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The most typical silicone RTV (room temperature vulcanizing) rubber is 
packaged with free acetic acid in the product (vinegar for non-chemist 
types). The Acetic acid evaporates from the silicone when applied and allows 
it to cure.

Acetic acid is a strong skin irritant. Vinegar, because the active 
ingredient is acetic acid, is also bad news if something (like a bandage or 
silicone rubber) prevents it from evaporating quickly.

This is an example that everything, natural or not, is a chemical and can 
cause problems or illness if misused.

Silicone rubber and silicone oils are among the least irritating or 
bio-reactive substances known to modern man.


Ed
Ed & Wendy Hauser
2994 Mittower Road
Victor, MT 59875

(406) 642-9640

ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx 


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