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Oatey® Purple Primer/Cleaner

Oatey® Purple Primer/Cleaner is a dual purpose primer and cleaner for use on all schedules and classes of CPVC and PVC pipe and fittings. It removes contaminants such as surface dirt, grease and grime. Its purple tint provides visible verification that a primer has been used, which is ideal for areas where plumbing code require this proof. It also applies easily with included in-lid dauber. Because it is less aggressive than primer-only products, always check local codes for acceptability. Oatey products have earned the trust of plumbing professionals for over 100 years.

Available in 5 variations

Key Features & Benefits

Dual purple primer and cleaner for PVC and CPVC pipe and fittings
Purple tint ideal when plumbing code requires primer verification
Removes surface dirt, oils and other contaminants from piping
Less aggressive than primer-only products - always check local codes for acceptability
All Oatey solvent cement and primer products are certified to UL Greenguard Gold
Low VOC, high performance primer/cleaner meets California South Coast Air Quality Management Districts (SCAQMD) 1171/M24 requirements
Please refer to the Oatey Limited Warranty for warranty details

Specifications

Color:	Purple
Material:	Primer-Cleaner
Brand:	Oatey
Maximum Application Temperature °F:	110
Maximum Application Temperature °C:	43
Product Type:	Cleaner
Maximum Use Temperature °F:	200

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you use cleaner instead of primer?

No. Cleaner is only designed to remove surface dirt and grease from the pipe where as primer actually starts the chemical reaction needed to bond the pipe and fittings together.

What is the definition of Low VOC?

VOC means “Volatile Organic Compound”. Volatile describes a liquid that evaporates at room temperature and Organic is a compound that contains carbon. A low VOC level is considered at or below 150g/L and g/L are grams per liter.

How do I read the date code?

The date is written in Julian format. The first group of five numbers is the date of manufacture and is read as follows, i.e. 14045. The first two numbers are the year and the last three numbers are the day of the year. 14=2014 and 045=February 14th, so the date of manufacture is February 14th, 2014.