Manual

Hercules Chemical Company, Inc.
111 South Street, Passaic, NJ 07055-9100
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
www.herchem.com
Plastic Pipe Cements - Low V.O.C.
Cements, Primers & Cleaners
APPROVALS AND LISTINGS
These Low-VOC products meet the requirements established by the
same rules that have been adopted by LEED(r) (Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design). Cements and primers are NSF STD 61 and
UPC approved, as noted on the previous pages.
SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS*
All cements, primers and cleaner can be used on PVC, CPVC, ABS
and styrene pipe and fittings as specified on individual cements.
SPECIFIC USES
Use Hercules plastic pipe cements, primers and cleaner for bonding rigid
and flexible plastic pipe and fittings.
WARNINGS OR CAUTIONS
• Plastic Pipe Cements and related products are necessarily formulated
with flammable solvents and ingredients which are harmful or fatal if
swallowed and hazardous when used with improper ventilation. Avoid
contact with eyes or skin. Clear and detailed cautions appear on all
labels of Hercules Plastic Pipe Cements and cleaner along with specific
antidotes and recommended emergency treatment. It is suggested
that all users familiarize themselves with the entire label, including
precautions, prior to use. Use of a respirator is recommended where
ventilation is limited.
• Use splash goggles or other suitable eye protection.
• Containers should be kept tightly closed when not in use, and covered
whenever possible during use.
• DO NOT mix cleaner or primer with cement.
• DO NOT mix any Low V.O.C. cement, primer or cleaner with regular
items.
• Do not use cement that is lumpy, curdled or thickened.
• Always keep this, and all other cements, out of reach of children.
• Plastic Pipe Cements, Primers and Cleaner should not be stored near
heat or open flames, nor should they be allowed to freeze.
Recommended temperature range for good shelf life should not go
below 40°F or above 100°F. If cements are subjected to freezing
temperatures during shipment or for other reasons, they may thicken
or gel. If placed in a warm (not hot) area, they will return to useable
original condition.
• Hercules Plastic Pipe Cements are made to be used as received in the
containers provided. Never attempt to change their viscosity by adding
thinner.
•
Use caution: Purple primers contain a dye which is difficult or
impossible to remove from many surfaces.
1. Choose the cement appropriate for the pipe and fitting being used.
2. Stir or shake cement well before using. Wear protective gloves when
using solvent cement. Do not use vinyl gloves.
3. Cut pipe square. If a pipe cutter is used, file off raised bead. Remove
all burrs inside and outside pipe using a knife, file or reamer.
4. Wipe end of pipe and inside of fitting with clean cloth to remove dirt,
grease and moisture. Moisture may slow cure. Dirt or grease may
prevent adhesion. Cleaner (not to be confused with Primers) may be
used for removal of grease and other foreign matter. Do not apply
cement or primer until pipe is clean and dry.
5. Check dry fit of pipe and fitting. Pipe must enter at least 1/3 of the way
for proper fit. If too tight, sand or file pipe to make good fit. Be sure
pipe and/or fitting are not out of round. Pipe must bottom fully into
fitting socket during final assembly with cement.
6. For PVC and CPVC connections, use Hercules Primer to remove gloss
from pipe end and inside of fitting. Apply primer with its own dauber.
(ABS pipe should only be wiped clean with a dry cloth.)
7. Apply a thin coat of the proper cement to outside of pipe and inside of
fitting. Avoid getting excess cement past fitting socket. Then, quickly
apply a liberal amount evenly on pipe end equal to socket depth. Since
weather conditions affect priming and cementing action, repeated
applications may be necessary before joining. In cold weather, more
time is required for curing and full bond strength.
8. While the cement is still wet, insert pipe into fitting with a 1/4 turn twist
until it bottoms.
9. Hold joint together 15 to 30 seconds (longer for larger pipe sizes) to
prevent pipe from backing out of tapered socket. Check instructions on
each specific cement for proper procedures.
10. After assembly, wipe excess cement from joint with a clean cloth.
Avoid disturbing or moving the joint.
11. Allow sufficient time for good handling strength. This will depend on
the temperature. On pressure lines, wait 24 hours or longer before
applying full pressure. The presence of a strong solvent smell indicates
the joint is not sufficiently cured. Short cure periods are satisfactory for
high temperatures with low humidity, small pipe sizes and interference
type fittings. Longer curing periods are necessary for low temperatures,
larger pipe sizes, loose fits and high humidity. Do not try to speed up
the cure by artificial means — this could cause porosity and blisters in
the cement film.
* For special applications which may not be covered in this or other Hercules literature, please contact Hercules Technical Services Department by phone at
1-800-221-9330 or send a fax to 1-800-333-3456 or visit our web-site at www.herchem.com.
For Delivery by Fax Call 1-800-942-4636
Internet See MSDS section of
www.herchem.com
Mail Contact Hercules at address below or
any Hercules representative
AVERAGE NUMBER OF JOINTS per 1 QT. HERCULES CEMENTS
ISO 9001: 2000 Certified
©2009 HCCI / KA / EW / 1009 / 2000
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Pipe Fitting Diameters
1
⁄2”
3
⁄4”1” 1
1
⁄4”1
1
⁄2”2”3”4” 6”8”10” 12” 15”
PVC Gray 340 260 180 130 100 76 44 36 12 8 6 4 2
PVC Clear Heavy Duty 340 260 180 130 100 76 44 36 12 8 6 4 2
PVC Clear Medium 300 200 140 96 70 54 36 30 10 6 - - -
PVC Clear Regular 260 180 120 90 64 50 30 26 8 - - - -
PVC Clear “Below Zero” 260 180 120 90 64 50 30 26 8 - - - -
ABS 300 200 140 96 70 54 36 30 10 6 - - -
CPVC / CPVC GOLD 260 180 120 90 64 50 30 26 8 - - - -
MULTI-PURPOSE 260 180 120 90 64 50 30 26 8 - - - -
ABS/PVC 260 180 120 90 64 50 30 26 8 - - - -
PRIMER 235 160 110 80 58 45 25 20 6 - - - -