Title: Oil of Cashew Nut Shell

Literature References: From Anacardium occidentale L., Anacardiaceae (Southern India). Consists mostly (90%) of anacardic acid, q.v. Review and bibliography: Sanyal, Das, Indian Pharm. 10, 272-283 (1955).

Properties: Wijs iodine no. over 250. Polymerizes easily when heated with acid.

Use: In insulating varnishes, typewriter rolls, coldsetting cements, floor tile, brake linings; molding compounds from polymers: Harvey, US 2767150 (1956 to The Harvel Corp.).