Cardanol

Cardanol by Golden Cashew is a monohydroxyl phenol having a long hydrocarbon chain in the meta position. It is also known as cashew phenol and is obtained in the distillation process of technical CNSL under reduced pressure. Provides a satisfactory gradual drying and baking properties to paints prepared from it. Because of its peculiar structure, Cardanol varnishes have high electric insulation, greater resistance to water, chemicals and good flexibility.