Can I Use Acetone as Pvc Primer

So, will acetone do the same job as the PVC primer? Well, yes it can be moderately effective in cleaning and softening the pipe, readying it for the PVC cement.

What is a substitute for PVC primer?

MEK (abbreviation for the chemical name of its solvent) can be used to thin thickened adhesive, which happens over time. A very small dab of Gorilla Glue would hold the joints of your PVC creation together just fine.

Does PVC react with acetone?

Acetone is listed as a solvent and at high concentration will dissolve PVC. You can expect damage to your PVC piping over time. Additionally, acetone is used as a solvent in most commercial PVC fitting cements so the acetone will loosen the fittings resulting in leaks.