Would this work without any problems?

GE II windows and doors contains dibutyltin diacetate suspended in toluene as a solvent-based released coating system. from my understanding this results in an orgonotin residual designed to coat the surface and remain there upon curing. with a little digging i found some suggestion that the dibutyltin diacetate could be contaminated with tributyltin acetate since it's apparently difficult to prevent such contamination. dibutyltn diacetate is known to leach from pvc pipes where it's used for heat stabilization. this begs the question "is it mobile in silicone polymers?".

however... dibutyltin diacetate is a known teratogen at least for frogs. that is to say it disrupts embryo development. known to swell the eggs and render them non viable. it also causes pre-mature birth and several birth defects in lab rats according to some studies.

according to GE and documented all over the web in reference to direct conversations w/ge, ge silicone II has always contained "bioseal" (the compounds mentioned above). just a few years back they changed the labels to reflect that on the kitchens and baths versions.

here is a very distinct way to tell if your silicone may contain these ingredients. if your silicone has a strong distinct scent of vinegar whilst curing it uses a different catalyst for the curing process. during the curing process, the "bioseal" off gases ammonia instead of acetic acid hence doesn't result in the strong odor.

the debate is whether or not these compounds are available to migrate into the water column or other substances one may have in their tank.

where GE stands on the issue...their formula is proprietary. so much like seachems excel, they mask direct information to an extent, but they remain solid on the point that it is not safe for terrarium or aquarium use and they will not be held liable for consequences related to misuse (other than directed) of their product. then again... this seems to remain the stance on GE I also.

this is not to say that the product isn't safe for containment of delicate species since we do not know if these harmful compounds are mobile. many people have built many forms of terra and aqua containment housings with ge II (of all forms... remember on the label or not, it's in there) and reported noticing no ill effects. but why risk it?

EDIT: feel free to link to this post whenever you encounter a question pertaining specifically to GE II.
 
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also steer clear of any products containing microban. i don't know how effective it is in silicone, but it's extremely effective when applied directly in an aqueous solution.
 
if you're hoping for babies... especially from egg scatterers that might attach the eggs to the silicone... then i'd say that's a definite yes, it must be redone with a different silicone.

if not, i'd still say it's a safer bet... but your call. however, if there's an unexplained issue in the near future...
 
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