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30885 - spec sheet
Features
- Recommended application temperature of 40°F to 110°F / 4°C to 43°C
- All Oatey solvent cement and primer products are certified to UL Greenguard Gold
- Medium viscosity easily fills gaps and provides more working time
- Meets ASTM Standard D2564 and complies with NSF/ANSI 61 health effects requirements
- Please refer to the Oatey Limited Warranty for warranty details
- Low VOC solvent cement that meets California South Coast Air Quality Management Districts (SCAQMD) 1168/316A or BAAQMD Method 40 requirements
- For DWV, pressure pipe, potable water and electrical applications
- Fast setting gray cement solvent welds PVC, dauber included
- Can be used on all schedules and classes of PVC pipe and fittings up to 6 in. diameter with interference fit
30885 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Volume:
- 0.034
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Pipe Cements & Primers
- Product Type:
- Cement/Primer
- Product Weight:
- 1.2
OATEY 30885 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can Oatey 30885 gray PVC cement be used on potable water lines?
Yes. The 30885 is approved for DWV, pressure pipe, potable water and electrical applications, and it complies with NSF/ANSI 61 health effects requirements. It also meets ASTM D2564, which is the standard spec inspectors look for on PVC solvent cement.
2) What temperature can I solvent weld PVC with Oatey 30885 in?
Recommended application range is 40 F to 110 F (4 C to 43 C). Below 40 F you are outside the recommended window and should be looking at an all-weather cement rated for cold work.
3) Will Oatey 30885 work on CPVC or ABS pipe?
No. The 30885 is formulated to solvent weld PVC. For CPVC you need a CPVC-specific cement, and ABS drain pipe takes ABS cement or an ABS-to-PVC transition cement. Using PVC cement on the wrong resin gives you a joint that will not hold.
4) Should I use medium body or heavy body PVC cement?
Medium body, like the Oatey 30885, is the general-purpose choice for pipe up to 6 inch with a tight interference fit. Its viscosity fills gaps and gives more working time than a regular body cement, which matters when you are assembling several joints at once. Heavy body is for larger diameters and looser fits; regular body is for small residential DWV where you want a fast grab.
5) Is this Oatey gray cement low VOC for California jobs?
It is. The 30885 is a low VOC solvent cement that meets South Coast AQMD Rule 1168/316A and BAAQMD Method 40 requirements, so it is usable on work governed by those California air districts. It is also certified to UL Greenguard Gold, which schools and healthcare specs frequently call out.
6) Do I need a primer with Oatey 30885 gray cement, or does it weld on its own?
The 30885 is a solvent cement, not a one-step cement-and-primer product. Most plumbing codes require a separate PVC primer on pressure and potable work, so plan on purple primer alongside it unless your local code allows otherwise. Gray cement is often chosen on exposed work because the joint reads gray rather than blue.
7) How much does a 16 oz can of Oatey 30885 weigh for shipping?
Shipping weight on the 16 oz can is 1.2 lb. That is the can plus contents, useful if you are building a freight or hazmat-quantity count for a multi-case order.
How fast can I get the OATEY 30885 delivered?
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Does the OATEY 30885 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The OATEY 30885 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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