MEDIUM CLEAR

PVC SOLVENT CEMENT

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION: Oatey Medium Clear PVC Solvent Cement is recommended for solvent welding all schedules
and classes of PVC pipe and fittings up to 6” diameter with interference fit. Medium Clear PVC Solvent Cement can be used for
potable water, sewer and drain, waste and vent systems. This product is compliant with California South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1168 and Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) regulations for Volatile Organic Compound
emission levels. Note: This product is not for use in a system using or being tested by compressed air or gases.

INGREDIENTS (CAS Number)

Acetone (67-64-1)
Amorphous Silica (112945-52-5)
Cyclohexanone (108-94-4)
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (78-93-3)
PVC Resin (9002-86-2)
Tetrahydrofuran (109-99-9)

LISTINGS

NSF Standard 61 IAPMO Listed

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES for PW, DWV, SEWER
Appearance Clear Liquid
Viscosity min. 500 cps @ 73° F ± 2° F Meets ASTM Standard D 2564
Density 7.74 ± 0.2 lbs/gallon
Lap Shear Strength (minimum per ASTM Standards)
2 hours 250 psi
16 hours 500 psi
72 hours 900 psi
Set Up Time
30° F to 50° F 5 – 6 minutes
50° F to 70° F 3 – 4 minutes
70° F to 90° F 1 – 2 minutes
Shelf Life 3 years from manufacture date

Maximum VOC per SCAQMD 1168/316A or BAAQMD

Method 40: 510 g/L

PRODUCT NUMBER SIZE PACK CARTON WEIGHT

31017 4 oz. 24 9 lbs.
31018 8 oz. 24 15 lbs.
31019 16 oz. 24 28 lbs.
31020 32 oz. 12 27 lbs.
31021 Gallon 6 50 lbs.

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PVC SOLVENT CEMENT
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE PRECAUTIONS

Read all directions carefully before using this product. Read all information carefully before using this product.
• Do not breathe vapors. Use only in well ventilated area.
If forced air ventilation is used, be sure it does not cause DANGER: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. VAPORS MAY
a fire hazard from solvent vapors. If adequate ventilation CAUSE FLASH FIRES. MAY IRRITATE EYES AND
cannot be provided, wear a NIOSH-approved respirator SKIN. VAPOR HARMFUL. MAY IRRITATE
for organic solvents. • Do not use or store near heat, RESPIRATORY TRACT AND CAUSE CENTRAL
sparks, or flames. Do not smoke, eat or drink when NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION. HARMFUL OR
using. Do not take internally. Vapors may accumulate in FATAL IF SWALLOWED.
low places and may ignite explosively. • Store and use at
temperatures between 40ºF and 110ºF. At temperatures May cause irritation to eyes, skin, and nose, throat, and
outside of this range, special care must be taken to respiratory tract. May cause coughing, sore throat,
prepare good joints and prevent exposures to solvents. difficulty breathing, headache, dizziness, nausea. Long
• Stir or shake before using; if jelly-like, don’t use. Keep term repeated overexposures to solvents may cause
container closed when not in use. • Avoid eye and skin damage to the brain, nervous system, reproductive system,
contact - wear safety glasses with side shields and wear respiratory system, mucous membranes, liver, and kidneys.
rubber gloves. • Do not thin. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
1. Square pipe ends and remove all burrs and dirt. FIRST AID: If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE
2. Check dry fit of pipe and fitting. Pipe should easily VOMITING. Drink water and call a doctor or poison
go 1/3 of the way into the fitting. If the pipe control center immediately. This product may be aspirated
bottoms, it should be snug. into the lungs and cause chemical pneumonitis, a
3. Use a suitable applicator at least 1/2 the size of the potentially fatal condition. If contact with eyes, flush with
pipe diameter. For larger size pipe systems use a water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention if irritation
natural bristle brush or roller. persists. If contact with skin, flush with water and then use
4. Clean pipe and fitting with a listed primer. baby oil or Oatey Hand Cleaner to remove residue. If
5. Apply liberal coat of cement to pipe to the depth of inhaled and ill feelings develop, get fresh air and obtain
the socket; leave no uncoated surface. medical attention if ill feelings persist. FOR EMERGENCY
6. Apply a thin coat of cement to inside of fitting; avoid FIRST AID INSTRUCTIONS CALL 1-877-740-5015.
puddling of cement. Puddling can cause weakening FIRE: Use dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide
and premature failure of pipe or fitting. Apply a extinguisher. Water spray may be applied to reduce
second coat of cement to the pipe. potential vapors or for cooling. Burning liquid extinguished
7. Assemble parts QUICKLY. Cement must be fluid. If with water will float and may re-ignite on surface of water.
cement surface has dried, recoat both parts. SPILLS: Remove all sources of ignition and ventilate area.
8. Push pipe FULLY into fitting using a 1/4 turning Personnel cleaning up the spill should wear appropriate
motion until pipe bottoms. personal protective equipment, including respirators if
9. Hold pipe and fitting together for 30 seconds to vapor concentrations are high. Soak up spill with absorbent
prevent pipe push-out – longer at low temperatures. material. Put absorbent material in covered, labeled metal
Wipe off excess. containers. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
10. Allow 15 minutes for good handling strength and 2
A fire or explosion may result if dry granular calcium
hours cure time at temperatures above 60ºF before
hypochlorite is used to disinfect plastic piping systems and
hydrostatic pressure testing up to 180 psi. Longer
is exposed to organic vapors found in solvent cements,
cure times may be required at temperatures below cleaners or primers. Do not disinfect piping system with
60ºF or with pipe diameters over 3”. DO NOT TEST dry granules. Do not store dry granular calcium
WITH AIR. hypochlorite near solvent cements, cleaners or primers.
DO NOT REUSE EMPTY CONTAINER. KEEP OUT OF REACH
This product is not for use with caustic or acidic chemical OF CHILDREN.
solutions. Consult Oatey Technical Department for more
information. Refer to material safety data sheet for more information.

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certain the product, installation and use will be in compliance with any applicable codes and regulations.

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