Cardanol NC-700 Metasubstituted alkenyl phenol Cardolite Polymer intermediates ADHESIVE The main component in processed cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) is cardanol , a naturally occurring metasubstituted alkenyl phenol similar to nonylphenol. Cardanol is hydrophobic in nature and remains flexible and liquid at very low temperatures. In the early 20's the first commercial use for cardanol was developed by Cardolite. Our dedication to the advancement of CNSL based products has lead Cardolite to be the leading manufacturer and the supplier of the world's largest variety of cashew based products. Possible applications for cardanol include: Friction Materials Specialty Intermediates Rubber Wood Adhesives Electrical/Electronic Components Phenolic Resins Hydrophobic metasubstituted alkenyl phenol (cardanol). Used as based product to manufacture wood adhesives. Remains flexible and liquid at very low temperatures.