Product Profile of Cashew Nut Shell Liquid

Cashew Nut Shell Liquid is soluble in organic solvents and offers good electrical resistance. The Shell Liquid is obtained by the process of roasting of raw cashew nut shell. The Shell Liquid offers much scope and varied opportunities for the development of other tailor made polymers. The Cashew Nut Shell Liquid has innumerable applications in polymer based industries.

Application of the Cashew Nut Shell Liquid:

• Resins, varnishes

• Cardanol [card phenol]

• Foundry resins

• Anti corrosive lining chemicals

• Acid resistant paints

• Insecticides and fungicides

• Rubber compounding resins

• Cashew lacquers

• Enamels / paints



Key Features of Cashew Nut Shell Liquid

• Soluble in organic solvents and offers good electrical resistance
• Obtained by the process of roasting of raw cashew nut shell
• Offers much scope and varied opportunities for the development of other tailor made polymers
• Has an innumerable application in polymer based industries
• Optimum flexibility and reduced brittleness
• Low fade characteristics for friction
• Resistance to cold wear and water
• Improved alkali and acid resistance
• Compatible with other polymers
• Antimicrobial property
• Termite and insect resistance