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Default Regarding O-Rings Lubricating..

On Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:30:51 -0400, "Ed Pawlowski"
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You can use silicone grease but it is more costly and really isn't
needed. What would you rather ingest? Vaseline or Silicone?



Silicone, of course, It is inert and will pass through the digestive system.
That is one reason silicone is used for medical devices with body contact.


In the context of a lubricants that may be ingested Vaseline is pure
and Silicone lubricant is not. Silicone lubricant has unknown added
ingredients that would make me hesitate.

Petroleum jelly is used on cosmetics and on cuts because it is safe too.
Lots of uses for it.
http://www.gomestic.com/Homemaking/2...um-Jelly.37106
Not to mention as a cheap sex lubricant