Cashewnut Shell Liquid

Abstract

Cashewnut Shell Liquid (CNSL) is a soft honey comb structure containing dark reddish brown viscose liquid. It is a by-product of the cashew industry which is the pericrap fluid of the nut. It is considered to be better as well as cheaper material for unsaturated phenols. It is exported to countries like Japan and Korea and its domestic use is also increasing. Konkan region of Maharashtra could be an ideal location as there are many manuals and few mechanised cashew processing factories in the region. Likewise, there are several processing factories in adjoining Goa state as well. Kerala can also be an ideal location.