About Cardolite

Founded in 1984, Cardolite is the world's largest producer and developer of specialty chemical products originating from cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL), headquartered in Bristol, Pennsylvania. Cardolite’s additives and monomers offer high strength, elongation, light color, good water resistance, and rapid cure properties. Cardolite offers innovative and sustainable solutions for the polymer additives market and is constantly working on pollution prevention and reducing environmental impact. Their product portfolio includes polyether polyols, diols, crosslinkers, and other additives for liquid systems.

Cardolite® LITE 2020

Cardolite® LITE 2020 by Cardolite is a novel unsaturated long chain ether alcohol based on the latest cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) technology. It is 100% non-volatile and can be used as multipurpose resin modifier. It is a long hydrophobic aliphatic side chain of the cardanol molecule provides low viscosity, excellent early water resistance and corrosion protection. Cardolite® LITE 2020 also has the ability to react with alkyd, urethane and acrylics.

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Cardolite® NX-5285

Cardolite® NX-5285 by Cardolite is a lower functionality, fast cure and cost effective cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) Polyol. Imparts good mechanical and fire resistance properties and low water absorption. It can be used in rigid foam (co-polyol in spray foam, continuous PUR panels, boardstocks, high-med index PIR).

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Cardolite® NX-9004

Cardolite® NX-9004 by Cardolite is a polyol based on cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL). Recommended for polyurethane rigid foam applications. It is EU REACH compliant.