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30796 - spec sheet
Features
- Please refer to the Oatey Limited Warranty for warranty details
- Low VOC primer/cleaner that meets California South Coast Air Quality Management Districts (SCAQMD) 1171/M24
- Easy to apply on any diameter of PVC or CPVC piping with included in-lid dauber
- Less aggressive than primer-only products - always check local codes for acceptability
- Purple tint ideal when plumbing code requires primer verification
- Meets ASTM Standard F656 and complies with NSF/ANSI 61 health effects requirements
- Dual purple primer and cleaner for PVC and CPVC pipe and fittings
- Removes surface dirt, oils and other contaminants from piping
- All Oatey solvent cement and primer products are certified to UL Greenguard Gold
30796 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Volume:
- 0.034
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Pipe Cements & Primers
- Product Type:
- Cement/Primer
- Product Weight:
- 1.05
OATEY 30796 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can Oatey 30796 purple primer be used on both PVC and CPVC pipe?
Yes. Oatey 30796 is a dual-purpose purple primer and cleaner for both PVC and CPVC pipe and fittings. It cleans surface dirt, oils and other contaminants off the pipe and softens the surface for solvent cement, so you don't need a separate cleaner step. The in-lid dauber works on any diameter of PVC or CPVC.
2) My inspector requires visible primer on solvent-welded joints. Will the Oatey 30796 satisfy that?
The purple tint is exactly what it's for. Oatey 30796 is tinted purple so an inspector can verify primer was applied before cementing, which is what plumbing codes that require primer verification are looking for. It also meets ASTM F656. Clear primers won't give you that visual proof.
3) Is the Oatey 30796 purple primer legal to use in California air quality districts?
It's a low-VOC formulation that meets the California South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) rule 1171/M24, so it's the version to buy for SCAQMD-regulated work. Oatey also lists it as compliant with NSF/ANSI 61 health effects requirements and certified to UL Greenguard Gold.
4) Is Oatey 30796 approved for potable water lines?
Oatey lists the 30796 purple primer/cleaner as complying with NSF/ANSI 61 health effects requirements, which is the standard referenced for materials in contact with drinking water. Confirm your local code accepts the product for the specific application, since Oatey notes this primer/cleaner is less aggressive than primer-only products and local codes vary on acceptability.
5) What is the difference between a primer-only product and the Oatey 30796 primer/cleaner?
A primer-only product is more aggressive, it's formulated purely to soften the pipe surface. The 30796 does double duty as cleaner and primer, so it's less aggressive than a straight primer. For most PVC and CPVC drain, waste and vent or supply work that's an advantage because it removes oils and dirt in the same wipe. Some jurisdictions specifically call for a primer-only product, so check the local code before you standardize on it.
6) Does the Oatey 30796 come with an applicator or do I need to buy daubers separately?
A dauber is built into the lid, so nothing else is needed to apply it. That lid dauber handles any diameter of PVC or CPVC piping. You will still need a compatible PVC or CPVC solvent cement to make the joint, since the primer alone does not weld pipe.
7) What is the Oatey part number for the purple primer and cleaner so I can match what's on my spec?
The manufacturer part number is 30796, sold under the Oatey brand as Purple Primer/Cleaner, UPC 038753307961. That's the number to cite when a submittal calls for an ASTM F656 purple primer.
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