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Hercules® 16 oz. PVC Heavy Body Gray Cement
60215 - spec sheet
Features
- Please refer to the Oatey Limited Warranty for warranty details
- Meets ASTM Standard D2564 and complies with NSF/ANSI 61 health effects requirements
- Thick formulation offers good working time, wide pipe size range
- Can be used on PVC Sch. 40 and 80, up to 15 in. diameter with interference fit
- For potable water, pressure pipe, conduit and DWV applications
- Recommended application temperature of 40°F to 110°F / 4°C to 43°C
- Gray cement solvent welds PVC pipe and fittings, dauber included
- All Hercules solvent cement and primer products are certified to UL Greenguard Gold
- Low VOC solvent cement that meets California South Coast Air Quality Management Districts (SCAQMD) 1168/316A or BAAQMD Method 40 requirements
60215 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Application Type:
- DWV Pipe
- Maximum Application Temperature C:
- 43
- Maximum Application Temperature F:
- 110
- Maximum Use Temperature C:
- 60
- Maximum Use Temperature F:
- 140
- Minimum Application Temperature C:
- 4
- Minimum Application Temperature F:
- 40
- Volume:
- 0.037
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Pipe Cements & Primers
- Product Type:
- Cement/Primer
- Product Finish:
- Gray
- Product Material:
- PVC
- Product Weight:
- 1.225
OATEY 60215 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can I use Oatey 60215 gray cement on potable water lines?
Yes. The Hercules gray PVC cement complies with NSF/ANSI 61 health effects requirements and is listed for potable water, pressure pipe, conduit and DWV applications. It also meets ASTM D2564, the standard spec for PVC solvent cements, which is what most plumbing codes and inspectors reference.
2) How cold can it be to use Oatey Hercules PVC cement outdoors?
Recommended application range is 40 F to 110 F (4 C to 43 C). Below 40 F the solvent flashes off too slowly and cure times stretch out badly, so on a winter job you want a cement specifically formulated for low temperature work. Once cured, the joint handles service temperatures up to 140 F (60 C).
3) Will Oatey 60215 pass VOC rules in California?
It's a low VOC solvent cement that meets the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) 1168/316A and BAAQMD Method 40 requirements, so it's usable on jobs in the California air districts that enforce those limits. All Hercules solvent cement and primer products are also certified to UL Greenguard Gold, which matters on schools, healthcare, and LEED-tracked work.
4) Can I use this gray cement on CPVC or ABS pipe?
No. This is a PVC-only solvent cement. CPVC needs a cement formulated for CPVC, and ABS needs ABS cement. Joining ABS to PVC requires a transition cement or a mechanical coupling, not this product.
5) Do I need a separate primer with this PVC cement, and is a dauber included?
A dauber comes in the can, so you don't need a separate applicator for the cement itself. The cement is not a one-step product though. Most jurisdictions require a purple PVC primer before the cement on pressure and potable applications, so plan on buying primer alongside it unless your local code specifically allows a one-step cement on the application you're running.
6) Is Oatey Hercules 60215 approved for drain, waste and vent work?
Yes, DWV is one of its listed applications, and it's classified as a DWV pipe product. It isn't limited to drainage though. The same can covers pressure pipe, electrical conduit, and potable water lines, so a property maintenance crew can stock one cement instead of separate cans for drainage and supply.
7) Gray vs clear PVC cement, does the color matter for inspection?
The color of this Hercules cement is gray. Functionally the pigment doesn't change the weld, but gray shows clearly against white PVC so an inspector can see the joint was cemented, and it hides better on gray Sch 80 and electrical conduit. Clear is chosen when the finished joint is exposed and appearance matters. Note the cement color is separate from primer color; purple primer is what most inspectors look for.
8) How much cement is in the Oatey 60215 can and how much does it weigh for shipping?
It's a 16 ounce (pint) can with a listed product weight of 1.225 pounds and a volume of 0.037. For a crew stocking a truck, a pint is the common size for mid range DWV and pressure work; on large diameter runs near the 15 inch limit you'll burn through it quickly, since heavy body joints take a lot of material.
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