CNSL Based Resin mainly consists of two naturally produced Phenolic Compounds i.e. Anacardic Acid and Cardol. Both of them are non-drying and cannot be dried up unless by chemical reaction. CNSL Resin is a transparent viscous resin with golden color film. It is highly suitable for the surface coating application, where outstanding film properties and very high resistance to water and chemicals are required. Therefore, CNSL Resin is used commonly as a paint raw material due to its high water and chemical resistant property
Compatibility : CNSL resin is compatible with all drying oil, alkyd, epoxy, ester gum, phenolic and malic acids in all proportions and only to a limited extent with chlorinated resins, specially chlorinated rubber. They are not compatible with urea resin.
Solubility : CNSL resin is soluble in M.T.O. in all proportions. It is also soluble in most of the common paint solvent like xylene, naptha, ketones, esters etc. It is non soluble in lower alcohols
Due to the presence of the long hydrocarbon chain the condensates are more flexible than the conventional Phenolic Resins. These resins can be used for Surface Coatings with or without oil modification when high chemical resistance is desired.
CNSL Resin condensation products have also been used for other purposes like Dark colour Paints Manufacturing, insulating Varnishes, Moulding Powders, Brake Lining Compositions, etc.