Recipe wanted to remover silicon glue

[PerthMobility]

I need a soap recipe, please that will easily remove silicon adhesive such as is used in adhesive wound dressings such as "Elastoplast" and "Band Aid". I suspect that as silicon has a fairly high pH, that I need to make a soap that tends towards the low pH or the slightly acidic end of the soap scale.

But, I could be quite wrong in these assumptions. Your thoughts and ideas, please.

 

[TeresaT]

I usually use a cotton ball soaked in mineral oil to get that gunk off of my skin. I have found it works well and is far more gentle than soaps or alcohol. I'm pretty sure mineral oil doesn't saponify, so I don't think it would be useful in soap, unless it was just a tiny amount as a SF? Sorry this isn't what you are looking for, but if it saves you from the extra work of making a special soap, it may end up being helpful.

 

[PerthMobility]

That is an excellent idea, thank you. I shall try it and let you know how it goes.

 

[Seawolfe]

For silicone sealant (like for bathtubs or aquariums) I would use acetone or nail polish remover. But for sticky bandages, any oil will work.

 

[penelopejane]

Eucalyptus oil works well for Elastoplast glue removal. I am not sure it's silicone, though.

 

[LisaAnne]

Try some vinegar, I was just reading it helps remove wood glue, it did help, I soaked a cloth and left it on the area for 30 minutes. Might work for you.

 

[Susie]

I realize you live in Australia, but here is what we have available in the US.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0019GG2K6/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Ours happens to be available through Amazon, but almost every medical supply store has them. You may want to ask at a pharmacy/chemist.