Cashew, nutshell liq.

Cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) is a dark brown viscous liquid found within the soft honeycomb structure of the cashew nut shell and is a very important agricultural by-product of cashew production by the cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale). CNSL is the pericarp liquid of the cashew nut. Natural CNSL is a mixture of phenolic compounds with aliphatic side chains, consisting of 70% stearic acid, 5% stearyl alcohol and 18% stearyl phenol.

Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. Anacardium occidentale, Anacardiaceae.