FAQ
Plastic Pipe Cements and Primers
FAQs
Q What is the shelf life of the cement and primers?
A PVC & ABS Cements, Primers and Cleaners have 3 year shelf life from date of manufacture, and CPVC
has 2 year shelf life from date of manufacture.
Q Where can I nd the date code on can?
A The date codes on all PVC, ABS and CPVC Cements, Primers and Cleaners are located on the bottom of can.
Q How do I read the date code?
A The date is written in Julian format. The rst group of ve numbers is the date of manufacture and is
read as follows, i.e. 14045. The rst two numbers are the year and the last three numbers are the day of
the year. 14=2014 and 045=February 14th, so the date of manufacture is February 14th, 2014.
Q What can I use to clean up purple primer?
A Unfortunately once purple primer comes into contact with any material, the affect is permanent.
Q Can I use PVC cement on CPVC pipe, or CPVC cement on PVC pipe?
A Oatey has formulated different cements for various applications and you should always use PVC cements
on PVC piping and CPVC cement on CPVC piping. If you have a unique circumstance, please contact our
technical department.
Q How are cure times determined?
A Cure times vary depending on a wide variety of factors. Please use online charts or contact technical
department for your job specic application.
Q What type of primer do I use on PVC and CPVC pipe?
A All primers are safe for use on PVC and CPVC pipe and ttings.