Technetters,
        The "silicone contamination" question has been raised in my plant
again.  An end user has requested that we certify that we don't use ANY
silicones in our electronic assembly facility (they have paint lines).
        In various locations we use silicone RTVs and the like to seal face
plates, in addition to using RTVs in the maintenance areas for gasketing.
        Are these "silicones" a threat to our customer regarding carrying
contamination into their plant?
        And, knowing that various silicone oils and mold releases are a
definite no-no, are there other classes of silicones that are
dangerous/safe?
        Where does one find references to such?

Thanks,

Greg Anderson
Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
GE Fanuc Automation
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Phone:  434-978-5181
FAX:  434-978-5898
e-mail: [log in to unmask]

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