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Kamphiker
Explorer
Jun 01, 2019

PVC Pipe Solvent/Cement, How do you Prolong in storage ?

Any tricks in keeping shelf Life ? I purchase the smallest size containers for occasional use. By the time I get to another project I have to throw out the last purchase & buy new. It makes simp...
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LarryJM
Explorer II
Jun 01, 2019
joshuajim wrote:
I give the can a shot of argon from the TIG to displace the O2. Seems to keep a long time.


Along the same lines ....

Put a layer of the solvent (Acetone/Methyl Ketone) on top and DO NOT MIX ... It won't last forever, but will extend what is left in the can by preventing air to be in actual contact with the cement liquid until that sacrifical top layer of solvent evaporates.

Larry

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