Cashew Nutshell Liquid

A modern raw material

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Nonedible

CNSL is a byproduct of the cashew nut industry and does not interfere with the food chain

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Cost competitive

As a byproduct, CNSL has a long history of stable supply and price in the market

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Widely available

Cashew trees are grown around the globe and annually produce the edible nut crop

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Versatile chemistry

CNSL reacts in many ways to produce derivatives with distinct performance benefits

Inside of the cashew nutshell with an arrow pointing to where the CNSL is extracted from.

Cashew Nutshell Liquid

A modern raw material
Inside of the cashew nutshell with an arrow pointing to where the CNSL is extracted from.
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Nonedible

CNSL is a byproduct of the cashew nut industry and does not interfere with the food chain

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Cost competitive

As a byproduct, CNSL has a long history of stable supply and price in the market

icon

Widely available

Cashew trees are grown around the globe and annually produce their nut crop

icon

Versatile chemistry

CNSL reacts in many ways to produce derivatives with distinct performance benefits

Cardanol

A versatile building block

The structure of cardanol, the main component distilled from CNSL, and descriptions of the common modifications and benefits of each of the components of cardanol.
Cardanol, the main component of distilled CNSL, is the foundation of Cardolite’s product portfolio. Precise distillation and refinement technology ensures consistent, high-quality products across a variety of applications.

This natural alkenylphenol combines an aromatic ring for chemical and thermal resistance, a phenolic hydroxyl group for strong adhesion and fast reactivity, and a long unsaturated aliphatic chain for flexibility, moisture resistance, low viscosity, and corrosion protection.

Cardanol is the key ingredient in Cardolite’s epoxy curing agents, diluents, polyols, and modifiers, including the USDA Certified Biobased NX-202x Series, and continues to gain traction as a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based alternatives.

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