John Smith wrote:

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Actually, I don't know why anyone would use or suggest the use of
anything but silicone.

You can tear the case off your TV/radio, sit the chassis down in an
aquarium full of the stuff, turn it on and watch it! Pull it out,
remove the silicone, put it back in its' case and expect it to go to
live expectancy, or beyond ...

Try that with anything else ...

Regards,
JS

Indeed, if you are using food grade, you might be able to take a
tablespoon or two for constipation--heck, a few here could use that ...
ROFLOL

Regards,
JS