PVC & CPVC Primer

Purple Primer™ is a purple, thin-bodied, very aggressive, very fast acting

industrial grade PVC/CPVC primer. It is a distinct purple in color to assure the entire mating surfaces

have been primed. It is designed to be used on all schedules and classes of PVC and CPVC.

Apply Purple Primer™ prior to applying solvent cement to both mating surfaces.

Proper Purple Primer

™ application is critical, it should be “scrubbed” into both the pipe and fitting

surfaces – both cleaning and softening both surfaces. Christy’s

™ Purple Primer

™ can be used for all

types of PVC plastic pipe applications, Type I and Type II as well as CPVC applications. It is approved

for pressure and non-pressure, potable and non-potable, water, turf, ag, conduit, foam core, sewer,

and DWV PVC applications. Installation instructions are located on each can as well as in our

installation brochure. We recommend that you also follow the pipe and fitting manufacturers

directions in conjunction with our instructions to insure a viable joint.

™ is listed by the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical

Officials (IAPMO) and carries the shield. It is additionally listed by NSF International for use on

potable water, sewer, drain, waste and vent systems and carries the symbol and exceeds ASTM

F-656.

COLOR: Purple

VISCOSITY (Brookfield): Water Thin

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.87 ± 0.040

MAX VOC EMISSIONS: 650 G/L, per SCAQMD Rule 1168, Method 316A, Purple

Primer

™ is approved for use in the SCAQMD and related district areas for solvent weld applications

requiring primer.

For safety and health precautions please consult our Material

Safety Data Sheet on this product. Always use in a well-ventilated environment.

Never test with

compressed gas or air.

For solvent cementing in very cold conditions, please consult our cold

weather guidelines. Always wear safety gloves and avoid spills.

™ is available in 1/4 Pint through Gallon containers. The “shelf life” of Purple Primer™