Made FRESH for AAP
by American Aquarium Sealants/ASI 10.2 oz. Contractor Tube (ASI #502)
We also rotate our stock daily to insure freshness too!!
Beware of clearance aquarium silicone sold elsewhere that is NOT fresh or sellers not even in the aquarium category that have no experience using this product!!
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As per in depth information by AAP/ASI, this is a FDA/Agricultre Canada Rated Fish/Food Safe Product!!
We have professional aquarium building experience dating back to 1978,
why purchase anywhere else?
American Aquarium Products (AAP) are the Aquarium/Pond Information Leaders since 1978 with the largest most updated library of aquarium keeping information to be found anywhere.
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• Aquarium Construction Grade Silicone,
Made FRESH in USA to AAP Professional Standards
• Fresh Product, unlike most discount sellers of similar silicone products
• Safe for all Aquarium, Pond, Vivarium, & Terrarium use and ALL aquatic life
• Waterproof seal
• Harmless to fresh and saltwater fish;
100% USDA guaranteed safe!!
• AAP/ASI Silicones cure at the “proper” rate,
• High Performance sealant adhesive, versatile, long life, weather resistant, for both inside and outside glass aquarium use
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Our
PREMIUM
AAP/ASI Aquarium Silicone Sealant can be applied to surface temperatures from -18°C to +50°C (0°F to +120°F) and after curing, withstands constant operating temperatures from -57°C to +233°C (-70° F to 450°F).
Won’t crack or shrink,
remains flexible, & will not crumble, crack or dry out
• Used by many Glass Aquarium Manufacturers (not meant for acrylic aquariums which require glue/cement);
REFERENCE, PLEASE READ IN FULL AS THIS ARTICLE BACKS UP ALL OUR CLAIMS IN THIS LISTING TOO
(including information not found on the product label):
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“AQUARIUM/POND ANSWERS; AQUARIUM SILICONE USE, REPAIR, DIY”
(If you cannot click on this link above, copy and search online for this excellent article by aquarium keeping guru Carl Strohmeyer)
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A Quality Silicone
without the brand name price of Silicone from
the only seller with professional aquarium construction & repair experience going back to 1978!!
A
ONE year warranty from the day of shipping, when stored in original,
unopened container at or below 32°C/90°F (actual product lifespan when
properly stored
is years
as per professional use)
The freshest product based on our professional online store and eBay store sales in high volume
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As per above article, This silicone meets the following specifications
; Agricultre Canada, USDA, FDA
regulation #21 CFR 175.105, Mil Spec mil-46106 Type 1 and US Fed. Specs.
TT-S-001543A Class B and TT-S-00230C Type 2 ClassB. UL File #E209770
From Above Referenced Article (Aquarium Silicone Use, Repair, DIY):
Why is this important?
Too fast a cure will not allow proper surface adhesion especially in important seams.
It is also hard to work with in building aquariums and the person needs
to work very quickly (usually too quickly) for proper aquarium
construction.
Not all silicone formulas are the same
, as stated
earlier, Dow Corning, AAP, and GE produce a RTV silicone that cures at
an even and slow rate necessary for aquariums. It is also noteworthy
that most silicones labeled as 100% RTV, are still not food grade.
As an example, the popular silicone sold in hardware stores is GE012A
(aka GE 1) which contains Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (aka D4). GE 1
or GE012A has D4 at 1-5% by weight.
Ever have one tank that nothing survives in?
It probably had that 5% or worse of D4.
AAP/ASI Silicone has D4 @ .2% or less by weight.
Studies on D4 have shown extremely low quantities (we are talking µg /
liter) can limit growth, reproduction, and decrease health in fish and
it isn’t good for us either. It also bioaccumulates. Once these
silicones cure the risk is lessened, but D4 DOES still leach into water
and even fatty tissues.
These hardware store 100% silicone contain D4 that is bad for your
fish at low doses, although not immediately fatal at the levels leached
into your aquarium. Just like you can drink water with high levels of
lead or even arsenic for years and have no trouble, but eventually.
Yes there are many studies that show D4 leaches from silicone. None that
we know of that involve aquariums though. Most studies are medical
devices, implants, IV tubing, baby bottle nipples, water storage, etc.
Guess aquariums aren’t that much of a priority for toxicologists? But
then you gotta follow the money.
Why use a hardware store brand that is not certified as safe for
human food container construction to place your important delicate aquatic pets into an
aquarium constructed with??
• Available in Clear & Black
TIPS:
1.
If a repair is being made, make sure to remove ALL of the
damaged sealant use a clean/new Single-Edge Razor Blade, clean area to
be repaired with a clean cloth.
2.
Apply Silicone
using a caulking gun
with an appropriate bead size for the size of aquarium
or other job being constructed. In other words; 1/4″ bead for 1/4″ glass
width.
The picture to the left demonstrates this with the construction of a 1/8″ thick glass lid “hinge”
Please Click on Picture to Enlarge
3.
Allow 48 hours for silicone to cure (24 hours for minor repairs)
4.
AAP founder, aquarium keeping guru Carl Strohmeyer, recommends one tube of these professional grade silicones per complete 50 gallon aquarium re-build. Often much less can be used, since these silicones are very strong in tension, so an experienced aquarium builder will likely need even much less
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(we will return back to buyer any exchanges/replacements then at our
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