What materials should silicone caulk NOT be used on?

[Howard]

I know that the out-gas can adversely affect some types of foam. What else, and how about the actual silicone caulk?

 

[VirginiaDonkey]

What materials should silicone caulk NOT be used on?

you should not put it between two slices of bread.

 

[Colt45]

read the tube ftw?

 

[akshatp]

Shouldn't use it to cover an exposed wound

Come on, seriously? There are about 1 million things it CANNOT be used for. How about asking a mroe direct question, get to the point...

 

[mercanucaribe]

You can't use it to perk up your girlfriend's breast implants if that's what you're wondering.

 

[RGN]

Its also not to be used as lube.

 

[Greenman]

If you're talking about pure silicone, there are very few uses for it. I've seen people do thousands of dollars worth damage to their house with it. One fellow used it to caulk every joint on his wood siding, only to discover that you can't paint it, huge mess.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Never, ever, use it in your house.

 

[Squisher]

Originally posted by: Greenman
If you're talking about pure silicone, there are very few uses for it. I've seen people do thousands of dollars worth damage to their house with it. One fellow used it to caulk every joint on his wood siding, only to discover that you can't paint it, huge mess.

I use for everything I won't have to paint. Never had a problem.


BTW-use some baby oil or mineral oil on your finger to smooth it out not water.

 

[Rubycon]

For failure of the RTV bond or damage due to attack by the release of acetic acid?

There are alternatives (i.e. G.E. Silicone II) that do not release acetic acid.

The latter are NOT safe for the repair/assembly of aquaria.

You may be able to use an elastomeric copolymeric based product marketed under the popular name of Goop.

 

[Squisher]

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer
Never, ever, use it in your house.

Huh?

I have a tube in front of me that says "GE Silicone II Kitchen and Bath, 100% silicone sealant."

 

[Chaotic42]

I'd never use it on Francium.

 

[Whoozyerdaddy]

It makes a lousy salad dressing.

 

[killface]

Originally posted by: VirginiaDonkey
you should not put it between two slices of bread.

Oh come on. If you could get your caulk in your mouth, you would do it. Hell, I'd never leave the house.

 

[montypythizzle]

dont put on penis i think i read that somewhere last time researching it

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: montypythizzle
dont put on penis i think i read that somewhere last time researching it

On? Perhaps.
In? Birth control....?

 

[Howard]

I'm thinking of using it to provide shock absorption (and easy/ghetto mounting) for a microphone cartridge. I don't know if it does, but it can't hurt. The caulk will likely contact metals of some sort (solder, perhaps copper, aluminum or steel), PCB (not sure what it's made of), and perhaps a plastic or two.

http://www.panasonic.com/industrial/components/pdf/em06_wm61_a_b_dne.pdf

 

[JRich]

You forgot Poland.

 

[Fritzo]

I would not use it on silicone breast implants.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Originally posted by: Squisher

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer
Never, ever, use it in your house.

Huh?

I have a tube in front of me that says "GE Silicone II Kitchen and Bath, 100% silicone sealant."

It always causes problems with paint, it fails frequently and, is not a substitute for proper construction methods. Don't believe what the label tells you. Ask any contractor what they think of using that tube you have in front of you in the kitchen or the bath.

 

[Rubycon]

Originally posted by: Howard
I'm thinking of using it to provide shock absorption (and easy/ghetto mounting) for a microphone cartridge. I don't know if it does, but it can't hurt. The caulk will likely contact metals of some sort (solder, perhaps copper, aluminum or steel), PCB (not sure what it's made of), and perhaps a plastic or two.

http://www.panasonic.com/industrial/components/pdf/em06_wm61_a_b_dne.pdf

So you're using it to mount an electret cartridge into something that's slightly oversized?

Are you looking to use the RTV's resilency to cut down on microphonics? There's several flexible sealants you can use that will not release caustic vapors when curing. You can also use hot melt adhesive to "tack" in place and follow up with a normal curing epoxy paste such as Belzona e-metal or PC-7. The latter is more readily available to the consumer. Both feature excellent tensile and shear strength and have very low toxicities and will not harm any components applied to.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer

Originally posted by: Squisher

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer
Never, ever, use it in your house.

Huh?

I have a tube in front of me that says "GE Silicone II Kitchen and Bath, 100% silicone sealant."

It always causes problems with paint, it fails frequently and, is not a substitute for proper construction methods. Don't believe what the label tells you. Ask any contractor what they think of using that tube you have in front of you in the kitchen or the bath.

What are the ideal sealing materials for, say, a shower?

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: MS Dawn

Originally posted by: Howard
I'm thinking of using it to provide shock absorption (and easy/ghetto mounting) for a microphone cartridge. I don't know if it does, but it can't hurt. The caulk will likely contact metals of some sort (solder, perhaps copper, aluminum or steel), PCB (not sure what it's made of), and perhaps a plastic or two.

http://www.panasonic.com/industrial/components/pdf/em06_wm61_a_b_dne.pdf

So you're using it to mount an electret cartridge into something that's slightly oversized?

Yes, that's the idea. I do have a hot-glue gun, but does hot glue damp sufficiently?

 

[StevenYoo]

Silicone Caulk!
-only $14.95-
? Warning: Pregnant women, the elderly and children under 10 should avoid prolonged exposure to Silicone Caulk.
? Caution: Silicone Caulk may suddenly accelerate to dangerous speeds.
? Silicone Caulk Contains a liquid core, which, if exposed due to rupture, should not be touched, inhaled, or looked at.
? Do not use Silicone Caulk on concrete.

Discontinue use of Silicone Caulk if any of the following occurs:
? Itching
? Vertigo
? Dizziness
? Tingling in extremities
? Loss of balance or coordination
? Slurred speech
? Temporary blindness
? Profuse sweating
? Heart palpitations

If Silicone Caulk begins to smoke, get away immediately. Seek shelter and cover head.
Silicone Caulk may stick to certain types of skin.
When not in use, Silicone Caulk should be returned to its special container and kept under refrigeration...
Failure to do so relieves the makers of Silicone Caulk, Wacky Products Incorporated, and its parent company Global Chemical Unlimited, of any and all liability.
Ingredients of Silicone Caulk include an unknown glowing substance which fell to Earth, presumably from outer space.
Silicone Caulk has been shipped to our troops in Saudi Arabia and is also being dropped by our warplanes on Iraq.
Do not taunt Silicone Caulk.
Silicone Caulk comes with a lifetime guarantee.

 

[Born2bwire]

I can tell you what it's not used for. And when I do, you'll understand why I can never go back to Sea World.