silicone safety?

[monsteramp]

is selleys no more gaps multi purpose filler safe once it's cured?

 

[spud's_mum]

is selleys no more gaps multi purpose filler safe once it's cured?

I don't know about that brand but I have silicone (not sure what brand) in the edges if my torts table. However, my tort climbed at the edges and scratched it until it got caught on his claws. In the end I had to peel it all off probably not very helpful but I thought I'd warn you incase yours does that

 

[monsteramp]

im going to tape the edges that is sealed with silicone but will the odour or whatever seep into the substrate long term that might be harmful?

 

[Big B]

Be careful any silicone with mold inhibitors can be dangerous. You want 100% silicone nothing added. Good luck with the build.

 

[johnsonnboswell]

Aquarium sealer is safe but expensive. There's also a silicon sealer that is good for dishwashers & sinks that's safe. Look for that on the label.

 

[DawnH]

Unless I am mistaken, most silicones will say how long before it is fully cured on the back. If it were me personally, I would wait till it is fully cured to use.

 

[mini_max]

I'm not sure what that product is, but If it's that expanding foam stuff, I'd say if it's accessible by your tort, then no. We have the tiniest crack by our patio door filled with it, and when our tortoise is outside he finds that little spot, out of the whole yard, and tries to eat it. It cures yellow and he's super attracted to yellow things....maybe it's just a Max thing.

 

[monsteramp]

its a gap filler. i will be taping the silicone lining with industrial tape, followed by plastic tarp placed at the base of the enclosure. then the substrate will be added in. should be safe right?

 

[Tom]

Big B said it. I use GE Silicone I, and nothing else. It is pure silicone sealant with no additives of any kind. It fully cures in 48 hours, but it dry to touch in just a few hours. After the 48 hours there is no smell or fumes whatsoever.