all pipe cement reef safe?

AMD30 · 04/12/2007, 03:34 PM

Hi, i just cemented an abs male fitting to my flex pvc using a black cement from Oatey and not sure if its reef safe? i looked on the cement bottle and it doesnt say if its safe for human consumption. did i use the wrong cement? or can it be used?

BruiseAndy · 04/12/2007, 04:19 PM

Looks like its made of MEK, abs, and a colorant. MEK is used in acrylic cement so I'd say thats safe, ABS is safe, and the colorant is safe.
Wouldn't worry about.
Side note is PVC will offgas certain chemicals that ABS will not.

http://www.oatey.com/usenglish_msds/CEM160E5.pdf

AMD30 · 04/12/2007, 04:38 PM

ok, thx for the info!

04/12/2007, 03:34 PM	#1
AMD30 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: phx Posts: 619	all pipe cement reef safe? Hi, i just cemented an abs male fitting to my flex pvc using a black cement from Oatey and not sure if its reef safe? i looked on the cement bottle and it doesnt say if its safe for human consumption. did i use the wrong cement? or can it be used?

04/12/2007, 04:19 PM	#2
BruiseAndy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ogden ut Posts: 896	Looks like its made of MEK, abs, and a colorant. MEK is used in acrylic cement so I'd say thats safe, ABS is safe, and the colorant is safe. Wouldn't worry about. Side note is PVC will offgas certain chemicals that ABS will not. http://www.oatey.com/usenglish_msds/CEM160E5.pdf __________________ "Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." Current Tank Info: 150g and 75g

04/12/2007, 04:38 PM	#3
AMD30 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: phx Posts: 619	ok, thx for the info!