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Gallon PVC Heavy Duty Gray Cement
Features
- Low VOC solvent cement that meets California South Coast Air Quality Management Districts (SCAQMD) 1168/316A or BAAQMD Method 40 requirements
- Recommended application temperature of 40°F to 110°F / 4°C to 43°C
- Meets ASTM Standard D2564 and complies with NSF/ANSI 61 health effects requirements
- Please refer to the Oatey Limited Warranty for warranty details
- Gray cement solvent welds PVC pipe and fittings
- All Oatey solvent cement and primer products are certified to UL Greenguard Gold
- 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
- Thicker formula fills gaps for strong bond and easy application
- For DWV, pressure pipe, potable water and electrical applications
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Volume:
- 0.199
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Pipe Cements & Primers
- Product Type:
- Cement/Primer
- Product Weight:
- 9.25
OATEY 31118 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size PVC pipe can Oatey 31118 heavy duty gray cement handle?
Oatey 31118 heavy duty gray cement works on all schedules and classes of PVC pipe and fittings with an interference fit, up to 12 inch diameter on pressure pipe and up to 18 inch on non-pressure pipe. That covers most commercial DWV mains and large-diameter pressure lines. For anything above those diameters you are outside what this cement is rated for.
2) Can Oatey 31118 gray cement be used on potable water lines?
Yes. The 31118 gray PVC cement complies with NSF/ANSI 61 health effects requirements and is called out for potable water along with DWV, pressure pipe, and electrical applications.
3) How cold can it be when I use Oatey PVC cement?
Recommended application temperature for this Oatey gray PVC cement is 40F to 110F (4C to 43C). Below 40F you are outside the recommended window, so on a cold morning either warm the material and the joint area or wait. Same on the high end above 110F.
4) Is Oatey 31118 low VOC enough for California air district jobs?
It is a low VOC solvent cement that meets the California South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) 1168/316A or BAAQMD Method 40 requirements, which is what gets it accepted on jobs in those districts. It is also certified to UL Greenguard Gold, which matters on schools, healthcare, and other specs that call for low chemical emissions.
5) Can I use this gray cement on CPVC or ABS pipe?
No. Oatey 31118 is formulated to solvent weld PVC pipe and fittings only. CPVC and ABS each take their own cement, and transition joints between dissimilar materials need the proper transition cement or a mechanical connection instead.
6) What is the difference between heavy duty gray cement and a regular medium body PVC cement?
The gray heavy duty formula is thicker, so it fills gaps in loose or out-of-round interference fits and holds on the larger diameters, up to 12 inch pressure and 18 inch non-pressure. A thinner regular body cement is meant for smaller pipe where the fit is tight. If you are gluing big DWV or large pressure line, the heavy body is the right call.
7) Does Oatey 31118 meet ASTM D2564?
Yes, this gray PVC solvent cement meets ASTM D2564, the standard spec for PVC solvent cements, which is the line most plumbing specs and inspectors reference.
8) Do I need a primer with Oatey 31118 gray PVC cement?
The 31118 is the cement only, not a primer. Most codes and inspectors require a purple PVC primer on pressure and potable water joints before cementing, so order primer separately if your jurisdiction calls for it. The same Oatey solvent cement and primer line carries the UL Greenguard Gold certification, so you can keep the whole system to the same low-emission spec.
9) How much does a gallon of Oatey 31118 gray PVC cement weigh for shipping?
The gallon of Oatey 31118 gray PVC cement is listed at 9.25 lbs. Worth knowing if you are ordering cases for a jobsite trailer or checking freight on a stocking order.
10) What is the Oatey part number for the gallon of heavy duty gray PVC cement?
The manufacturer part number is 31118, sold as a gallon can of heavy duty gray PVC cement. That is the number to quote when matching a submittal or reordering for a stocking program.
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Does the OATEY 31118 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The OATEY 31118 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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