FAQs

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 specic 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.