I did a dumb thing.... what are my next steps?

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Hi all. Without thinking I used a silicone remover to remove the partition in my 30 gallons. No fish in it of course. It is biodegradable and water-based. Apparently, it removes the molecular bond between the silicone so it comes off in strips. Will I be ok if I rinse it a lot? Or should I just scrap the tank?
 
KATALEKEEPER said:
Hi all. Without thinking I used a silicone remover to remove the partition in my 30 gallons. No fish in it of course. It is biodegradable and water-based. Apparently, it removes the molecular bond between the silicone so it comes off in strips. Will I be ok if I rinse it a lot? Or should I just scrap the tank?
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What are the ingredients of the remover?
 
I don't know the product but most likely it is acetone-based, as acetone is the solvent of most silicone adhesives. If so, it should be rendered harmless if profusely rinsed with water and allowed to dry.
 
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FJB said:
I don't know the product but most likely it is acetone-based, as acetone is the solvent of most silicone adhesives. If so, it should be rendered harmless if profusely rinsed with water and allowed to dry.
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Yes Acetone let it dry completely and do your reseal.
 
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FJB said:
I don't know the product but most likely it is acetone-based, as acetone is the solvent of most silicone adhesives. If so, it should be rendered harmless if profusely rinsed with water and allowed to dry.
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yes it is acetone based
 
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