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Putty is a generic term for a plastic
Plasticity

Plasticity generally means ability to be shaped or formed. More specific meanings include:In science* Neuroplasticity, entire brain structures can change to better cope with the environment....
 material similar in texture to clay
Clay

Clay is a naturally occurring material composed primarily of fine-grained minerals, which show plasticity through a variable range of water content, and which can be hardened when dried and/or fired....
 or dough
Dough

This article is about a cooking ingredient. For the British sitcom episode, see Dough .Dough is a paste made out of any cereals or legume crops by mixing the flour with a small amount of water....
 typically used in domestic construction and repair as a sealant or filler. Painter's Putty is typically a linseed oil
Linseed oil

Linseed oil, also known as flax seed oil or simply flax oil, is a clear to yellowish drying oil derived from the dried ripe seeds of the flax plant ....
 based product used for filling holes, minor cracks and defacements in wood only.






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Putty is a generic term for a plastic
Plasticity

Plasticity generally means ability to be shaped or formed. More specific meanings include:In science* Neuroplasticity, entire brain structures can change to better cope with the environment....
 material similar in texture to clay
Clay

Clay is a naturally occurring material composed primarily of fine-grained minerals, which show plasticity through a variable range of water content, and which can be hardened when dried and/or fired....
 or dough
Dough

This article is about a cooking ingredient. For the British sitcom episode, see Dough .Dough is a paste made out of any cereals or legume crops by mixing the flour with a small amount of water....
 typically used in domestic construction and repair as a sealant or filler. Painter's Putty is typically a linseed oil
Linseed oil

Linseed oil, also known as flax seed oil or simply flax oil, is a clear to yellowish drying oil derived from the dried ripe seeds of the flax plant ....
 based product used for filling holes, minor cracks and defacements in wood only. Putties can also be made intumescent
Intumescent

An intumescent is a substance which swells as a result of heat exposure, thus increasing in volume, and decreasing in density. Intumescents are typically used in passive fire protection and, in America, require listing and approval use and compliance in their installed configurations in order to comply with the law....
, in which case they are used for firestop
Firestop

A firestop is a passive fire protection system of various components used to seal Penetration and Joint in Fire-resistance rating wall and/or floor assemblies, based on fire testing and certification listings....
ping as well as for padding of electrical outlet boxes
Junction box

An electrical junction box is a container for electrical junctions, usually intended to conceal them from sight and to some extent to eliminate tampering....
 in fire-resistance rated
Fire-resistance rating

A fire-resistance rating typically means the duration for which a passive fire protection system can withstand a standard fire test. This can be quantified simply as a measure of time, or it may entail a host of other criteria, involving other evidence of functionality or fitness for purpose....
 drywall
Drywall

Drywall is a common building material typically made of a layer of gypsum plaster pressed between two thick sheets of paper, then kiln dried. Drywall is used globally for the finish construction of interior walls and ceilings....
 assemblies. In the latter case, hydrates in the putty produce an endothermic
Endothermic

In thermodynamics, the word endothermic "within-heating" describes a process or reaction that absorbs energy in the form of heat. Its etymology stems from the Greek prefix endo-, meaning ?inside? and the Greek suffix ?thermic, meaning ?to heat?....
 reaction to mitigate heat
Heat

In physics and thermodynamics, heat is any transfer of energy from one body or thermodynamic system to another due to a difference in temperature....
 transfer to the unexposed side.

Overview

Specifically putty has been used extensively in glazing
Insulated glazing

When multiple glass panes or "lites" are assembled into units, they are commonly referred to as "insulated glass", "Double glazing/ Double Glazed Units" or Insulating Glass Units ....
 for fixing and sealing panes of glass into wooden frames (or sashes), although its use is decreasing with the prevalence of PVC
Polyvinyl chloride

Polyvinyl chloride, commonly abbreviated PVC, is the third most widely used thermoplastic polymer after polyethylene and polypropylene....
 and metal window frames which use synthetic sealants such as silicone
Silicone

Silicones are largely inert, man-made compounds with a wide variety of forms and uses. Typically heat-resistant, nonstick, and rubberlike, they are commonly used in cookware, medicine, sealants, adhesives, lubricants, and insulation....
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Certain types of putty also have use in the field of terminal ballistics
Terminal ballistics

Terminal ballistics, a sub-field of ballistics, is the study of the behavior of a projectile when it hits its target. It is often referred to as stopping power when dealing with human or other living targets....
, where the putty can accurately represent the average density of the human body. As such it can be used, for instance, to test the penetrative power of projectile
Projectile

A projectile is any object propelled through space by the exertion of a force, which ceases after launch. In a general sense, even a Football or baseball may be considered a projectile....
s, or the stopping power of body armour
Bulletproof vest

A ballistic vest is an item of armor that absorbs the impact from firearm-fired projectiles and shrapnel fragments from explosions. This protection is for the torso....
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Glazing putty is traditionally made by mixing a base of whiting (finely ground chalk
Chalk

Chalk is a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock, a form of limestone composed of the mineral calcite. It forms under relatively deep marine conditions from the gradual accumulation of minute calcite plates shed from micro-organisms called coccolithophores....
) with linseed oil
Linseed oil

Linseed oil, also known as flax seed oil or simply flax oil, is a clear to yellowish drying oil derived from the dried ripe seeds of the flax plant ....
 in various proportions. There are a number of synthetic alternatives such as polybutene
Polybutene

A liquid oligomer, polybutene is widely used as a plasticizer for high molecular weight polymers, such as polyethylene. It is not to be confused with the high molecular weight polymer polybutene-1....
 based putties, where the polybutene is a low molecular weight oligomer
Oligomer

In chemistry, an oligomer consists of a limited number of monomer units , in contrast to a polymer which, at least in principle, consists of an unbounded number of monomers....
 replacing the linseed oil
Linseed oil

Linseed oil, also known as flax seed oil or simply flax oil, is a clear to yellowish drying oil derived from the dried ripe seeds of the flax plant ....
. Butyl rubber
Butyl rubber

Butyl rubber—also known as polyisobutylene and PIB n is a synthetic rubber, a homopolymer of isobutylene. Polyisobutylene is produced by polymerization of about 98% of isobutylene with about 2% of isoprene....
 is also added to the mixture to provide some strength and flexibility.

In woodworking
Woodworking

Woodworking is the process of building, making or carving something using wood....
, water-based putties are more commonly used, as these emit very little odour, are more easily cleaned up and are compatible with water-based and latex sealers.

See also

  • Wood filler
    Wood filler

    Wood putty, also called plastic wood, is a substance used to fill imperfections, Nail holes in wood prior to Wood finishing. It is often composed of wood dust combined with a binder that dries and a diluent, and, sometimes, pigment....
  • Bondo
    Bondo (putty)

    Bondo is a two-part putty, manufactured by 3M. While the term "Bondo" is a registered trademark for this company's product, it is commonly used in the U.S....
  • Passive fire protection
    Passive fire protection

    Passive fire protection is an integral component of the three components of structural fire protection and fire safety in a building. PFP attempts to contain fires or slow the spread, through use of fire resistant walls, floors, and doors ....
  • Firestop
    Firestop

    A firestop is a passive fire protection system of various components used to seal Penetration and Joint in Fire-resistance rating wall and/or floor assemblies, based on fire testing and certification listings....
  • Intumescent
    Intumescent

    An intumescent is a substance which swells as a result of heat exposure, thus increasing in volume, and decreasing in density. Intumescents are typically used in passive fire protection and, in America, require listing and approval use and compliance in their installed configurations in order to comply with the law....
  • Endothermic
    Endothermic

    In thermodynamics, the word endothermic "within-heating" describes a process or reaction that absorbs energy in the form of heat. Its etymology stems from the Greek prefix endo-, meaning ?inside? and the Greek suffix ?thermic, meaning ?to heat?....
  • Hydrate
    Hydrate

    Hydrate is a term used in inorganic chemistry and organic chemistry to indicate that a substance contains water. The chemical state of the water varies widely between hydrates, some of which were so labeled before their chemical structure was understood....
  • Mortite Putty
    Mortite putty

    Mortite putty is a type of putty that consists of titanium dioxide as its main ingredient. The putty has a specific gravity of 1.34, and has the characteristics of being pliable, off white and giving off very little odor....
  • Caulking
    Caulking

    Caulking is a Process used to seal the seams in wooden boats or ships, and riveted iron or steel ships, in order to make them watertight. The same term also refers to the application of flexible sealing compounds to close up crevices in structures against water, air, dust, insects, or as a component in firestopping....


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