Cashew Nut Shell Liquid CNSL
Cashew Shell Oil from Mangalore Karnataka India
CASHEW NUT SHELL LIQUID or CNSL or Cashew Nut Oil or Cashew Shell Oil or CNSL Oil is a versatile by product of the Cashew industry. The nut has a shell of about 1/8 inch thickness inside which is a soft honey comb structure containing a dark reddish brown viscous liquid. It is called CASHEW NUT SHELL LIQUID or CNSL. Which is the pericap fluid of the Cashew Nut. It is often considered as the better and cheaper material for unsaturated phenols.
CNSL has innumerable applications, such as friction linings, paints, laminating resins, rubber compounding resins, cashew cements, polyurethane based polymers, surfactants, epoxy resins, foundry chemicals, and intermediates for chemical industry. It offers much scope and varied opportunities for the development of other tailor-made polymers.
CNSL undergoes all the conventional reactions of phenols, CNSL aldehyde condensation products and CNSL based phenolic Resins are used in applications such as surface coatings, adhesives. Various polyamines synthesised from CNSL are used s curing agents for epoxy resins. CNSL and its derivatives have been used as antioxidants, plasticizers and processing aids for rubber compounds, modifiers for plastic materials and used to provide oxidative resistance sulphur-cured natural rubber products. It is also added to rubber gum stock or nit rile rubber to improve the processability, mechanical properties and resistance to crack and cut properties of the vulcanisates.
A number of products based on CNSL are used as antioxidants, stabilisers and demulsifies for petroleum products. Soluble metal derivatives of C.N.S.L are used to improve the resistance to oxidation and sludge formation of Lubricating oils. Oxidised CNSL and its derivatives are also used as demulsifying agents for water in oil type petroleum emulsions.
CNSL or CASHEW NUT SHELL LIQUID OIL used for manufacturing of CNSL Resin, Cardanol or Card Phenol or Cashew Phenol, Cashew Friction Dust, Anti corrosive hiring (lining) chemicals, Paints, Varnishes, Enamels, Insecticides and Fungicides, Cashew Laquers, Bakelite, Electrical conductress, Cashew Cements, Core Oil, Red Oxide, Wood, Fuel, Speciality Chemicals, Foundry Chemicals and many other Industries.
Cashew Nut Shell Liquid ( CNSL) is widely used in the production of brake pads, brake linings, and clutch facings. As a versatile natural phenolic resin, CNSL is used in the manufacture of specialty resins, varnishes, enamels, and industrial coatings. It provides excellent resistance against chemicals, moisture, corrosion, and harsh environmental conditions.
Cashew Nut Shell Oil acts as an effective processing aid and plasticize in natural and synthetic rubber compounds. It improves Process ability while enhancing resistance to oils, solvents, and moisture.
The natural antimicrobial and insecticidal properties of Cashew Shell Oil make it a valuable ingredient for wood preservatives, anti-termite treatments, and eco friendly agricultural formulations.
With increasing demand for renewable industrial chemicals, CNSL Oil is gaining importance in advanced marine coatings, bio-based fuel blends, and sustainable manufacturing applications.
Cashew Nut Shell Liquid, Specifications :
Specific Gravity 30 C : 0.950 - 0.970
Viscosity 30 C in centipoises : 180 max.
Moisture by weight : 1.0 max.
Ash % by weight : 1.0 max.
Iodine Value : (min.)
a) Wij’s Method : 250
b) catalytic method : 375
Polymerization:
a) Time in Minutes : 4
We Offer good quality Cashew Nut Shell Liquid, Packing in 200 kg Drums/Barrels or Bulk Tank or Bulk flexi Tank.
Only Serious Buyers who wish to purchase Superior Quality, are requested to contact us.