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30863 - 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
- Low VOC solvent cement that meets California South Coast Air Quality Management Districts (SCAQMD) 1168/316A or BAAQMD Method 40 requirements
- Meets ASTM Standard D2564 and complies with NSF/ANSI 61 health effects requirements
- Please refer to the Oatey Limited Warranty for warranty details
- For DWV, pressure pipe, potable water and electrical applications
- 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
- Clear cement solvent welds PVC pipe and fittings, dauber included
30863 - 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:
- 0.019
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Pipe Cements & Primers
- Product Type:
- Cement/Primer
- Product Finish:
- Clear
- Product Material:
- PVC
- Product Weight:
- 0.6
OATEY 30863 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size PVC pipe can Oatey 30863 heavy duty clear cement be used on?
Oatey 30863 heavy duty clear PVC cement handles all schedules and classes of PVC pipe and fittings with an interference fit, up to 12 in. diameter on pressure pipe and up to 18 in. on non-pressure (DWV) pipe. The heavy bodied formula is what buys you that larger diameter range, since it fills the gaps on bigger, looser joints.
2) Can Oatey 30863 clear cement be used on potable water lines?
Yes. The 30863 clear cement is rated for DWV, pressure pipe, potable water and electrical conduit applications, and it complies with NSF/ANSI 61 health effects requirements. It also meets ASTM D2564, the standard spec inspectors look for on PVC solvent cement.
3) How cold can it be to use Oatey PVC cement outdoors?
The recommended application temperature window for Oatey 30863 PVC cement is 40 F to 110 F (4 C to 43 C). Below 40 F the cement thickens and cure times stretch out, so on a cold morning job either wait for the temperature to come up or use a cement formulated for low temperature work.
4) Will Oatey 30863 clear cement work on CPVC or ABS pipe?
No. This is a PVC-only solvent cement. CPVC needs a CPVC-specific cement, and ABS needs ABS cement or, for an ABS-to-PVC transition, a green transition cement. Using PVC cement on those materials will not produce a code-compliant joint.
5) Does Oatey clear cement meet low-VOC air quality rules in California?
Yes. The 30863 is a low VOC solvent cement meeting SCAQMD Rule 1168/316A or BAAQMD Method 40 requirements, so it is usable on jobs in the South Coast and Bay Area districts. All Oatey solvent cement and primer products are also certified to UL Greenguard Gold, which matters on schools, healthcare and other low-emission interior specs.
6) Why choose clear cement instead of the purple or blue colored PVC cement?
Clear leaves no visible color at the joint, so it is the usual choice on exposed piping and finished work where appearance counts. Colored cements are chosen where an inspector wants visual proof cement was applied. Functionally the 30863 clear covers the same range: DWV, pressure, potable water and electrical.
7) How much cement is in the Oatey 30863 can and what does it weigh for shipping?
It is an 8 oz can, listed at 0.019 volume and a product weight of 0.6. That size suits a service truck or a punch list run rather than a full rough-in on a large commercial job, where quart or larger cans make more sense.
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Does the OATEY 30863 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The OATEY 30863 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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