Cardolite

EM Sullivan Brand

Functions:Curing Agent
Chemical Family:Polyamides
End Uses:Primer, Solventless & High Solids Coating, Enamel, Top Coat
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Epoxies (EP)
Labeling Claims:Solvent-free
Features:High Viscosity, Corrosion Resistance, Excellent Adhesion

Cardolite® NT-1515 is a high-viscosity polyamide, free from solvents, specifically crafted for use with solid or liquid epoxy resins. Its epoxy systems excel in maintenance coatings, primers, and enamel paint formulations due to their remarkable corrosion resistance and adhesion properties. Additionally, this product proves beneficial in various adhesive applications.

EM SullivanCardolite® NT - 1515X70

Functions:Curing Agent
Chemical Family:Polyamides
End Uses:Primer, Top Coat
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Epoxies (EP)
Features:High Viscosity, Corrosion Resistance, Excellent Adhesion

Cardolite® NT-1515X70 is a xylene solution of a high-viscosity polyamide, designed for use with solid or liquid epoxy resins. Its epoxy resin systems are used in maintenance coatings and primers because of their excellent corrosion resistance and adhesion properties. This product is also useful in adhesive applications.

EM SullivanCardolite® NX-5594

Chemical Family:Phenalkamines
Labeling Claims:Solvent-free, tert-Butyl Phenol-free, Non-Toxic
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyamides, Epoxies (EP)
Features:Corrosion Resistance, Chemical Resistance, Fast Cure, Alkali Resistance, Low Viscosity, Excellent Cathodic Disbondment Performance, Good Blush Resistance, Sulfuric Acid Resistance, Excellent Bondability, High Bond Strength, Acid Resistance
End Uses:Mortar, Solventless & High Solids Coating, Flooring

Cardolite® NX-5594 is a modified tert-butyl phenol-free and low-viscosity phenalkamine curing agent suitable for formulating high-solids and solvent-free epoxy systems for heavy-duty and pipe coatings, flooring applications, adhesives, and mortars. This product cures very fast, even at lower temperatures, and provides excellent cathodic disbondment performance. NX-5594 can also be used as an accelerator or co-curing for both amine- and polyamide-based hardeners.

EM SullivanCardolite® NX-9014

Chemical Family:CNSL (Cashew Nut Shell Liquid) Resin, Glycols, Polyols, Alcohols, Diols
End Uses:2K (2 Component) Adhesive, 2K (2 component) Coating
Hydroxyl Value:245.0 - 280.0 mg KOH/g
Features:Abrasion Resistance, Improved Hardness, Fast Cure, Excellent Adhesion, High Glass Transition Temperature, Good Color Stability, UV Resistance, Low Viscosity, Improved Flexibility, High Bond Strength, Good Mechanical Properties

Cardolite® NX-9014 is a low-viscosity, branched polyether-polyester polyol suitable for 2K polyurethane coatings and adhesives. This product exhibits well-balanced mechanical properties and excellent bond strength on steel and aluminum.

EM SullivanCardolite® Ultra LITE 513

Chemical Family:Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives, CNSL (Cashew Nut Shell Liquid) Resin
Labeling Claims:Non-Toxic, Adsorbable Organic Halides (AOX)-free, High Purity, Biorenewable, Natural, Solvent-free
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Epoxies (EP)
Physical Form:Liquid

Cardolite® Ultra LITE 513 is a very light-colored, low-viscosity, monofunctional epoxy reactive diluent designed for coatings, adhesives, and other epoxy applications. The long hydrophobic aliphatic side chain of cardanol gives this product a very low viscosity and provides excellent water resistance, flexibility, and thermal shock resistance. High-viscosity solvent or solvent-free formulations can achieve enhanced workability and higher solids without sacrificing other performance properties using this product.

EM SullivanCardolite® GX - 3080G

Functions:Curing Agent
Chemical Family:Phenalkamides
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Epoxies (EP)
Labeling Claims:Not Listed In California Proposition 65
Features:Low Color, Low Viscosity

Cardolite® GX - 3080G is a low color, low viscosity epoxy curing agent based on the latest modified phenalkamide technology.

EM SullivanCardolite® Lite 2001

Functions:Curing Agent
Chemical Family:Phenalkamines
End Uses:Primer, Anti-Corrosion Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating
Labeling Claims:Solvent-free
Features:High Viscosity

Cardolite® Lite 2001 is a light-colored, high viscosity 100% solids curing agent with excellent anticorrosion.

EM SullivanCardolite® Lite 2002

Chemical Family:Phenalkamines
Labeling Claims:Bio-based, Non-Toxic, Solvent-free, From Renewable Resources
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyethylenes (PE), Acrylics, Polypropylenes (PP), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyamides, Polycarbonates (PC), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Processing Methods:Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), Hand Lay-up
Physical Form:Liquid
End Uses:Kayaks, Wind Turbine Casings, Wind Turbine Blades, Pipes, Shower Trays, Solventless & High Solids Coating, Boards, Truck Cabins, Leaf Springs, Hulls, Potting Compound, Engine Bay Components, Paddles, Marine Applications, Doors, Waste Water Units, Surfboards, Seats, Tanks, Sewage Units, Suitcase, Tile Adhesive, Tennis Rackets, Helmets, Tank Linings, Skis, Truck Chassis, Anti-Corrosion Coating, Protective Apparels, Canoes, Panels

Cardolite® Lite 2002 is a light-colored, very low viscosity 100% solids curing agent.

EM SullivanCardolite® Lite 2020

Chemical Family:Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
Labeling Claims:Biorenewable, Non-Reactive, Low VOC, Non-Toxic, Environmentally Friendly, Solvent-free, Natural
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyurethanes (PU), Acrylics, Epoxies (EP), Alkyds

Cardolite® Lite 2020 is a low viscosity multipurpose resin modifier designed for use in coatings, adhesives, and other applications. It features a long hydrophobic aliphatic side chain of the cardanol molecule, providing excellent early water resistance and corrosion protection. It can be used as an epoxy diluent, allowing for enhanced workability and higher solids in formulations without sacrificing performance properties. It can also be used in alkyds, urethanes, and acrylics.

EM SullivanCardolite® Lite 2100

Functions:Rheology Modifier, Thinner
Chemical Family:Hydrocarbons
Physical Form:Liquid

Cardolite® Lite 2100 is a low color and low viscosity cashew nutshell liquid modified hydrocarbon resin recommended as an epoxy modifier for use in adhesives, coatings, and tar replacement. It enables high solids and solvent-free formulations, improves system compatibility for better film formation and protective performance, and provides excellent water, moisture, and corrosion resistance.

EM SullivanCardolite® NC - 513

Chemical Family:Ethoxylates, Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
Labeling Claims:Solvent-free

Cardolite® NC - 513 is a monofunctional reactive epoxy diluent used to increase flexibility, impact resistance, water resistance, and flexural strength. It has low viscosity and volatility, making it ideal for formulating solvent-free adhesives. It exhibits good water resistance and reacts completely into the epoxy network, enhancing bond strength.

EM SullivanCardolite® NC - 558

Functions:Curing Agent
Chemical Family:Phenalkamines
End Uses:Primer, Solventless & High Solids Coating
Labeling Claims:Solvent-free, Non-Corrosive, Non-Toxic
Features:Chemical Resistance, Excellent Adhesion, Water Resistance, Low Viscosity, Improved Flexibility, Fast Cure

Cardolite® NC - 558 is a low viscosity, solvent, and benzyl alcohol-free phenalkamine curing agent designed for epoxy coating applications protecting metal and concrete substrates. It offers rapid cure properties, excellent chemical resistance, adhesion on wet or unprepared surfaces, and outstanding water resistance and corrosion protection. It is suitable for heavy-duty industrial, marine, protective, floor, and potable water contact coatings.

EM SullivanCardolite® NT - 1300

Functions:Catalyst
Chemical Family:Amines

Cardolite® NT - 1300 is an amine-based catalyst.

EM SullivanCardolite® NT - 1541X70

Functions:Curing Agent
Chemical Family:Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

Cardolite® NT - 1541X70 is an epoxy curing agent based on reactive polyamide technology.

EM SullivanCardolite® NT - 1542

Functions:Curing Agent
Chemical Family:Polyamides
End Uses:Solventless & High Solids Coating
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Epoxies (EP)
Labeling Claims:Solvent-free
Features:Medium Viscosity

Cardolite® NT - 1542 is a solvent-free, medium viscosity polyamide curing agent suitable for high solids epoxy coatings and adhesive applications.

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Cardolite products have been based on cashew nutshell liquid, a natural, and annually renewable biomaterial. CNSL can be found in the honeycomb structure of the cashew nutshell and is considered a by-product of the cashew nut industry.
Therefore, CNSL is a non-food chain material that would be disposed otherwise.
This cashew based technology has been widely adopted because there are inherent performance benefits gained from using this starting raw material, unlike using other natural raw materials that can sacrifice performance or cost.

Cardolite Products

Cardolite offers a variety of epoxy amine curing agents, epoxy modifiers, and epoxy and polyol resins based on CNSL technology for use in the formulation of a wide range of high performance ambient and heat cured adhesives.
Cardolite epoxy curing agents called phenalkamines and phenalkamides offer unique benefits to adhesive formulators such as fast and low temperature cure, low viscosity solvent free systems, great overall chemical and mechanical properties, excellent water resistance, and very good bond strength under unfavorable conditions. Cardolite phenalkamines and phenalkamides are ideal for two component, ambient cured adhesives.
Cardolite resin and modifier portfolio is comprised of reactive and non-reactive epoxy diluents and multi-purpose modifiers that not only lower viscosity, but also improve flexibility, surface tolerance and early water resistance, and can accelerate cure without compromising other properties. Moreover, tests have shown that Cardolite modifiers can be formulated to increase bond strength and improve adhesion on oily or damp surfaces. These products are an excellent alternative to substances of high concern such as nonyl phenol and can be used in one component heat cured adhesives or in two component field applied applications.

CNSL Technology

Cardanol is a unique natural phenolic material obtained by distilling CNSL and serves as the primary building block for Cardolite products.
The molecule is composed of an aromatic ring with an OH group and a long aliphatic side chain, which bring valuable intrinsic benefits to adhesive materials.
The aromatic ring provides a strong chemical resistant backbone while the OH group gives high bond strength and good reactivity for fast and low temperature cure.
The side chain provides excellent water resistance, good flexibility, low viscosity, and extended pot life.
Most Cardolite products have high bio-content of >65%.

Phenalkamine Technology

The Mannich reaction of CNSL, formaldehyde, and certain amines is called a phenalkamine.
Phenalkamines share some similar advantages to other Mannich base curing agents, such as: extremely fast cure, low temperature cure (even below 0°C), good chemical resistance, good surface appearance, good moisture tolerance, and non-blushing properties.
However, due to the long aliphatic side chain of cardanol, phenalkamines also have very good pot life, good flexibility, surface tolerance, and excellent water and salt water resistance.
Many Cardolite phenalkamines are also approved for use in food contact and potable water coatings.

Cardolite

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