Is there any chemical method of removing silicone (adhesive) such as acids, paint thinner, chloroform, alcohol etc.?How to clean-up silicone after it has cured. Any solvents?
The cured (cross-linked) polymer is not actually soluble in anything. But aromatic hydrocarbons (eg toluene) will cause them to swell (and loosen the bond to the substrate) more-or-less greatly depending upon the polymer's make-up...after which they can be scraped off...a messy, but possible operation.
If the part is small and the substrate not attacked by the solvent, simply let it soak until swollen, then scrape it off. For larger areas, cover with a solvent-saturated rag...TAKE CARE: work outdoors if possible...solvent vapors are hazardous.
I suspect that chloroform would also work, but who wants to mess with this toxic solvent?How to clean-up silicone after it has cured. Any solvents?
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and with regard to a previous answer
toluene is nasty (carcinogenic)
chloroform is fairly ok and if in a room with an open window and door there is no risk of being 'knocked out' --non flammable too
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