Database Of Aquarium Safe Silicone (Add Your Aquarium Safe Product)

[ckmullin]

FitoPharmer, that silicon in question is a tried and true product which has been used widely by hobbyists. I've never heard on any forum or from any contact that GE I silicone causing any problems for anyone. Why it's #1 on the list, safe to use and easy to find for purchase.

Reef Puffer, I'm glad you have had no ill effects if it was the GE !! however that product is associated with problems due to the additives in that silicone and is widely documented on it's negative effects. If you haven't had problems, i'm quite happy since it's killed many other tanks...count yourself lucky.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by ckmullin

FitoPharmer, that silicon in question is a tried and true product which has been used widely by hobbyists. I've never heard on any forum or from any contact that GE I silicone causing any problems for anyone. Why it's #1 on the list, safe to use and easy to find for purchase.

It's believed that GE I had it's formula changed recently and has been blamed for several problems. I recall someone contacted GE and confirmed this.

[ckmullin]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

It's believed that GE I had it's formula changed recently and has been blamed for several problems. I recall someone contacted GE and confirmed this.

I'll phone them Tuesday.

[Aquattro]

Let us know!

[ckmullin]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Let us know!

A bit late as it's Wednesday however did make that call.

to quote "The Silicone I Windows and Doors formulation has not changed and is the same as in the past" also to quote "...other products do carry the mold inhibitor but this product does not."

So, from the makers mouth nothing has changed.

Anyone who wished to contact can do so via:
http://www.caulkyourhome.com/contact-us.php
1-866-275-4372

MSDS: http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov...ds&id=13039015

[Lampshade]

Not quite silicon, but saved my butt more than once, Orca Reef Glue.

Orca Glue @ JL

sorry for not having the full links of info/pictures, i don't have any in my house right now.

[intarsiabox]

Originally Posted by ckmullin

A bit late as it's Wednesday however did make that call.

to quote "The Silicone I Windows and Doors formulation has not changed and is the same as in the past" also to quote "...other products do carry the mold inhibitor but this product does not."

So, from the makers mouth nothing has changed.

Anyone who wished to contact can do so via:
http://www.caulkyourhome.com/contact-us.php
1-866-275-4372

MSDS: http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov...ds&id=13039015

This has come up before and I contacted GE directly (nobody know more about a product than the manufacturer) as did others and all were told that this silicone is not aquarium safe. The product label itself states "NOT FOR: Surfaces that will exceed 400 degrees, food contact surfaces, aquariums." Whether this is just to cover their tails or not I can't say as I have used it in the past as well with no issues. But when the same company makes SCS1200 which is aquarium safe one has to wonder why the GE I brand says it's not.

[dustinc]

I bought a tube of the GE Silicone 1* as listed on the first post, but I believe it is unfit for aquariums as it says contains petroleum distillates in very fine print on the back, and also says not for use below the waterline in aquariums.

[FitoPharmer]

Originally Posted by ckmullin

FitoPharmer, that silicon in question is a tried and true product which has been used widely by hobbyists. I've never heard on any forum or from any contact that GE I silicone causing any problems for anyone. Why it's #1 on the list, safe to use and easy to find for purchase.

I thought the exact same thing when I purchased it. I had used it before several times with great success. But I can say the thread I initially linked to was posted for a reason. I remember seeing some threads on RC about this as well. I do not know if it was a single bad batch or product formulation change.

There are several types that are easy to get and say specifically food and or aquariums safe on the label. For the hassle of possibly doing it wrong compared to the slight cost increase of doing it right in the first place, why risk it? It reminds me of people suggesting buying calcium chloride driveway deicer for dosing.

[ashr]

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