is storing silicon sealant in the fridge with our food dangerous??

[bloodred]

hi does silicon sealant(which i used for repairing glass tank cracks) emits any toxic gases that would poison our food or poses any harm when stored in the fridge together with the food??
thx.

 

[mgk]

hi does silicon sealant(which i used for repairing glass tank cracks) emits any toxic gases that would poison our food or poses any harm when stored in the fridge together with the food??
thx.

is it in the container then? if yes then no its fine.

 

[jworth]

if its still in the tube then there is no reason for it to be in the fridge at all. but no i wouldnt imagine it would be a problem. I use silicone many times a week and the fumes havent killed me yet.

 

[bloodred]

if its still in the tube then there is no reason for it to be in the fridge at all. but no i wouldnt imagine it would be a problem. I use silicone many times a week and the fumes havent killed me yet.

my place has temperature above 30degree celsius and my silicon would dry up pretty fast if not kept in the fridge...

 

[thepede]

if you don't use the silicone very often, and have access to one, use a vacuum sealer. you want to eliminate exposure to air to keep it from drying out.

 

[I<3fish]

Is it opened? If it's not opened then leave it. If it is, just pust a screw in the top. That's what I do, and I live where the temperature is about 110 F in my garage in the summer time. I can use it for about 1 year before it shows any sign of hardening other than the stuff near the lid. Plus silicone is EXTREMELY cheap and I wouldn't risk putting it with my food.

 

[Bighurt]

As long as its not in a mustard container you should be safe...

 

[oblrman]

Silicone itself is benign. The emulsifiers used in the tube may not be. Why take a risk? Remember that plastic is not air tight and anything stored in plastic will slowly leak to the atmosphere over time. If you store the silicone in the fridge use a glass jar with a metal lid. That being said why go through all this hastle to save a few bucks. Throw partial tubes away and get a new one when you need it!