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Originally Posted by marty59
Speaking of silicones, is it the acetates that are so strong smelling and irritating?
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Yep. If I recall correctly, the silicone (especially caulks) are set by the moisture in the air that polymerizes the compounds present. Acetic acid (that vinegar-y smell) is produced as a result, and can be very irritating.
Household vinegar is quite dilute acetic acid... if you ever get a whiff of the pure stuff (called "glacial" acetic acid)... Hooboy, does that ever clear your sinuses!