I know the stuff doesn’t cost a lot. But how do you keep the stuff from getting dry. I put the top in a vise turning the can. And it still gets dry. Even tried storing it inverted.
 
Add a tiny dash of MEK solvent. Most box stores and paint stores carry
it. That is one of the solvents they use in the glue. Just enough to
make it flow again.
 

This may not answer your question directly but its what I do. Like you said, It doesn't cost much. So I usually buy the smallest amount needed for the job at hand. If I never use the rest,
so what. I always buy a new can when I can't afford a leak. Don't want to chance a leak behind a wall or over critical equipment.
 
I found if you tighten the lid tight it will be good for years. I replumbed my house plastic about 5 years ago and two months ago needed
glue some plastic pipe and it was still good. The purple stuff you put on pipe first had to be replaced. I store mine when not in use in
basement where it can't freeze in winter.
 
It's the amount of air in the can. You could put marbles or nuts in the can to bring the fluid level up and it would extend the shelf life.
 
(quoted from post at 01:08:43 03/18/18) It's the amount of air in the can. You could put marbles or nuts in the can to bring the fluid level up and it would extend the shelf life.
Thanks to all for the replies
 
The cement we get is blue when new. Turns purple with age, indicating it is of dubious quality.

Seems if I refrigerate it then it is certain to be purple when I next think I need it
 

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