Cardolite

Phenalkamine and Phenalkamide curing agents, polyols, and reactive epoxy modifiers based on cardanol oil from cashew nuts. Fast and low temperature cure, very hydrophobic, and
chemically resistant.

  • Cardolite Ultra LITE 2020is a low viscosity, solvent-free multipurpose resin modifier designed for use in coatings, adhesives, and other applications. The long hydrophobic aliphatic side chain of the cardanol molecule gives this product a very low viscosity and provides excellent early water resistance and corrosion protection. Used as an epoxy diluent, high viscosity solvent or solvent free formulations can achieve enhanced workability and higher solids without sacrificing other performance properties using this product. This product also has the ability to react and be used in alkyds, urethanes, and acrylics. Cardolite UltraLITE 2020 was designed as a formulation tool to reduce VOC levels and viscosity of coating and adhesive systems. Although higher in viscosity than some other modifiers, the structure of this product gives excellent dilution efficiency to help rapidly reduce viscosity for improved pigment wetting, flexibility, and general application properties. Physical properties such as water resistance, corrosion protection, color stability, chemical resistance, and gloss are not significantly compromised with the addition of Ultra LITE 2020, and the product can be added in on either component side of multi-part formulations. ADVANTAGES • Lowers viscosity while maintaining performance • Preserves chemical and water resistance • Good dilution effect • Adds flexibility • Reduces high shear • Compatible and usable in a variety of coating chemistries•Improves pigment wetting • Reacts with urethanes, alkyds, and acrylic resin • Low volatility and high flash point • Non-toxic • Based from natural, renewable,non-food raw material feedstock
  • A reactive epoxy diluent based on CNSL (biobased).  This renewable diluent exhibits very low color, visc reductions, hydrophobicity and flexibility.  Viscosity reduction similar to glycidyl ethers (C12-C14 types) and faster cure times at room temp and low temperatures.
  • Nonreactive resin modifier with a viscosity of 40-100 cPs. Color gardner of 1.
  • Cardolite Ultra LITE 2009SF is a very light color and undiluted phenalkamine curing agent suitable for epoxy coatings applications.
  • Cardolite Ultra LITE 2009H is a very light color and low viscosity phenalkamine curing agent suitable for epoxy coating applications protecting concrete and metal substrates. Ultra LITE 2009H provides faster hardness development than Ultra LITE 2009 in addition to excellent cure and film properties. This product is designed primarily for floor topcoats and self-levelers due to its good mechanical properties, and gloss and color retention.
  • Phenalkamine curative used in fast cure, low temperature systems. The CA has excellent corrosion resistance and good color.
  • Suitable for a variety of applications:
    • CASE and foam markets
    • one and two component systems
    • ambient, moisture and heat cured systems n building block for prepolymers
    Branced polyester/polyether polyol Offset Desmophen 1145 and Sovermol 815 Benefits:
    • Excellent water and moisture resistance
    • Excellent acid and alkali resistance
    • Very good hydrolytic stability
    • Fire and thermal resistance
    • Can be tailored for different properties
    • Available in low to high functionalities
  • Cardolite NX-9005 is a unique polyol suitable for polyurethane coatings and adhesives. This product has well balanced mechanical properties, high tensile strength and excellent elongation. Non-CNSL Branched Polyol - good UV resistance. Offset Desmophen 1150 and Sovermol 805/1080
  • Cardolite NX-8101 is an epoxy curing agent based on latest modified CNSL waterborne technology. This product is supplied in water and recommended for epoxy primers and self-levelers for concrete floors.
  • A solvent-free phenalkamine with a viscosity of 1,080 cPS. Color gardner 11. Gel time in 18 mins.
  • Nonreactive resin modifier with a viscosity of ≤ 60 cPs. Color gardner of ≤ 2.