It's non-toxic and doesn't allow bacteria to grow on it easily, but you don't say in what way safe. It's safe to cook with.
It seems reasonably safe for body implants - although there are complications.
It's not very safe to build a car with.
Silicone is considered to be a very safe polymer with virtually no toxic effects in most environments. Also, as silicone is not considered as hazardous waste it can be disposed of in accordance with the local regulations regarding waste disposal.
20-25% dimethicon or silicone oil,10% mineral oil, emulsifier, thickener and water
Silicone is a synthetic polymer, derived from silicon metal. The nature of its origin gives it a number of significant advantages over conventional rubber polymers. Silicone is available in the form of rubbers, greases, and fluids. Please see the Primasil Silicones FAQ for more answers www.primasil.com
Silicone ImplantsSilicone implants have a silicone rubber shell that is filled with a fixed amount of silicone gel. Each implant has a patch that covers the manufacturing port of the implant.
You can find silicone rubber anywhere. A trip to your local hardware store will yield the best results. But amazon carries thousands of pounds of silicone rubber on their website.
Yes, silicone is microwave safe. It is also safe to put in the dishwasher, and even in the oven.
It never harms the toddler when the wristband is made of 100% latex-free silicone material.
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It's best to use silicone on silicon.
Silicone wristbands are safe for children of an appropriate age. They would not be safe, for example, for a one-year old who puts everything in his/her mouth. But for an older child, they are just fine. Unless you have a child like mine that likes to use them like rubber bands to shoot at his sister...them maybe they are not so safe after all!
According to many experts it is never safe to use a silicone spatula. The silicone will start to come off into your food starting with its first use. There are also health concerns about heating the silicone. Go to this website for a healthier option: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004OCOP?ie=UTF8&tag=nilssonsnatur-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B00004OCOP
Yes. There are many thousands of products manufactured from silicon which are intended and safe for use in both conventional and microwave baking.
Most pet stores will carry aquarium safe silicone. However, G.E. Silicone is fine from a hardware store, just make sure that it's 100% silicone and isn't for kitchen or bath as these usually have additives to prevent mold, etc. Check for that on the tube.
No. Implants are tested with high heat and pressure. They are safe because they are made of silicone.
Both silicone and saline implants are considered to be very safe, and both require replacement after a period of some years (depending on the type). Saline implants are substantially less expensive than silicone, but look and feel less natural.
Silicone is considered to be a very safe polymer with virtually no toxic effects in most environments. Also, as silicone is not considered as hazardous waste it can be disposed of in accordance with the local regulations regarding waste disposal.
Steel is fine if you are careful not to scratch it, otherwise get some that are silicone coated.