Oatey PVC Heavy Duty Gray Cement Technical Specification

Specifications

• Heavy-bodied gray cement for use on all schedules and classes of PVC pipe and fitting up to 12" diameter with interference fit, up to 18" for non-pressure applications.
• Lo-VOC Solvent Cement meets California South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) 1168/316A or BAAQMD Method 40 and various environmental requirements.
• Thick formula fills gaps in large diameter pipe and fitting joints.

Application / Uses

• Recommended for potable water, pressure pipe, conduit, and DWV (Drain, Waste, Vent).

Properties

VOC

Maximum VOC per SCAQMD 1168/316A or BAAQMD Method 40: 510 g/L

Chemical Properties

Set Time / Cure Time

Note on Handling Strength: Allow 15 minutes for good handling strength. For correct cure times before testing the plumbing system, consult the detailed notes in the Directions section.

Product Information

Certifications & Compliance

• ASTM Standard D2564
• NSF Standard 61 for PW (Potable Water), DWV (Drain, Waste, Vent), and Sewer Waste
• IAPMO Listed
• Lo-VOC
• SCAQMD 1168/316A Compliant
• Compliant with LEED Requirements. Solvent cements may be specified under the LEED v4 EQ for Low-Emitting Materials to obtain points.
• GREENGUARD Gold Certified

Image Description: A metal can of Oatey PVC Heavy Duty Gray Cement, showing the product name, "HEAVY DUTY GRAY PVC CEMENT", "Non-Pressure", "EXTRA-REFORZADO GRIS CEMENTO PVC", "LOVOC", and "4 fl. oz. 118 ml". Several certification logos are visible, including NSF, UL, UPC, GREENGUARD, and SCAQMD. The can also displays a warning label indicating it is a DANGER: HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR, and lists health hazards.

Directions for Use

Store and use at temperatures between 40°F and 110°F. At temperatures outside this range, special care must be taken to make good joints. Stir or shake before using; if jelly-like, do not use. Do not thin.

1. Pipe ends must be cut square, deburred, and chamfered.
2. Check interference fit of pipe and fitting. Pipe should easily go 1/3 to 2/3 of the way into the fitting. If pipe bottoms inside the fitting hub without interference, proper fusion may not be achieved.
3. Use a suitable applicator that is at least 1/2 the size of the pipe diameter. For larger size pipe systems, use a natural bristle brush or roller.
4. Clean pipe and fitting with a pipe cleaner or rag.
5. Prime pipe with a listed primer. Apply primer inside the fitting hub and then to the pipe end. Re-dip the dauber and prime the fitting a second time.
6. While primer is still wet, apply a liberal coat of cement on the pipe to the depth of the fitting hub, leaving no uncoated surface. Apply a thin coat of cement to the inside of the fitting, avoiding puddling of cement. Puddling can cause weakening and premature failure of pipe or fitting. Apply a second coat of cement to the pipe.
7. Assemble parts QUICKLY. Cement must be fluid.
8. Push pipe FULLY into fitting using a 1/4 turning motion until pipe bottoms.
9. Hold pipe and fitting together for 30 seconds to prevent pipe push-out – longer at low temperatures. Wipe off excess.
10. Allow 15 minutes for good handling strength.
11. Allow correct cure times to pass before the plumbing system is tested.

Important Note: DO NOT TEST WITH AIR OR COMPRESSED GAS.

Precautions

Read all information carefully before using this product.

DANGER!: HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION. CAUSES SERIOUS EYE IRRITATION. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED AND ENTERS AIRWAYS. MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS OR DIZZINESS. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. CONTAINS A CHEMICAL CLASSIFIED BY THE US EPA AS A SUSPECTED POSSIBLE CARCINOGEN. READ ENTIRE LABEL CAREFULLY. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Prevention

• Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, or hot surfaces. No smoking.
• Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• Keep container tightly closed. Ground container and receiving equipment.
• Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, and lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools.
• Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
• Avoid breathing mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
• Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and face protection. Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator for organic solvents.
• Vapors may accumulate in low places and may ignite explosively.
• Long-term overexposure to solvents may cause damage to the brain, nervous system, reproductive system, respiratory system, mucous membranes, liver, and kidneys.
• Repeated exposure to solvents may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Response

Specific treatment (see below).

EMERGENCY/FIRST AID: CALL 1-877-740-5015 FOR INSTRUCTIONS.

• IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. This product may be aspirated into the lungs and cause chemical pneumonitis, a potentially fatal condition.
• IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists, get medical attention.
• IF ON SKIN: Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
• IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.

Fire

• Use dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide extinguisher. Water spray may be applied to reduce potential vapors or for cooling. Burning liquid extinguished with water will float and may re-ignite on the surface of water.

Spills

• Remove all sources of ignition and ventilate area. Personnel cleaning up the spill should wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including respirators if vapor concentrations are high. Soak up spill with absorbent material. Put absorbent material in covered, labeled metal containers. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. Store in a well-ventilated space. Store locked up.