Any organic substance that is soft enough to pour or extrude and is capable of subsequent hardening to form a permanent bond with the substrate. Most sealants are synthetic polymers (silicones, urethanes, acrylics, polychloroprene) that are semisolid before application and later become elastomeric. A few of the best-known sealants are such natural products as linseed oil (putty), asphalt, and various waxes.See Adhesive.