BASF Adsorbents

at a glance
We make adsorbents differently.

BASF offers a wide range of adsorbents

for a broad spectrum of applications in
industries such as refining, petrochemical,
chemical, and gas processing. The BASF
portfolio includes proprietary alumina,
silica, bentonite adsorbent technologies,
and the base metal oxide PuriStar line of
guard beds.

BASF Adsorbents
Alumina Adsorbents
Tailored pore distribution

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Physical durability

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Available in powder, granular, and

spherical forms in standard and
custom sizes

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Sorbead Adsorbents

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Impressive range of adsorbent

products including Selexsorb
adsorbents, chloride traps, and
Claus catalysts

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Boehmite and boehmite-based

gamma alumina powders are
available for such applications as
automotive and chemical catalysts,
catalyst binders and abrasives

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Greater operational lifetime

Achieve lower moisture and
hydrocarbon dewpoints than
any competitive alumino-silica gel
High adsorption capacity
Unprecedented physical stability
when water-wet

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Environmentally friendly Sorbead

Orange CHAMELEON indicator gel

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Extensive range of specialty gels

which includes the Perlkat line of
catalyst substrates

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* In Europe, Sorbead adsorbents are known by

the registered trade name KC-Trockenperlen

Active Bentonite
Adsorbents
Enables effective purification of Benzene, Toluene, and Xylene

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 emove unwanted olefinic species

R
in aromatics streams with the F-24
family of activated clays
 entonite-based NovasilPlus
B
flow agent, used to protect
poultry farms
Desiccite 25, chemically inert, environmentally safe solution for preventing corrosion, mildew, and other
humidity-related problems

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PuriStar Metal Oxide

Based Products
A versatile group of products for
removal, by selective chemical
reactions, of a wide range of
contaminants including arsine,
phosphine, reactive sulfur
compounds, free oxygen, H2,
CO, and trace levels of acetylenes
and dienes

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Key applications include PuriStar

R3-12 for arsine and sulfur removal
from propylene; and PuriStar R3-16
for multi-contaminant removal from
ethylene

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Combinations of PuriStar,
Selexsorb and other BASF
adsorbents can provide complete,
engineered solutions to purification/
contaminant issues for many
petrochemical processes including
polyethylene, polypropylene,
cumene, EB/SM and many others

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Catalyst Substrates and

Intermediates
Alumina powders gamma phase
and pseudoboehmite feedstocks

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High thermal stability and

high-activity surface

Catalyst substrate spheres

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Largest alumina based product

portfolio



Catalyst bed supports

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Inert alpha alumina and ceramic

supports

Custom/Toll processing services

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Extrusion, impregnation and

heat treating including NOx
removal



Adsorbents for fuel and air purification solutions reflect

BASFs commitment to serving the community.

Application

Products

Dehydration

F-200, F-220, H-156, Sorbead R, Sorbead WS, Selexsorb CD, Selexsorb CDX

Hydrocarbon Recovery

Sorbead R, Sorbead H, Sorbead WS

H2O2

CPN, DD-6, DD-PG

COS, H2S, CS2

Selexsorb COS, D-1275/D-1280, Prosorb, R3-12, R3-16, Selexsorb AS

CO, CO2

Selexsorb COS, Prosorb, R3-16, R3-17

Chloride

CL-750, CL-760

HF

HF-200, HF-200XP

Fluoride

CPN, DD-6

Arsine, Phosphine

Selexsorb AS, Prosorb, R3-12, R3-16

O2, H2

R3-16, DeOxo, R3-11G

Oxygenates

Selexsorb CD, CDX

Nitriles, Ammonia

Selexsorb CD, CDX

Mercaptans, Thiophenes, Sulfides

Selexsorb CD, CDX, D-1275/D-1280, Prosorb, Selexsorb SG

Organosilicates

Selexsorb SI

TBC (Styrene)

Selexsorb ST

Sclairtech , Oleflex

DD-660, DD-710

Application

Products

Aromatics Purification, BTX, Xylenes,

Cumene

F-24, F-25, F-54, F-154

Claus Catalysts

S-100, S-100SR, S-400, DD-431, DD-831, DD-931, SRC-99ti, Ti-1100e

Catalyst Substrates

DD-443, DD-447, DD-440, CSS-350, SAS-series, LD-5

Catalyst Precursors

CP-Powder, HiQ aluminas, G-250, Ga-200, Ga-200L

Bed Supports

T-162, ABS

Chromatographic

CG-20

Refinery Off-Gas

R3-81, R8-21

Acetylene Off-Gas

R0-23, R3-15

Service
At BASF, we know that our success is dependent upon your success. That is why we are
dedicated to offering intelligent system solutions, supported by our outstanding customer and
technical assistance. A complementary analysis of your current processes will reveal the BASF
products and services that will greatly improve your efficiency and bottom line.

Markets served by
BASF Adsorbents
Dehydration of refining and
petrochemical streams and natural gas

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Sulfur recovery via Claus catalysis

Hydrocarbon recovery from natural gas

Catalyst substrates and intermediates

Purification of hydrocarbon streams

Purification of industrial gases

Dehydration of compressed air

Bed support and heat transfer media

Example of BASF adsorbents in a gas plant layout

About Us
BASFs Catalysts division is the worlds
leading supplier of environmental and
process catalysts. The group offers
exceptional expertise in the
development of technologies that
protect the air we breathe, produce
the fuels that power our world and
ensure efficient production of a wide
variety of chemicals, plastics and other
products. By leveraging our industryleading R&D platforms, passion for
innovation and deep knowledge of
precious and base metals, BASFs
Catalysts division develops unique,
proprietary catalyst and adsorbent
solutions that drive customer success.
BASF - The Chemical Company
Desiccite, DeOxo, HiQ, KC-Trockenperlen, Novasil,
Perlkat, PuriStar, Selexsorb, and Sorbead are
trademarks of BASF.
CHAMELEON is a registered trademark of INEOS
Silicas. Oleflex is a trademark of UOP. Sclairtech is a
trademark of Nova Chemicals.
Although all statements and information in this
publication are believed to be accurate and reliable,
they are presented gratis and for guidance only, and
risks and liability for results obtained by use of the
products or application of the suggestions described
are assumed by the user. NO WARRANTIES OF ANY
KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE MADE
REGARDING PRODUCTS DESCRIBED OR DESIGNS,
DATA OR INFORMATION SET FORTH. Statements or
suggestions concerning possible use of the products
are made without representation or warranty that any
such use is free of patent infringement and are not
recommendations to infringe any patent. The user
should not assume that toxicity data and safety
measures are indicated or that other measures
may not be required. 2010 BASF
BF-8935 Rev. 04/10

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