Spears
LX-5 PVC One-Step Low Extractable Cement
- SKU:
- LX5C
- Availability:
- Usually Ships Same Day
- Weight:
- 0.00 LBS
Description
LX-5 PVC One-Step Low Extractable Cement
Spears® Manufacturing LX-5™ PVC One-Step Low Extractable Cement is a clear, fast-setting solvent cement specifically formulated for compatible Spears® Low Extractable PVC piping systems.
The specialty low-extractable formulation is designed for high-purity PVC applications where minimizing potential contaminants is important, while providing a convenient one-step joining method for properly prepared compatible PVC pipe and fittings.
Product Highlights
- Clear cement
- Fast-setting formula
- Regular-body consistency
- One-step PVC solvent cement
- Designed for high-purity applications
- Formulated for Low Extractable PVC piping
- Helps reduce potential for TOC contamination
- Interference-fit applications through 6" diameter
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Low Extractable PVC Solvent Cement |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Spears® Manufacturing |
| Product Series | LX-5™ |
| Color | Clear |
| Resin | PVC |
| Body | Regular Body |
| Relative Set | Fast |
| Configuration | One-Step / No Primer Required |
| Maximum Size | Through 6" Interference Fit |
| ASTM Standard | ASTM D2564 |
| Maximum VOC Emissions | 425 g/L |
| Shelf Life | 3 Years from Date Stamped on Container |
Low Extractable Formulation
LX-5™ is formulated specifically for Spears® Low Extractable PVC piping systems, providing a specialized joining product for applications where reducing potential contaminants within the completed piping system is an important consideration.
The low-extractable formulation contains fewer contaminants than conventional PVC solvent cements, helping make it well suited for compatible high-purity installations where controlling extractables and maintaining clean process conditions are important.
One-Step PVC Joining
LX-5™ provides a one-step solvent-cement joining method for its specified Low Extractable PVC applications, allowing compatible pipe and fittings to be joined without a separate primer when installed according to Spears® requirements.
The mating pipe and fitting surfaces should still be clean, dry, properly prepared, and assembled promptly after cement application so the completed connection can develop the intended strength and dependable long-term performance.
High-Purity PVC Applications
Spears® developed LX-5™ for compatible Low Extractable and high-purity PVC piping installations where standard solvent-cement formulations may introduce more extractable material than the process or application is intended to tolerate.
Always confirm the PVC system type, connection size, process requirements, operating conditions, and applicable Spears® joining instructions before selecting LX-5™ and completing the solvent-cement connection.
Installation & Selection Considerations
- Check the cement before use.
- Keep the container tightly sealed.
- Keep joining surfaces clean and dry.
- Verify Low Extractable PVC compatibility.
- Follow Spears® joining and cure requirements before service.
Review the supplied Spears® documents for additional LX-5™ product information, Low Extractable PVC compatibility, joining requirements, standards, storage guidance, and technical specifications before use.
Need Help Selecting Low Extractable PVC Cement?
Our PVC product specialists can help review your pipe size, Low Extractable PVC system, high-purity application requirements, joining conditions, service environment, and installation needs before you order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is LX-5™ cement?
LX-5™ is supplied as a clear PVC solvent cement, helping provide a clean finished appearance while making it suitable for compatible Low Extractable PVC piping installations.
Is LX-5™ fast setting?
Yes. Spears® identifies LX-5™ as a fast-setting, regular-body PVC solvent cement designed for compatible Low Extractable PVC joining applications.
What is LX-5™ designed for?
LX-5™ is specifically formulated for compatible Spears® Low Extractable PVC piping systems used in applications where controlling potential extractables is an important system requirement.
Does LX-5™ require primer?
LX-5™ is designed as a one-step solvent cement for its specified Low Extractable PVC applications and does not require a separate primer when used according to Spears® requirements.
Why is LX-5™ called low extractable?
The specialty formulation contains fewer contaminants than conventional PVC solvent cements, helping reduce the potential for extractables in compatible high-purity piping systems.
What size piping can LX-5™ be used with?
LX-5™ is specified for compatible Low Extractable PVC piping with interference-fit applications through 6" diameter when installed according to Spears® joining requirements.
What is the shelf life of LX-5™?
The specified shelf life is three years from the date stamped on the container when the cement is stored and maintained according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
Where can I find additional LX-5™ information?
Use the supplied Spears® Super Sourcebook and LX-5™ Technical Specifications above for additional information about product selection, compatibility, application, joining, and installation requirements.
Important Ordering & Installation Notes
- Check the container date before use.
- Keep the cement tightly sealed between uses.
- Verify Low Extractable PVC system compatibility.
- Confirm the cement suits the intended high-purity application.
- Allow the completed solvent-cement joint to cure before service.
