I was given a sample Roll of 3Ms Wrap and Repair Silicone Tape (1in x 2 yd) to test and evaluate. I repaired a leaking water hose, a leaking kitchen gasket before calling the plumber. I taped the handle of my shovel that was giving me wood splinters, and taped my finger for a day for good measure. I was very happy with all results. No residue or wear was left on my finger.Silicon is a remarkable substance. Wikipedia notes that silicon provides minimal heat conduction, toxicity and chemical reactivity. It repels water and can form watertight seals. It is resistant to oxygen, ozone, ultraviolet light and microbial growth. It is stable over a wide range of temperatures. It can be used as electrical insulation and has some fire protection properties. It is highly gas permeable. It sticks to glass. This product sticks to itself when tightly stretched.What this means to me is that I can:* Carefully, and not too tightly, temporarily wrap it directly around a wound on my body or repair a medical cast being careful not to cut off circulation.* Repair glazing seals since silicon sticks well to glass* Repair gaskets, hoses and leaking pipes around my car, lawn irrigation, pool and general plumbing whether outdoors or indoors. Whether I decide it to be a semi-permanent or temporary fix will depend on how lucky I feel.* Use it when I am missing electrical tape* Repair a broken wooden handle on my hammer, shovel, frying pan or anywhere else a more comfortable grip is needed.The packaging label reads:"Repair hose, tool, pipe or electrical surfaces with this super stretchy, highly conformable, adhesive-free tape that fuses strongly to itself and can withstand extreme temperatures -85F to 500F. Designed to be heat, friction, and UV resistant, this versatile tape meets UL 510 standards and can be used for automotive, marine, home and recreational repairs.Directions:1. Prepare and clean the surface to be wrapped.2. Peel back the liner and wrap the necessary amount of tape around the repair surface stretching the tape and overlapping by half the width.3. One the surface is wrapped, overlap the last wrap fully to ensure a good seal."Living in the desert where blown automobile hoses are not uncommon in summer, I want a roll of this in each of my family's cars for unexpected emergencies! I am putting a roll near the medicine cabinets and in every toolbox.  I recommend this product.I was given a sample to test and evaluate; I do my best to provide a review that is fair, honest and thorough. I hope this is helpful.