Cardanol Oil
A phenolic lipid distilled from CNSL — a renewable feedstock for resins, coatings, friction materials and surfactants.
A phenolic lipid distilled from CNSL — a renewable feedstock for resins, coatings, friction materials and surfactants.
Cardanol (also known as cashew phenol or cardanol-phenol resin) is a phenolic lipid obtained from anacardic acid, the main component of cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) — a by-product of cashew nut processing.
Cardanol is used across the chemical industry in resins, coatings, frictional materials and surfactants, including as a pigment dispersant for water-based inks.
| Specification | Standard Quality | Special Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Structural formula | OH·C6H4·C15H27 | OH·C6H4·C15H27 |
| Density | 0.9272 – 0.9350 | 0.9272 – 0.9350 |
| Viscosity at 30°C | 55.65 cP | 55.65 cP |
| Melting point (less than) | 50°C | 50°C |
| Volatiles max (IS 101-1964) | 1% | 1% |
| Ash content | Negligible | Negligible |
| Iodine value (IS 548-1964) | Min 250 | Min 275 |
| Acid value | Max 5 | Max 5 |
| Hydroxyl value | 180 – 190 | 180 – 190 |
| Colour Gardner (fresh) | Light brown | Pale straw |
| Moisture | 1% V/V | 1% V/V |
This product is planned for production after our processing expansion. Contact us to discuss future offtake, partnership or to enquire about raw cashew nuts available today.
