Most of the BPA-based epoxy resins are quite rigid and are based on petrochemicals. A quite different type of flexible epoxy resin is based on cardanol, derived from cashew nut shell liquid. Mono-, di — and multifunctional derivatives are possible. Mono — and difunctional low viscosity derivatives are used as modifiers and diluents, while complex di — and multifunctional epoxies are used in two — component ambient cure epoxy systems. They give the cross-linked matrix excellent flexibility, toughness and impact resistance. They possess very good water, chemical and corrosion resistance.
Cardanol-based epoxy resins

