Dow Corning 111, Silicone Lubricant

[Messmer]

I'm thinking to order some Dow Corning 111, Silicone Lubricant for my fountain pen and other o-ring product. Is it safe?

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

Regulations: FDA (Food and Drug Administration) 21 CFR 175.300; NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) Standard 51 & 61

COLOR: Translucent

Service Temperature (High): 400 Degress F (204 Deg C)

Service Temperature (Low): -40 Degrees C (-40 Deg C)

Shelf Life: Up to 5 years @ Room Temperature in Sealed Container

Specific Gravity (sp. gr.) @ 25C: 1.00 (same specific gravity as water)

Melting Point: °F None, °C None

Consistency: NLGI 3

Solubility: INSOLUBLE in water, methanol, ethanol, or mineral oil

[MadAmos]

I have used nothing else for years I recommend it highly.

[Jimmy James]

It looks to me like that's food grade (FDA) and likely with it being a Dow Corning product high purity lab grade stuff. I don't think the stuff just about anybody can get at the hardware store in the plumbing section is bad at all (I use it myself), but I'd think the Dow Corning type would be the Cadillac of silicone greases.

[Messmer]

It looks to me like that's food grade (FDA) and likely with it being a Dow Corning product high purity lab grade stuff. I don't think the stuff just about anybody can get at the hardware store in the plumbing section is bad at all (I use it myself), but I'd think the Dow Corning type would be the Cadillac of silicone greases.

Ordered 2oz... Should last a long time.

[WOBentley]

Where did you order it from?

Edited August 7, 2011 by WOBentley

[Messmer]

Where did you order it from?

Ebay sold as silicone grease for diving equipment. LINK

Edited August 8, 2011 by Messmer