"Allodoxaphobia" wrote in message
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On Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:36:17 -0500, Billy Burpelson wrote:

I am a bit puzzled. IIRC, the silicone in women's breast implants
would/could/did leak and cause fairly serious health problems. Yet, Dr.
Ornitz says "Silicone oils are excellent from a health standpoint" and
Mr. Smith says: "food grade".

Could anyone take a shot at explaining this apparent dichotomy?

Plaintiffs' lawyers and defendants' lawyers....

In the food industry, it is necessary to provide lubricants, coolants, etc.,
for the proper operation of equipment and preparation of product. The same
holds true in the pharmaceutical/medical device industries, where silicone
(medical grade 360) is used to lubricate rubber stoppers which are inserted
by machine into vials, etc.

There are at least 2 classifications: (1) product contact, and (2)
incidental product contact. These are essentially the same; just a matter
of degree.

They (silicones) are not a food ingredient.

HankG