List of featured suppliers of SEALANTS Mastic: by Composition: Hydrophilic on Building Products Index
Sealants and mastics that are hydrophilic by composition are substances that have an affinity for water and can absorb moisture from their surroundings. These materials are used in a variety of applications such as sealing gaps and cracks to prevent air and water infiltration. With their wetting and capillary action properties, hydrophilic sealants and mastics can also be used to seal around penetrations and in joints between dissimilar materials. They are often chosen in construction and building projects for their ability to adjust to the changing conditions of the environment they are in.