ABOUT US - CARDOLITE

A Global Company

Milestones

• 1970's Development of functional curing agents for epoxy resins, 3M giving them generic name "Phenalkamines"
• 1984 Management buyout of CNSL business and the Newark plant, and founding of Cardolite
• 80's-90's Cardolite pioneered the growth of phenalkamines
• 2004 Start of a new plant facility in Zhuhai, China

Mission Statement

• The purpose of Cardolite Corporation is to create and maintain customers in the friction, epoxy and specialty industries with products based on cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL). Cashew nutshell liquid is a renewable material produced by the cashew tree, Anacardium occidentale, more precisely found in the soft honey comb of the shell of the cashew nut. Renewable natural raw materials are an endless source of chemicals. Companies having chosen this route are most of the time confronted with raw materials compositions which fluctuates all over the years.



• Cardolite Corporation has for now 20 years, acquired the expertise in synthesizing specialty chemicals for the coating industry and friction dust particles for the brake industry. No one knows more about developing CNSL products that will enhance the performance of your products. In fact, we pioneered the use of CNSL in the making of important materials for the coating and friction industries. And our experience keeps on building. Because we are the originator and leading manufacturer of phenalkamine epoxy curing agents, we know exactly how to develop phenalkamines that will help you meet your customer's coating requirements.