Oatey® Hot Medium Blue Lava PVC Cement is formulated for wet conditions or situations involving fast installation of pressurization of PVC pipe and fittings up to 6″ diameter with interference fit.
• Extremely fast setting thick formula clings to pipe in wet and underwater applications
• Preferred formula for emergency, repair, and cut in work
• Medium body blue cement for use on all schedules and classes of PVC pipe and fittings up to 6″ diameter with interference fit
• No primer needed where local code permits
• Recommended for potable water, sewer, and DWV applications
• Recommended application temperature 40°F to 110°F / 4°C to 43°C
• Lo-VOC Solvent Cement meets California South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) 1168/316A or BAAQMD Method 40 and various environmental requirements
• Meets ASTM D2564
Set Up & Curing Times
The set up/cure time is dependent on several factors.
The pipe size, socket fit, ambient temperature, relative humidity, solvent cement used and the system operating pressure should all be considered when determining set up/cure times.
Average Handling/Set Up Times for PVC/CPVC Solvent Cements
Handling/Set Up Time is the time required prior to handling the joint. In damp or humid weather, allow 50% additional time.
How To Solvent Weld Prior to Use:
Read all product labels carefully.
Stir or shake cement before using.
If gelled, do not use.
Keep container closed when not in use.
Avoid eye and skin contact.
Wear safety glasses with side shields and wear rubber gloves.
1. Square pipe ends, chamfer and remove all dirt.
2. Check dry fit of pipe and fitting. Pipe should easily go 1/3 of the way into the fitting. If pipe bottoms, it should be snug.
3. Use a suitable applicator at least 1/2 the size of the pipe diameter. For larger size pipe systems use a natural bristle brush or roller.
4. Clean pipe and fitting with a listed primer. (Do not use primer on ABS pipe and fittings. Use Clear Cleaner only!)
5. Apply liberal coat of cement to pipe to the depth of the socket, leave no uncoated surface.
6. Apply a thin coat of cement to inside of fitting, avoid puddling of cement. Puddling can cause weakening and premature failure of pipe or fitting. Apply a second coat of cement to the pipe.
7. Assemble parts QUICKLY. Cement must be fluid. If cement surface has dried, recoat both parts.
8. Push pipe FULLY into fitting using a 1/4 turning motion until pipe bottoms.
9. Hold pipe and fitting together for 30 seconds to prevent pipe push-out – longer at low temperatures. Wipe off excess.
10. Allow 15 minutes for good handling strength and 2 hours cure time at temperatures above 60°F before pressure testing up to 180 psi. Longer cure times may be required at temperatures below 60°F or with pipe above 3”. DO NOT TEST WITH AIR.
