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Cashew Nut Shell Liquid

(CNSL)

CONTENTS

General Information

Extraction Process and Composition

Refining, Chemical Treatment and Qualification

Application of CNSL

Suppliers

General Information

Cashew nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) is a reddish brown viscous liquid, having
the honey comb structure of the shell of cashew nut obtained from
cashew tree.

The CNSL content of the raw nut varies between 20 and 25 percent.

CNSL exhibits potential antibacterial activity against gram positive


bacteria and weak antifungal activity against molds.

Extraction Process and Composition

Natural CNSL (Cold press and solvent extraction);

70% anacardic acid,

18% cardol

5% cardanol,

Unsaturated phenolic compound

Technical CNSL (such as roasting process);

52% cardanol,

10% cardol,

30% polymeric material

Extraction Process and Composition

Commercial grade CNSL contains hardly any anacardic acid


because of decarboxylation during the roasting process, which
converts anacardic acid to cardanol.

The roasting process also leads to polymerisation, which


accounts for 20-25% of polymeric substances in the oil.

Crude CNSL is corrosive but becomes less so by decarboxylation


and removal of H2S during the refining process.

Refining, Chemical Treatment and


Qualification

Sulfides, nitrogenous materials, and minerals contained in crude CNSL directly


affect the quality of the oil.

CNSL is often subjected to chemical treatment with substances such as


hydrocarbon sulfates and sulfuric acid before industrial use.

Refining process performs two important functions:

Mineral salts of ammonium, calcium and potassium are precipitated,

There is a reduction in the content of skin vesicant present in CNSL.

Refining, Chemical Treatment and


Qualification
The refined CNSL can be readily distilled under reduced pressure or hydrogenerated,
both processes leading to products with good colour stability.
Steam treatment of H2804 treated CNSL followed by distillation has been found to
deodorize the oil to a substantial extent.

Application of CNSL

Coating Industry (CNSL aldehyde condensation products and CNSL based


phenolic resins)

Surface coatings,

Paint (anti corrosive) and enamels, varnishes rubber industry to enhance the
vulcanisate properties

Lacquer (for insulation, protective or decorative coatings for furniture, buildings,


automobiles) and paints.

Raw material in the production of curing agents for special epoxy hardeners and
epoxy resins.

Industrial and marine coatings

Application of CNSL

Construction sector, for cementing floors exposed to chemical attack.

Laminating industry, for reducing brittleness and improving the


flexibility of the laminates.

Substitute, for linseed oil in the manufacture of foundry core oil,


which is used as a binder in the foundry.

Automobile, auto brake lining

Paint and enamels

Electrical Insulating Varnishes

Polymers

Rubber Products

Derivatives of CNSL
Elastomer based adhesives, thermoset adhesives, thermoplastic adhesives,

Pesticidal action

Suppliers

Sri Devi Liquids

Senesel Sp. zo.o.

Kanco Southwest Enterprise

Alpha Bond Enterprise

Senator Trading

Gayathiri Anticorrosive lining

Canopus Trade Links Pvt. Ltd.

Indian Exporters, Manufacturers & Suppliers

Kumaraswamy Chemicals

Cashew Nut Shell Liquid Suppliers

N.S. Phadnis Exporters

Pratipa Cashews

Exporters of Cashew Kernels

Selling Leads of

Cashewnut Shell Liquid

Star Asia Group

Exporters of Agriculture & Food Products

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