CNSL and its derivatives have been used as antioxidants, stabilisers and demulsifiers for petroleum products as well as plasticisers and processing aids for rubber compounds and modifiers for plastic materials
CNSL Soluble metal derivatives are used to improve the resistance to oxidation and sludge formation of lubricating oils.
Oxidised CNSL and its derivatives are used as demulsifying agents for water in oil type petroleum emulsions.
Other derivatives of CNSL are used in the preparation of surface-active agents by:
Sulfonation, Antioxidants, Bactericides, Fungicides and Disinfactant, Insecticides, Pesticides and Herbicides ,Drugs, Dyestuff