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| Lead compounds accelerate  drying; some components are toxic
 
| Lead compounds accelerate  drying; some components are toxic
 
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| Cement  putty
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| [[Cement  putty]]
 
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| concrete
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| [[concrete]]
 
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| mortar
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| [[mortar]]
 
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| Gesso  putty
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| [[Gesso  putty]]
 
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| [[gelatin]] with [[chalk]]
 
| [[gelatin]] with [[chalk]]
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| waterproof, can crack due to  ozone
 
| waterproof, can crack due to  ozone
 
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| [[Polysulfide]]  ([[Thiokol]])
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| [[Polysulfide]]   
 
| 1950s
 
| 1950s
| Any synthetic rubber vulcanized  with sulfur ([[Neoprene]], [[Styrene-butadiene rubber|styrene-butadiene]], [[Polyisoprene|polyisoprene]])
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| Any synthetic rubber vulcanized  with sulfur ([[Styrene-butadiene rubber|styrene-butadiene]], [[Polyisoprene|polyisoprene]])
| Neoprene, Thiokol
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| [[Neoprene]], [[Thiokol]]
 
| o-rings, pipe linings, building  joints, and as sealants to fill joints in pavements, and glass/metal  connections.
 
| o-rings, pipe linings, building  joints, and as sealants to fill joints in pavements, and glass/metal  connections.
 
| may release sulfur; may contain  PCBs; poor tensile strength; abrade easily; replaced in 1980s by silicone and  urethane sealants
 
| may release sulfur; may contain  PCBs; poor tensile strength; abrade easily; replaced in 1980s by silicone and  urethane sealants
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| 1960s
 
| 1960s
 
| silicone resin cured with  moisture or peroxides; may contain fumed silica, calcium carbonate, ground  quartz, carbon black, talc, plasticizers, acetone,, methylene chloride.
 
| silicone resin cured with  moisture or peroxides; may contain fumed silica, calcium carbonate, ground  quartz, carbon black, talc, plasticizers, acetone,, methylene chloride.
| Silastic, Clear Museum gel
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| [[Silastic]], [[Clear Museum gel]]
 
| used around plumbing fixtures;  to caulk joints in bathroom tiles;    seal gap on exterior walls/roofs    around pipes and wirings
 
| used around plumbing fixtures;  to caulk joints in bathroom tiles;    seal gap on exterior walls/roofs    around pipes and wirings
 
| water-repellent; long-life; wide  temperature range; mold/mildew resistant; not paintable; poor adhesion; may  release acetic acid or methanol on cure; may have residual curing compounds  and silicone oils; may stain porous materials; some silicone caulks contain  latex making them paintable but less durable
 
| water-repellent; long-life; wide  temperature range; mold/mildew resistant; not paintable; poor adhesion; may  release acetic acid or methanol on cure; may have residual curing compounds  and silicone oils; may stain porous materials; some silicone caulks contain  latex making them paintable but less durable
 
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| Polyurethane  elastomers
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| [[Polyurethane]]   elastomers
 
| Polyurethane cured with moisture; calcium carbonate, titanium dioxide, aromatic naphthas and petroleum distillates;
 
| Polyurethane cured with moisture; calcium carbonate, titanium dioxide, aromatic naphthas and petroleum distillates;
 
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| Vulkem
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| [[Vulkem]]
 
| primarily used for sealing  cracks and expansion joints in driveways and other outdoor concrete surfaces.  It's also suitable for filling and repairing cracks in masonry-stucco walls.
 
| primarily used for sealing  cracks and expansion joints in driveways and other outdoor concrete surfaces.  It's also suitable for filling and repairing cracks in masonry-stucco walls.
 
| very durable; abrasion  resistant; flexible at low temperatures; combustible producing toxic fumes;  may release acetic acid on curing, aging, or deterioration; susceptible to  hydrolysis that may decrease adhesion
 
| very durable; abrasion  resistant; flexible at low temperatures; combustible producing toxic fumes;  may release acetic acid on curing, aging, or deterioration; susceptible to  hydrolysis that may decrease adhesion
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| Vinyl  latex
 
| Vinyl  latex
 
| late 1960s
 
| late 1960s
| Vinyl (polyvinyl acetate) or  Acrylic emulsion in water with calcium carbonate, plasticizers
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| Vinyl ([[polyvinyl acetate]]) with calcium carbonate, plasticizers
| Reprosil
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| [[Reprosil]]
 
| fill small gaps and blemishes in  wood trim prior to painting
 
| fill small gaps and blemishes in  wood trim prior to painting
 
| inexpensive; may be painted and  used outdoors; may evolve trace acetic acid as it cures
 
| inexpensive; may be painted and  used outdoors; may evolve trace acetic acid as it cures
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| Acrylic  latex
 
| Acrylic  latex
 
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| Butyl methacrylate, calcium   carbonate, water
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| Butyl methacrylate, calcium carbonate, water
| Flugger
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| [[Flugger]]
 
| fill small gaps and blemishes in  wood trim prior to painting
 
| fill small gaps and blemishes in  wood trim prior to painting
 
| inexpensive,  fast-drying, and paintable; minimal shrinkage; used indoors
 
| inexpensive,  fast-drying, and paintable; minimal shrinkage; used indoors

Revision as of 17:52, 11 September 2022

Description

Any material used to fill or seal joints and openings. Many names have been used historically and commercially for these materials including:

  • caulking (noun); caulk (verb); calking (sp); cauking (sp.); sealant; putty; spackle

For this database, the term 'Caulking' will be used. This table tries to include most types of materials that have been used. For a specific comparison of commercial products, please see: Comparison of commercial caulking materials.


Caulk/putty Earliest use Composition Examples Applications Characteristics and Risks
Fibers/Wood ancient times boats
Wax ancient times vessels becomes soft with heat
Tar ancient times boats
Oil-based caulk (sometimes lead-based putty) 19th-20th c. 10-15% Linseed oil with Calcium carbonate, red or White lead and sometimes other inorganic fillers (Talc, Alum, Asbestos) Seal window to frame, fill defects in wood and metal; surround pipe joint Lead compounds accelerate drying; some components are toxic
Cement putty Concrete Mortar
Gesso putty Gelatin with Chalk
Rubber (natural, vulcanized) 19th c to WWII gaskets, shock mounts, waterproof, can crack due to ozone
Polysulfide 1950s Any synthetic rubber vulcanized with sulfur (styrene-butadiene, Polyisoprene) Neoprene, Thiokol o-rings, pipe linings, building joints, and as sealants to fill joints in pavements, and glass/metal connections. may release sulfur; may contain PCBs; poor tensile strength; abrade easily; replaced in 1980s by silicone and urethane sealants
Butyl rubber 1950s Isobutylene-isoprene, talc, calcium carbonate, mineral spirits, adhesion promoters primarily used outdoors for metal and masonry joints that may expand and contract (gutters) sticky and messy, but more resistant to sunlight than natural rubbers; combustible; paintable
Acrylic (solvent-based) 1958 solvent cured acrylic resin with calcium carbonate, silica, solvent and plasticizer.
Silicone 1960s silicone resin cured with moisture or peroxides; may contain fumed silica, calcium carbonate, ground quartz, carbon black, talc, plasticizers, acetone,, methylene chloride. Silastic, Clear Museum gel used around plumbing fixtures; to caulk joints in bathroom tiles; seal gap on exterior walls/roofs around pipes and wirings water-repellent; long-life; wide temperature range; mold/mildew resistant; not paintable; poor adhesion; may release acetic acid or methanol on cure; may have residual curing compounds and silicone oils; may stain porous materials; some silicone caulks contain latex making them paintable but less durable
Polyurethane elastomers Polyurethane cured with moisture; calcium carbonate, titanium dioxide, aromatic naphthas and petroleum distillates; Vulkem primarily used for sealing cracks and expansion joints in driveways and other outdoor concrete surfaces. It's also suitable for filling and repairing cracks in masonry-stucco walls. very durable; abrasion resistant; flexible at low temperatures; combustible producing toxic fumes; may release acetic acid on curing, aging, or deterioration; susceptible to hydrolysis that may decrease adhesion
Vinyl latex late 1960s Vinyl (Polyvinyl acetate) with calcium carbonate, plasticizers Reprosil fill small gaps and blemishes in wood trim prior to painting inexpensive; may be painted and used outdoors; may evolve trace acetic acid as it cures
Acrylic latex Butyl methacrylate, calcium carbonate, water Flugger fill small gaps and blemishes in wood trim prior to painting inexpensive, fast-drying, and paintable; minimal shrinkage; used indoors

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