Silicon & naptha

[David ilvedson]

> Date:          Sun, 23 Nov 1997 22:29:59 -0600 (CST)
> To:            pianotech@ptg.org
> From:          kam544@ionet.net (Keith McGavern)
> Subject:       Re: Silicon & naptha
> Reply-to:      pianotech@ptg.org

I agree with Keith...I bought some silicone in a plastic 
bottle from Yamaha many years ago after attending the "Little 
Red School House".  I also have never used it and it is still 
full. 

David ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA 

 >In a message dated 97-11-23 00:27:37 EST, you write:
> >
> ><< To Dave Peake!!
> >                        Silicone can ONLY be stored in metal OR glass NOT
> > plastic. It would eventually pass thruogh the plastic and you only have the
> > carrier fluid left which is why you dont notice this much. When you buy it,
> > it comes in a metal can...
> >                                                      Theodore Mamel RPT
> >                                                       Pittsburgh Chapter
> >  >>
> >Theodore,
> >
> >Then why does it last longer in an airtight heavy duty plastic container?
> > Glass jars, not matter how tight I make it, evaporates the silnap in a
> >hurry.  Never a problem with what I use.
> >
> >Dave Peake, RPT
> >Portland, OR
> 
> I have Silicone (Silioil), Part #TX650001, that I ordered years ago, still
> unused.  It was delivered in a non-flexible plastic container with a metal
> screw-on cap, and that was sealed inside a plastic bag.  I believe this
> would constitute a debunking of plastic being a non-suitable container for
> silicone.
> 
> Keith A. McGavern
> kam544@ionet.net
> Registered Piano Technician
> Oklahoma Chapter 731
> Piano Technicians Guild
> USA
> 
> 
> 
> 
ilvey
Pacifica, CA
ilvey@a.crl.com