CNSL Oil
Cashew Nut Shell Liquid — a versatile by-product oil planned for production from the cashew shell after our processing expansion.
Cashew Nut Shell Liquid — a versatile by-product oil planned for production from the cashew shell after our processing expansion.
Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) is a versatile by-product of the cashew industry. The nut has a shell about 1/8 inch thick, inside which a soft honeycomb structure contains a dark reddish-brown viscous liquid — the pericarp fluid of the cashew nut.
The cashew shell contains up to 25–35% of this precious oil, also known as cashew nut shell oil, which is imported by many countries around the world.
| Specification | Unit | Method | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net calorie | Kcal/kg | ASTM D240 / IP 12 | 9,500 min |
| Density at 25°C | Kg/L | ASTM D1298-05 / IP 160 | 0.95 – 0.97 max |
| Viscosity at 25°C | Pa·s | ASTM D445-06 / IP 71-1 | 160 – 220 |
| Ash content | % | ASTM D482-03 / IP 4 | 1.0 max |
| Insoluble impurities | % | ASTM D473 / IP 53 | 1.00 max |
| Total volatile loss | % | NTM-69 | 0.80 max |
| pH | — | pH paper | 6.50 – 9.0 |
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.
