All solvent cements and primers for plastic pipe are flammable and should not be used or stored near heat, spark, open flames and other sources of ignition. Vapors may ignite explosively. Keep containers closed when not in use and covered as much as possible when in use. Use in well ventilated area. If confined or partially enclosed, use forced ventilation or NIOSH approved respirator. Avoid breathing vapors. Atmospheric levels should be maintained below established exposure limits contained in the product's Material Safety Data Sheet. If airborne concentrations exceed those limits, use of a NIOSH approved organic vapor cartridge with full face piece is recommended. The effectiveness of an air purifying respirator is limited. Use it only for a single, short term exposure. For emergency and other conditions where short term exposure guidelines may be exceeded, use an approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. Do not smoke, eat or drink while using these products. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash clothing if contaminated before reuse. May cause eye injury. Protective equipment such as gloves, goggles and impervious apron should be used. Keep out of reach of children. Carefully read our Material Safety Data Sheets and follow all precautions.

FIRST AID

Inhalation: If ill effects result from inhalation, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call physician immediately.
Eye Contact: Flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes and call a physician.
Skin Contact: Wash with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation develops, get medical attention.
Ingestion: If swallowed, drink 1 or 2 glasses of water or milk.
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Contact physician immediately.

Do not use a dry granular calcium hypochlorite as a disinfecting material for water purification in potable water piping systems. The introduction of granules or pellets of calcium hypochlorite with PVC and CPVC solvent cements and primers (including their vapors) may result in a violent chemical reaction if a water solution is not used. It is advisable to purify lines by pumping chlorinated water into the piping system - this solution will be nonvolatile. Furthermore, dry granular calcium hypochlorite should not be stored or used near solvent cements and primers. All systems should be flushed before start-up to remove excess fumes from piping system.

New or repaired potable water systems shall be purged of deleterious matter and disinfected prior to utilization. The method to be followed shall be that prescribed by the health authority having jurisdiction or, in the absence of a prescribed method, the procedure described in either AWWA C651 or AWWA C652.

USE CAUTION WITH WELDING TORCHES

At construction sites where plastic pipe is being installed or has recently been solvent welded, extreme caution should be taken when using welding torches or other equipment where sparks may be involved. Flammable vapors from cemented joints sometimes linger within or around a piping system for some time.

Special care must be taken when using a welding torch in these installations:

A. Well casing, elevator shafts and other confined areas.
B. Installing pumps in irrigation water lines.
C. Plastic pipe systems in industrial plant areas with little or no air circulation.

In all cases, solvent vapors must be removed by air circulation, purging, or other means prior to the use of welding torches, or other spark or flame generating equipment or procedures.