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Removes surface dirt, grease and grime as well as softens the pipe surface to allow a fast, secure solvent weld
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Gallon Industrial Grade Purple Primer
30772 - spec sheet
Features
- Allows for a fast, secure solvent weld
- Please refer to the Oatey Limited Warranty for warranty details
- All Oatey solvent cement and primer products are certified to UL Greenguard Gold
- Ideal for use in cold weather applications
- Recommended for commercial and large diameter thermoplastic piping systems, specifically CPVC Sch. 40 / 80
- Removes surface dirt, grease and grim while pre-softening pipe
- Purple tint ideal when plumbing code requires primer verification
- Low VOC primer that meets California South Coast Air Quality Management Districts (SCAQMD) 1168/316A or BAAQMD Method 40 requirements, meets ASTM Standard F656 and complies with NSF/ANSI 61 health effects requirements
- Aggressive purple primer for use on PVC and CPVC pipe, fittings
30772 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Application Type:
- DWV Pipe
- Maximum Application Temperature C:
- 43
- Maximum Application Temperature F:
- 110
- Maximum Use Temperature C:
- 93
- Minimum Application Temperature C:
- 4
- Minimum Application Temperature F:
- 40
- Volume:
- 0.199
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Pipe Cements & Primers
- Product Type:
- Cement/Primer
- Product Finish:
- Purple
- Product Material:
- Primer-Cleaner
- Product Weight:
- 7.9
OATEY 30772 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What pipe materials can Oatey 30772 purple primer be used on?
Oatey 30772 is an aggressive purple primer for PVC and CPVC pipe and fittings, and it is recommended for commercial and large diameter thermoplastic systems, specifically CPVC Sch. 40 and Sch. 80. It cleans off surface dirt, grease and grime while pre-softening the pipe so the cement can make a fast solvent weld. Do not use it as a substitute for cement, it is the prep step before the cement goes on.
2) Can I use purple primer when the temperature is below freezing?
No. The Oatey 30772 industrial grade primer has a stated application temperature range of 40 to 110 degrees F (4 to 43 degrees C), so below 40 F you are outside the stated range. It is formulated for cold weather work within that window, which is why crews reach for it on winter jobs, but a hard freeze is not covered.
3) My inspector wants to see primer on the joints. Does purple primer satisfy that?
That is exactly what the purple tint is for. Oatey 30772 is tinted purple so an inspector can visually verify primer was applied, which is required by many plumbing codes. If your jurisdiction does not require verification, a clear primer does the same chemical job without staining the pipe, but if the code calls for proof, use the purple.
4) Is Oatey 30772 primer low VOC and compliant for use on potable water lines?
It is a low VOC primer that meets SCAQMD 1168/316A or BAAQMD Method 40 requirements, meets ASTM F656, and complies with NSF/ANSI 61 health effects requirements. All Oatey solvent cement and primer products are also certified to UL Greenguard Gold. That combination is what institutional and school specs typically call out.
5) Will this primer hold up on hot water CPVC lines?
Oatey 30772 purple primer carries a maximum use temperature of 93 degrees C, which is the service temperature of the finished joint rather than the temperature you apply it at. Application itself has to happen between 40 and 110 degrees F. That service rating covers typical domestic hot water CPVC work.
6) Can I use Oatey purple primer on DWV drain lines?
Yes, DWV pipe is a listed application for the 30772 primer. It prepares PVC and CPVC surfaces the same way on drain, waste and vent as it does on pressure piping, cleaning off dirt and grease and softening the surface ahead of the cement.
7) Is purple primer the same thing as cleaner, or do I need both?
Oatey 30772 is classed as a primer-cleaner, so it does both jobs in one step: it removes surface dirt, grease and grime and pre-softens the pipe. You do not need a separate cleaner ahead of it. You do still need a solvent cement rated for the pipe you are joining, since primer alone makes no weld.
8) What size container is the Oatey 30772 and how much does it weigh?
The 30772 is the gallon size of Oatey industrial grade purple primer, with a stated product weight of 7.9. Gallon cans are the size for large diameter commercial runs where quart cans get consumed in a day. The ordering part number is 30772.
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Does the OATEY 30772 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The OATEY 30772 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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