Is aquarium silicon food safe?

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  1. Varkie

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    Hey guys
    This is a bit weird I know, but my wife wants to make food moulds.
    The food safe silicon costs an arm and a leg if you can find it, but the bostick marine silicon is R 16 at builders.
    It doesn't say 100% silicon or anything on the pack, but I'm thinking if it is fish safe, it must be food safe.
    Anyone know anything about this?
    Thanks
     
    Varkie, Jan 3, 2013
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    Well i would say if you finnished the moulds let them soak in water for 48 hours. It will absorb the fumes of the silicon. Or thats what ive hears. Hth
     
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    IMO if it has cured properly you can use it.
     
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    thanks guys :)
     
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