I am using ge clear 100% silicon to seal a 3d background on..but i notice it says "mold free" ...so it must have a chemical that fights mold..is it safe?
Is 100% ge pure silicon safe to use if it is mold free?
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I've always stayed away from any mold resistant silicone. You may be able to cure the silicone for certain amount of days and reduce toxicity though, not sure exactly on time frame though
GE1 is what you want without mold inhibitors. If I took a guess I'd say you have the GE2 variety. Either way no do not use it in your tank.
Agree with guys. My professional friend and I only use GE1 - the label on that says either "safe for aquarium use" (IIRC they removed it) or "safe for incidental exposure to food or drinking water" or some such language.
I strongly recommend reading the label attentively and entirely.
It's not studied well in our circles but anti-mold agents are "a priori" toxic to fish, maybe be even "de facto".
I strongly recommend reading the label attentively and entirely.
It's not studied well in our circles but anti-mold agents are "a priori" toxic to fish, maybe be even "de facto".
I wouldn't dare use it. In South Africa you get marine silicone and though it's a bit more expensive it's all I use