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BEHR® MULTI-PURPOSE CAULK
NO. BC10
PRODUCT INFORMATION
BEHR® MULTI-PURPOSE CAULK is a premium grade interior/exterior siliconized acrylic caulk that prevents craze cracking,
shiners (gloss change/discoloration of paint lm) is easily applied with consistent ow/no air-pops. This product is brush/roll
paintable in 30 minutes, compatible with all oil and water-based paints, and can be spray-painted immediately.
RECOMMENDED USES:
Use on properly prepared interior or exterior surfaces to seal connection joints such as:
• Baseboards • Window Frames • Door Frames • Trim • Molding • Siding
• Stairs • Skirtings • Windowsills • Corner joints • Pipes • Vents
Use for lling cracks or screw/nail holes in walls and ceilings of:
• Wood • Drywall/Gypsum Board • Plaster • Brick • Concrete
• Fiber Cement • Stucco • Most Metals • Stone • Glass
• Vinyl • Other Common Building Materials
FEATURES & BENEFITS:
• Paint-ready in 30 minutes
• Consistent ow/no air pops
• Won’t shine through or discolor paint
• Resists paint cracking
• Excellent exibility and adhesion
• Easy gunning and smooth tooling
• Reduced dirt pick-up
• Low VOC & low odor
• Easy water clean-up
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
Product No./Packaging/Color:
BC10 / 10.1 oz cartridge / White
Base Polymer: Siliconized Acrylic
Density: 12 lb/gal
Joint Movement: 25%
VOC: < 5 g/L (as calculated per SCAQMD Rule 1168)
Flash Point: N/A
COVERAGE CHART:
Coverage will vary depending upon joint size. Approximate
coverage for a 10.1 oz cartridge is 55 linear feet with a
3/16" bead.
APPLICATION:
• Using proper safety precautions, cut the tip at a 45° angle
to desired bead size.
• Apply with conventional hand or air-powered caulking
equipment in a continuous operation with adequate
pressure to ll the joint to the proper width and depth
(do not overll the joint).
• Gun caulk into void to provide a solid ll.
• Use backer rod for gaps larger than 1/2" x 1/2".
• Smooth using a dry tool or a slightly wet spatula if
necessary.
• Allow 30 minutes for caulk skin to form before painting
with a brush/roller, or spray paint immediately.
• When nished be sure to remove and clean up all excess
wet caulk with a damp sponge before it skins over.
Excess dried caulk must be cut or scraped away.
• Reseal cartridge for storage and reuse.
Dry Time: @ 77°F & 50% RH
Longer dry time required in cooler temperatures and in
higher humidity.
Tooling Time (Working Time): 15 minutes
Skinning Time: 30 minutes
Paint-Ready Time:
with spray - immediately
with brush/roller - 30 minutes
Full Cure: 2 weeks
SURFACE PREPARATION:
All surfaces must be clean and free of dust, chalk, oil, grease,
wax, polish, mold and mildew stains, rust, loose material
and all other foreign substances.
CURED PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES:
CLEANUP & DISPOSAL:
Clean tools, equipment and excess uncured material with
soap and water immediately after use. For disposal of empty
containers, unused product and soiled rags, contact your
household refuse collection service.
CAUTIONS/LIMITATIONS:
• Store container in a cool, dry place away from extreme
heat or cold. Protect from freezing.
• Not intended for below-grade or water immersion applications.
• Not recommended for lling butt joints, surface defects,
tuckpointing or expansion joints.
• Not suitable for PE, PP, PC, PMMA, PTFE, soft plastics,
neoprene and bituminous substrates.
• For best results, apply at temperatures between 40°F – 90°F.
• Not recommended for outside applications when rain or
freezing conditions are expected within 24 hours.
• Not intended for sealing building envelope.
• Joint backing is limited to interior use only.
• For outdoor application caulked area should be painted over.
• Wash hands thoroughly after handling and before smoking
and eating.
• Shelf life under normal conditions is 12 months unopened.
This information is provided “as is” and no representations or warranties, either express or implied, of merchantability, tness for a particular purpose or of any other
nature are made with respect to this information or to any product referred to in this information. For SDS or to consult with a Behr Paint Company representative, call
1-800-854-0133 Ext. 2 (U.S.A. only). ©2021 Behr Process Corporation, Santa Ana, CA 92705 U.S.A.
Revised 4/2021
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WIDTH
DEPTH 3/16" 1/4" 3/8"
3/16" 55
1/4" 32
3/8" 13.5
Linear Feet per 10.1 uid ounce Cartridge
Service Temperature Range - 30°F to 170°F
Shiners/Discoloration None
Shrinkage Approximately 30%
Hardness Shore A
ASTM C661
68
Extension Recovery and
Adhesion (Glass/Aluminum)
ASTM C736
Meets or Exceeds ASTM
C834-10, Type OP,
Grade -18°C
Coating Compatibility Water-Based and
Oil-Based Paints
Cracking and Chalking
Resistance ASTM C792
Pass
COMPLIES WITH THE BELOW AS OF 4/1/2021
SCAQMD Rule 1168 YES
CARB YES
OTC YES
EPA YES
ASTM C834 YES