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8 oz. Great Blue® Pipe Joint Compound
31262 - spec sheet
Features
- Use on PVC, CPVC, ABS, polyethylene, polypropylene, iron, steel, copper or brass threads up to and including 2"
- Withstands up to 3,000 PSI on gases from -50° to +400°F and 10,000 PSI on liquids from -50° to +500°F
- Lubricates and seals thread on water, natural gas, steam, air lines, caustics and dilute acids
- Flexible, non-hardening, non-separating, non-toxic paste
- Oil-based thread sealant with a uniform, smooth consistency for easy application
- No odor, easy clean-up
- For use with water, steam, caustics or dilute acid lines of PVC, CPVC, ABS, cycolac, polypropylene, iron, steel or copper
31262 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Volume:
- 0.01
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Chemicals
- Product Subgroup:
- Sealants & Fluxes
- Product Type:
- Flux/Compound
- Product Weight:
- 0.65
OATEY O31262 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can Oatey Great Blue pipe joint compound be used on plastic pipe threads like PVC and CPVC?
Yes. Oatey 31262 Great Blue is rated for PVC, CPVC, ABS, polyethylene, polypropylene, iron, steel, copper and brass threads, up to and including 2 inch. That mix of plastic and metal is why it gets used as a single sealant on a truck instead of carrying separate products for plastic and metal threads.
2) Is Great Blue pipe joint compound approved for natural gas lines?
It is listed for use on natural gas along with water, steam, air lines, caustics and dilute acids. On gases it holds up to 3,000 PSI from -50 to +400 degrees F. On liquids the rating is 10,000 PSI from -50 to +500 degrees F. Local gas code still governs what you may use on a fuel gas joint in your jurisdiction.
3) Will pipe dope crack plastic fittings? Is Great Blue safe on CPVC?
Great Blue is an oil-based, non-hardening paste that Oatey lists for CPVC and PVC threads, so it is formulated for plastic threaded joints rather than general-purpose metal-only dope. It stays flexible and does not separate, which is what keeps a plastic female thread from being wedged apart as the joint ages. Keep it to 2 inch and smaller threads, which is the stated size limit.
4) Should I use pipe joint compound or PTFE tape on threaded joints?
Thread tape is a dry wrap; Great Blue is a paste that both lubricates the threads as you make the joint up and fills the thread gap. The lubrication matters on steel and iron, where a dry joint galls before it pulls up tight. The paste also lets you break the joint later, since it never hardens. Many plumbers run tape plus dope on metal; on plastic threads a non-hardening paste alone is the common call.
5) Can I use Great Blue on potable water and drinking water lines?
Great Blue is described as a non-toxic paste for water lines, and it is listed for water service along with steam, caustics and dilute acids. It has no odor and cleans up easily, which matters on occupied-building service calls where you cannot leave a solvent smell behind.
6) Will pipe dope hold on a steam line or a hot water system?
On liquids Great Blue is rated from -50 to +500 degrees F, and steam lines are specifically called out as an application. On gas service the top end drops to +400 degrees F. Both ends of the range matter: the -50 degree low side is what lets it be used on outdoor and refrigerated lines without the seal going brittle.
7) How much pipe joint compound is in the Oatey 31262 can?
The 31262 is the 8 ounce can of Great Blue, with a listed product weight of 0.65 lb and a volume of 0.01. The 8 oz size carries a dauber in the lid, which is the size most trades keep on the truck for service work rather than a full rough-in.
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