Specialty Applications

CNSL solutions, performance where it matters most

At Cardolite, our high-performance products serve potable water, food contact, and harsh chemical immersion coating applications. Our solutions deliver excellent anticorrosion performance, low to zero V.O.C., easy handling and application, fast cure times, and long-lasting protection—making them ideal for formulators seeking high-performance, compliant coatings.

Epoxy Diluents and Modifiers

Epoxy Curing Agents

Polyols and Diols

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Potable water and food contact

Cardolite offers curing agents and resins suitable for specialty coatings requiring potable water and food contact approvals. As regulations vary by region, some countries approve raw materials based on composition, while others assess only the cured coating. In all cases, Cardolite actively supports customers and agencies throughout the approval process.

Cardolite supplies phenalkamines, epoxy modifiers, and polyols that comply with the following norms:

FDA Title 21 CFR 175.300 for Resinous and Polymeric Coatings
EU Food Contact Regulation EU 10/2011
NSF/ANSI Standard 61 for Drinking Water System Components
KTW, Kunststoffe und Trinkwasser
Brochure n°1227 Circulaire DGS/VS 4 n° 2000-232 du 27 avril 2000
BS 6920/2000 (United Kingdom Water Regulations Advisory Scheme, WRAS)
Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) for use in Public Water Supply in the United Kingdom

For a complete list of approved products by country, please contact your sales representative.

Chemical resistance at harsh conditions

Cardolite curing agents offer excellent resistance to petrochemicals, acids, alkalis, and salts. They cure quickly even at low temperatures for faster return to service and wider application windows. Non-blushing options ensure strong intercoat adhesion, even in high humidity.

Recently developed curing agents can withstand even higher operation temperatures to commonly stored petrochemicals.