In the Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) Extraction Plant, the Cashew Nut Shell undergoes the following steps: Oil Extraction, Neutralization and Oil Storage. Cashew nut shells contain 20 – 25 % oil content. After pressing, a residual oil of less than 10 – 12 % is left in the oilcake.
How to set up a cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) extraction plant?
Here we have listed some of the basic machinery required to set up a Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) Extraction Plant In the Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) Extraction Plant, the Cashew Nut Shell undergoes the following steps: Oil Extraction, Neutralization and Oil Storage. Cashew nut shells contain 20 – 25 % oil content.
What is Cashew Nut Shell Oil (CNSO)?
1. Introduction Cashew Nut Shell Oil (CNSO) is a versatile component of the Cashew fruits’ nut. The oil which is a dark reddish-brown in colour is resident in a soft honeycomb shell, that is the pericarp of the nut. It is a natural resin that could serve as a valuable raw material for multiple applications.
What is cashew nut shell oil used for?
The resinous oil obtained from cashew nut shells is used to produce several derivatives which have diverse applications including paints and coatings, lubricants, waterproofing as well as specialty chemicals. Cardanol, an important component of cashew nut shell liquid, can be extracted from the shells readily and inexpensively.