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Butyl acrylate is a clear, colorless liquid with a strong odor that is used for making paints, caulks and adhesives.

From New York Times • Feb. 15, 2023

Butyl acrylate is a colorless liquid with a sharp odor used in paints, caulks, sealants and adhesives.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2023

There are special caulks meant to seal the seams in aluminum gutters; they’re available online.

From Washington Post • Apr. 18, 2017

Team name As mentioned previously, this team is backed by the Belgian National Lottery and a major European provider of silicone and caulks, Polyurethane-Foams and adhesives.

From The Guardian • Jul. 1, 2015

The man barely escaped disaster by reason of agile legs and sharp caulks on his boots.

From Ruth Fielding in the Great Northwest Or, The Indian Girl Star of the Movies by Emerson, Alice B.