Silicone for resealing question

[ColtsGuy77]

I picked up some 100% silicone from ace. It says that it prevents against mold not mildew. Did I get the wrong one. Please help don't wanna have to strip it off id it its. Thanks

 

[ColtsGuy77]

Its for windows and doors if I might add

 

[steez]

Is it aquarium safe? lil fishy symbol on it?

 

[ColtsGuy77]

Ended up just picking up some marineland and taking the other back thanks allot

 

[ColtsGuy77]

Just cleaned it n sealed it gonna water check in 24 hours n well c if it holds. Hope so

 

[glassbird]

Just for future knowledge...if a tube of silicone says anything about preventing mold and mildew then it is the WRONG type. Many kitchen and bath silicones say that because those areas are prone to mildew/mold issues. Generally, window and door silicones do not say it, but there may be some out there that do have a mildewcide...always read the label.

And don't just read far enough to see that a tube is "100% silicone"...that sounds like it has to be free of anything but silicone, right? Wrong! A tube of silicone labeled 100% silicone can still have other stuff in it...like mildew preventers. Not sure how that can be legal, and it is really misleading, but I see it all the time.

 

[ColtsGuy77]

Thanks for the heads up didn't know that, glad I went with the marineland then.