You are talking about two completely different substances here:
        Silicon as in silicates, Silicon Valley and computer chips and
        Silicone as in lubricants and breast implants.
----- Original Message -----
From: Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, December 04, 1999 11:54 AM
Subject: Re: CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze

> >Silicate is not a lubricant, it is an abrasive, (silicon like from sand).
>
> Ahhhh,,,,
> I am holding in my hand a product in a spray can called:
> "CRC Heavy Duty Silicone Multi-Use Lubricant"
>
> Perhaps is some forms it is an abrasive and some forms a lubricant?
>
> Bill
>