Solvent weld cement composition in aerosol form

The present invention relates in general to an aerosol solvent weld cement and pertains more particularly to a solvent weld cement composition which comprises at least one polymer resin, at least one welding solvent, and at least one conventional propellant, the solvent weld cement being stable when stored in and dispensed from an aerosol container. The solvent weld cement (SWC) of the present invention is an improvement over conventional SWC since SWC has not previously been successfully stored and dispensed by aerosol means. Solvent weld cement (SWC) is used to fuse polymer pipes together. SWC is conventionally dispensed in liquid form from an open container by a swab or brush, resulting in release of fumes, oxidation and contamination of the SWC, as well as environmental contamination due to spilled SWC. A SWC is provided which remains stable while being stored in and dispensed from an aerosol container. The SWC composition comprises a polymer resin, CPVC, a solvent system including tetrahydrofuran, and at least one conventional propellant to allow the SWC to be dispensed from an aerosol container. The resulting SWC remains stable during storage, and when dispensed from the aerosol can provides a SWC with improved uniformity of application, ease of application, greater set-up time, and a SWC which is environmentally friendly.