Cashew Nut Shell Liquid

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Cashew Nut Shell Liquid

Cashewnut Shell Liquid is a by-product of the cashew industry. The nut has a shell of about 0.1 inch thickness inside which is a soft honeycomb structure containing a dark reddish brown viscous liquid. It is called the cashew nut shell liquid, which is the pericarp fluid of the cashewnut. Cashew nut shell liquid is a natural product that is used as raw material for the synthesis of wide variety of polymers and water resistant resins. We have carved a niche as one of the most distinguished natural cashew nut shell liquid suppliers in India. In addition to this, the natural cashew nut shell liquid supplied by us finds numerous applications in the industries like automobile, paint and so on and so forth.

Specification for Treated Cashewnut Shell Liquid
The cashewnut shell liquid as extracted has a strong vesicant dermatatic action. Before this liquid is utilized for preparation of resins, it requires treatment to get rid of metallic impurities as well as traces of sulphur compounds. The liquid thus treated is known as " Treated Cashewnut Shell Liquid ".

The specification of treated cashewnut shell liquid is as follows:


Specific Gravity at 25° C / 24° C0.955 - 0.975
Viscosity at 25° C (max.)800 cps
Lodine Value (min.) 240.00
Ash (max) 1%
Moisture (max.) 0.5%
Acid Value (max.)14

Specification for Cold Pressure Cashewnut Shell Liquid
Cashewnut shell liquid is also produced by the 'Cold Pressed' method in solvent extraction plant.

The specification of the liquid is as follows:
Specific Gravity at 26° C0.9668 - 1.0131
Refractive Index at 41.50° C1.5158
Saponification Number106 - 119
Iodine Number270 - 296
Acid Number94 - 107