Plumbing - Solvent Cement - Y2 and Y2DS Premium Medium Bodied ABS

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Product Codes:

38Y2 - Y2 ABS Solvent Cement

38Y2ALT - Y2DS ABS Solvent Cement

Product Description and Uses:

Schwartz Premium ABS Cement is used for bonding ABS to ABS pipes for non-pressure applications such as DWV and pipe fittings.

Certification:

CSA certified for ABS non-pressure applications.

 

Y2 - Standard Container Sizes

473 ml Dauber

946 ml Dauber

3.78 Litre Screw Top

Y2DS - Standard Container Sizes

118 ml Dauber

236 ml Dauber

473 ml Dauber

946 ml Dauber

Physical Properties:

Density:

0.85 – 0.89 g/ml

Weight Solids:

21 - 31%

Flashpoint:

- 8.9°C

Viscosity:

400 - 600 cps Brookfield LV

Lap Shear:

800 psi (5.5MPa) at 48 hrs per ASTM D 2235

Appearance:

Yellow liquid

Shelf Life:

3 years unopened

 

Suggested Uses:

For ABS to ABS non-pressure applications such as drain, waste and vent pipes and fittings.

Application Tools:

Dauber or brush.

Clean-up Solvent:

VC100

Pot Life:

NA

Cementing Procedure:

  1. Cut pipe square
  2. Clean and bevel pipe
  3. Dry fit
  4. Use Schwartz VC100 Primer Cleaner to ensure that the surfaces to be bonded are clean and dry. Wipe surfaces with a clean, dry rag, removing all traces if dirt, grime and moisture.
  5. Apply a wet even coat of Schwartz ABS Cement on full bond area of the fitting.
  6. Apply a wet even coat of Schwartz ABS Cement on full bond area of the pipe.
  7. Immediately insert the pipe into the fitting and give a quarter turn.
  8. Hold pipe for 30 seconds to prevent pull back.
  9. Carefully wipe off excess without disturbing joint.
  10. Allow joints to set at least 30 minutes before moving or shifting joints.

Refer to Schwartz Technical Bulletin - Solvent Welding Plastic Pipe and Fittings for detailed information.

Set Times:

Handle newly assembled joints carefully until cement has gone through its set period.

Recommended set time is temperature dependent:

- Minimum 30 minutes at 15ºC to 38ºC

- Minimum 1 hour at 7ºC to 15ºC

- Minimum 2 hours at 0ºC to 4ºC

Cure Times:

 

Test Pressures For Pipe Sizes 1⁄2" to 1-1⁄4"

Test Pressures For Pipe Sizes 1-1⁄2" to 3"

Test Pressures For Pipe Sizes 3-1⁄2" to 8"

Temperature Range

During Cure Period

Up to 180 psi

Above 180 to 370 psi

Up To 180 psi

Above 180 To 315 psi

Up To 180 psi

Above 180 To 315 psi

15°C - 38°C

1 hr.

6 hr

2 hr.

12 hr.

8 hr.

24 hr.

4°C - 15°C

2 hr.

12 hr.

4 hr.

24 hr.

16 hr.

48 hr.

Storage:

Store indoor at room temperature, away from heat, ignition sources, open flames and direct sunlight.

Warning:

Avoid open flames, turn off all pilot lights, ensure that work area is properly ventilated.

Soiled rags and waste products may contain combustible liquids or vapours and SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUST, dispose in accordance with local regulations.

Refer to MSDS for information on safe use of this product.