, H90-97, 90G-1K97, 91-H₂O, H91-H2O, 94-H₂O, L140, L140F, N140, N140F, 161, 201, 394
Concrete: Self-priming, Series 22, 66, L69, L69F, N69, N69F, V69, V69F, L140, L140F, N140, N140F, 161, 201. Note: Primers may be necessary on some applications to minimize or eliminate the potential for outgassing. Note: For potable water mat lay-up system, use fiberglass mat product number S211-0215. For filtration membrane mat lay-up system, please reference the Series 215ML product data sheet.
CMU & Cement Board: Self-priming. Can also be used as a bedding coat for Series 273 Stranlok ML system, use fiberglass mat product number S273-0273C.

Topcoats

Series 22, FC22, 61, 66, L69, L69F, N69, N69F, V69, V69F, 104, 113, 114, 120-5002, L140, L140F, N140, N140F, 141, 161, 201, 210, 237SC, 239SC, 251SC, 262, 264, 270, 273, 280, 281, 282, 287, 406, 431, 434, 435, 436.
Note: Maximum recoat time for Series 406 is 72 hours.

Surfacer/Filler/Patcher

Self-patching or Series 217, 218

Finish

Semi-Gloss

Curing Time

Temperature To Touch Dry Through Maximum to Recoat ‡
95°F (35°C) 4 hours 12 hours 14 days
75°F (24°C) 10 hours 24 hours 21 days
55°F (13°C) 18 hours 48 hours 21 days
45°F (7°C) 24 hours 72 hours 21 days
35°F (2°C) 32 hours 96 hours 21 days

‡ Note: If the Series 215 surface is exterior exposed for more than seven days, scarification is required before topcoating.
Note: Use "To Touch" cure information for minimum recoat times if succeeding topcoats are spray-applied and "Dry Through" if succeeding topcoats are applied by roller, brush, or trowel.

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