Cardanol Oil
A phenolic lipid distilled from CNSL — a renewable feedstock for resins, coatings, friction materials and surfactants.
This is a planned product / industrial by-product opportunity intended for production after the installation of ICBC’s cashew processing line. It is not yet in active production. The specifications below are target / reference data; ICBC currently cultivates and trades raw cashew nuts.
Planned · Post-Expansion
Cardanol Oil
Cardanol (cashew phenol) is a phenolic lipid obtained from anacardic acid, the main component of cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL). It is used in resins, coatings, frictional materials and surfactants, including as a pigment dispersant for water-based inks.
At a glance (target specification)
- Source
- Distilled from CNSL
- Status
- Planned post-expansion
- Density
- 0.9272–0.9350
- Iodine value
- 250–275 min
- Loading port
- Tema, Ghana
Technical Data
Cardanol specification
| 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 |
Applications
Where cardanol is used
- Resins and coatings
- Frictional materials
- Surfactants — pigment dispersants for water-based inks
- Specialty chemical intermediates
Explore More
Related planned products
Interested in future offtake or partnership?
This product is planned for production after our processing expansion. Contact us to discuss future offtake, partnership or raw cashew nuts available today.