Question 1

can it be used on shingles

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Shingles on a roof, or shingles on your body? I'd suggest calling a roofer if you need to use this on your shingles. You can apply it to the shingles on your body then call the doctor in the morning. It will keep the shingles sealed and prevent leakage until you can get to the doctor.

Question 2

is this food grade? or can i use this on ovens and BBQ grills? it will not directly touch the food but there is a chance that it will. thanks

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I sent an email to Permatex regarding the use of this specific RTV Silicone product (81160) to seal a gap in a steamer used in my sandwich shop (gap between 300 degree F steam generator basin and steamer housing).  Their response indicates that NONE of the Permatex products are certified food safe:

From: 	Permatex - Product Application  
Sent: 	Monday, August 16, 2021 10:14 AM
To: 	Pete xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: 	Permatex - Answered 
Subject: 	RE: New submission from Product Support Form

Pete,

Our products including the Red RTV Silicone is not FDA or NSF certified for indirect and direct food contact or for drinking water applications.

Don Sutliff
Senior Product Support Specialist
ITW Permatex, Inc.
6875 Parkland Blvd.
Solon, Ohio 44139

Apparently, Permatex is focused on automotive applications so food safe certification is not something they are concerned about.  There are other brands of RTV silicone sealers that are specifically high temp food grade , such as ASI 502 and Sil-Bond "Food Grade NSF FDA RTV Silicone Sealant Adhesive Red High Temp".

Question 3

Is this compatible with differential fluid?

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Yes, 81160 is used on the differential cover.

Question 4

Can I use red etc for interior application on a tin ceiling with exstream  heat from the Fl sun ?

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this is over kill but yes...
are you trying to seal a leek or just hold things up??
this is a sealer not a contact cement.

ASIN	B0002UEN1A
Best Sellers Rank	#86,915 in Car & Motorbike ( See Top 100 in Car & Motorbike ) #99 in Fillers, Adhesives & Sealants
Brand	Permatex
Brand Name	Permatex
Colour	Red
Country of Publication	USA
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 6,166 Reviews
Full Cure Time	24 Hours
Global Trade Identification Number	00686226811608
Included Components	Permatex 81160
Item Form	Gel
Item Type Name	BONDING_ADHESIVES
Item Weight	91 Grams
Liquid Volume	3 Fluid Ounces
Manufacturer	Permatex
Material Type	Silicone
Size of liquid in ounces	3 Fluid Ounces
Surface Recommendation	Metal, Plastic
UPC	686226811608
Unit Count	3.0 Ounce
Water Resistance Level	Water Resistant

Permatex 81160 High-Temp Red RTV Silicone Gasket, 3 oz

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