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30850 - spec sheet
Features
- Low VOC solvent cement that meets California South Coast Air Quality Management Districts (SCAQMD) 1168/316A or BAAQMD Method 40 requirements
- Please refer to the Oatey Limited Warranty for warranty details
- Meets ASTM Standard D2564 and complies with NSF/ANSI 61 health effects requirements
- Thicker formula fills gaps for strong bond and easy application
- Can be used on all schedules and classes of PVC pipe and fittings with interference fit, up to 12 in. diameter for pressure and 18 in. for non-pressure pipes
- 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
- Clear cement solvent welds PVC pipe and fittings, dauber included
- For DWV, pressure pipe, potable water and electrical applications
30850 - 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
- Minimum Application Temperature C:
- 4
- Minimum Application Temperature F:
- 40
- Volume:
- 0.011
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Pipe Cements & Primers
- Product Type:
- Cement/Primer
- Product Finish:
- Clear
- Product Material:
- PVC
- Product Weight:
- 0.35
OATEY 30850 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can I use Oatey 30850 clear cement on a potable water line?
Yes. The 30850 clear PVC cement complies with NSF/ANSI 61 health effects requirements and is called out for potable water as well as DWV, pressure pipe, and electrical conduit work. It also meets ASTM D2564, which is the solvent cement standard specs usually reference on PVC plumbing drawings.
2) Will PVC cement work on CPVC or ABS pipe?
No. The 30850 is a PVC-only formulation, so it is not the right product for CPVC or ABS. ABS drain pipe needs an ABS-specific black cement, and CPVC hot water lines need a CPVC cement (orange). Using PVC cement on those materials will not produce a code-compliant joint.
3) How cold can it be outside when I glue PVC with Oatey 30850?
Application temperature range is 40 to 110 degrees F (4 to 43 degrees C). Below 40 F the cure slows and the joint quality suffers, so for winter trenching or an unheated crawlspace you want a cold-weather cement instead. In-service, the cemented joint is rated to a maximum use temperature of 60 degrees C.
4) Do I need primer with Oatey 30850 clear PVC cement?
The 30850 is a clear cement, and clear cements are the ones inspectors most often want to see used with a purple primer, because a clear joint gives the inspector no visual evidence that the pipe was prepped. Many jurisdictions require primer on PVC pressure and potable applications regardless of the cement used. If you want the joint to show colour on its own, a purple primer plus this clear cement is the usual combination.
5) Is the heavy duty version different from regular PVC cement, and when do I need it?
Heavy duty means a thicker-bodied formula that fills gaps, which matters on larger diameters and on looser interference fits where a thin regular-body cement runs out of the joint before it welds. On small residential DWV under about 2 inch, a regular body cement is easier to work with; move to this heavy duty grade as the pipe size and the gap go up.
6) Does Oatey 30850 meet low-VOC rules for California jobs?
Yes. This is a low VOC solvent cement that meets the SCAQMD 1168/316A and BAAQMD Method 40 requirements, so it is usable on work in the South Coast and Bay Area air districts. Oatey's solvent cement and primer line is also certified to UL Greenguard Gold, which helps on projects chasing indoor air quality credits.
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