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Gordon Henderson
 
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RickyC wrote:

Very informative - thank you! I undestand that mineral oils (and
gease) rots rubber. What about silicone grease? Is that safe to use on
rubber? And then there is neoprene (as often used nowadays in place of
rubber for seals and o-rings. Which greases are safe to use on that? I
think you might know the answer.


Divers have been using silicone grease on rubber, etc. for
decades... Whether that makes it suitable or not, who knows, but it's
used and seems to do the job just fine.

However, don't get it on neoprene if you want to glue it afterwards!!!

If you just want to lubricate rubber or neoprene to make it slip onto
something, KY or Vet-Lube is easier to handle and washes off.

Vet-Lube is avalable from country stores, etc. and is generally the same
price for a litre tub as a small tube of KY is in boots...

It makes getting into those tight rubber suits so much easier...

Gordon