Products

Process Catalysts

BASF is the global leader in process catalysts. We provide fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) refinery catalysts, custom catalysts and chemical catalysts such as hydrogenation catalysts, dehydrogenation catalysts and oxidation catalysts - to name a few.

Our catalyst products are a vital and strategic part of process technology. Catalysis is a process in which the rate of a chemical reaction is increased by a specific catalyst offering. Each heterogeneous catalyst is specific to a given process and can be tailored to provide a given set of end results – speed of reaction or process, enhanced product attributes, and the selectivity of end products. Choosing the right catalyst for the process is a critical factor for success. Catalysts plays a crucial role in 90% of all commercially produced chemical products.

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Chemical Catalysts

FCC Refining Catalysts

Leistungsfähige Katalysatoren sind für die Produktionsverfahren in der chemischen Industrie von entscheidender Bedeutung, sowohl aus ökonomischen als auch aus ökologischen Gründen. Mehr als 85 Prozent aller Produkte der BASF werden mit Hilfe von Katalysatoren hergestellt, wobei die heterogene Katalyse mit einem Feststoff als Katalysator im Vordergrund steht. Die Katalysatoren werden individuell an die Erfordernisse der verschiedenen Prozesse angepasst, was in der Katalyseforschung ein stark interdisziplinäres Arbeiten verlangt. Bei der BASF sind derzeit etwa 250 verschiedene Katalysatoren im Sortiment. Sie werden zunächst in den eigenen Produktionsanlagen eingesetzt und wenn sie sich bewähren, auch auf dem freien Markt angeboten.From both economical and environmental viewpoints, effective catalysts are of vital importance for the production processes used in the chemical industry. More than 85 percent of BASF products are produced with the aid of catalysts. The focus is on heterogeneous catalysis that utilizes catalyst present in a solid form. Since catalysts are adapted individually to the needs of various processes, close interdisciplinary collaboration is required in catalysis research. Currently, about 250 different catalysts are available in the BASF range. These catalysts are initially used at BASF's own plants and once proven are sold on the free market.

Custom Catalysts