Re: oil and silicone

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Original poster: "G by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <bog-at-cinci.rr-dot-com>

Hello Chris,

I believe you will find 'Goop' and Elmer's ProBond will adhere to the 
plastic (low-density polyethylene) of your container. Goop is a 
miracle-adhesive for plastics. If memory serves, Probond is a 
polyurethane resin that cures on contact with atmospheric moisture (I 
have not tried it on ldpe though). Goop has toluene so I am not sure 
of its method...

I am using Goop extensively for my hv isolation standoffs (ldpe from 
a 55-gal barrel).

One tip: make sure to clean the plastic with a de-greasing solvent if 
it has been exposed to oil.

good luck!
Gregory

>  Hi all!
>
>  I was wondering if any of you have experience with the effects of oil on
>  silicone sealant. I am thinking of enclosing a transformer in a plastic tub
>  (like rubbermaid). I would like to seal the lid with silicone to prevent oil
>  leakage. will it work? or will the oil attack the silicone in some way?
>
>  Chris W