Sud Chemie General Catalogue 2007 (3MB)

General Catalogue
SÜD-CHEMIE CATALYSTS
| Introduction
Content
Page
Introduction 4
Feed Purification – ActiSorb® Catalyst Series 14
Zeolites 28
Catalysts for the Petrochemical Industry 32
Catalysts for the Production of Chemicals 46
Catalysts for the Oil Refinery Industry 80
Olefin Polymerization 102
Air Purification 106
Fuel Cell Technologies 114
Custom Catalysts – À la Carte Catalysts 118
Research and Development 122
Service and Performance Guarantees 126
Süd Chemie History 130
Catalyst Index and Contact Details 134
Content | 3
Introduction
Creating masterpieces for high performance
Our catalysts are created according to our “performance technol-
ogy” philosophy. Crafting state-of-the-art catalyst solutions is like
creating a piece of art. Whether it is produced for refining, chemi-
cal, petrochemical or environmental solutions, our catalysts vary
in shape, colour and formulations to suit your needs – but they are
always avant-garde to offer you the highest performance.
Introduction
Süd-Chemie Profile
Süd-Chemie is a leading supplier of catalysts, adsorbents and additives
with a 150-year history. Geared to intensive product development efforts
and with its renowned catalyst manufacturing and technical service
expertise, the company holds leading positions in many catalytic market
segments. Our strong innovation culture is built on a long research tradi-
tion which started as a Bavaria based chemical and agricultural prod-
ucts factory established in 1857 by Justus von Liebig and others. Today,
Süd-Chemie is an international and technology-oriented global leader in
the field of specialty chemistry for adsorbents and catalysts. With sales
and earnings recording double-digit annual growth rates for three years
in succession and group sales exceeding one billion euros for the first
time in 2006, the company will be recruiting a hundred new employees
in Germany alone during its anniversary year of 2007. On a worldwide
scale, Süd-Chemie employs almost 5,000 people at some seventy sub-
sidiaries, generating over 80% of its sales outside Germany.
Committed to improve the profitability of your value chains, we develop

highly innovative catalytic solutions which address the needs of a wide
array of processes. Specifically, Süd-Chemie is a strategic partner for the
following industries: Petrochemicals, Chemicals, Refineries, Polymerisa-
tion, Air Purification and Fuel Cells. Innovative concepts, highest safety
standards, know-how and commitment of a highly skilled and motivated
team – all this has brought Süd-Chemie into prime positions in the areas
served — staying true to its claim to create performance technology.
Süd-Chemie – your partner in defining the future.
6 | Introduction
Introduction
Süd-Chemie´s Industry groups
Industry group Petrochemicals

Süd-Chemie offers catalysts required in the production of a wide range of
petrochemical products, including olefins such as ethylene and propyl-
ene, and aromatics such as styrene. Notable products include HOUDRY®
Catofin® catalysts for use in isobutylene or propylene production and the
Group’s styrene production catalyst, STYROMAX®
as well the catalyst for selective hydrogenation of acetylene to ethylene.
In addition, MT-Prop, a highly specific zeolite catalyst has been devel-
oped as the key element of producing propylene from methanol
in Lurgi’s innovative process.
Industry group Chemicals

The Chemicals Group portfolio offers catalytic solutions for many chemi-
cal processes, including ammonia, methanol, syngas, sulphuric acid,
formaldehyde, phthalic anhydride, maleic anhydride (through Scientific
Design), PTA, alcohols, vinyl chloride monomer, and hydrogen peroxide.
Catalysts for a wide variety of hydrogenation and amination reactions
also form an important part of this business sector for Süd-Chemie, as
does custom catalysts used in the production of various specialty chemi-
cals and purification processes.
Industry group Refinery

Products supplied by Süd-Chemie for refineries include catalysts for
the production of hydrogen, gasoline and clean fuels plus innovative
catalysts for gas-to-liquid (GTL), coal-to-liquid (CTL) and BTL (biomass-
to-liquid) applications. These are complemented by a large selection
of guards and traps, which protect valuable downstream catalysts and
aid refinery operational reliability. For refinery customers, Süd-Chemie
focuses on providing catalysts with reliable performance. The catalysts
are known for their durability and the value they add to the refinery proc-
esses via prolonged catalyst life and reduced plant down time.
Industry group Olefin Polymerization

In the area of olefin polymerization, Süd-Chemie offers C-MAX® - a series
of Ziegler-Natta catalysts which is highly optimized for the manufactu-
ring of Polypropylene, It is suitable for a variety of different polypro-pyl-
ene production process platforms. C-MAX® catalysts enable PP produc-
ers to manufacture their entire product range with high activity, excellent
operational control and competitive operational cost.
C-MAX® catalysts are commercially well proven in several units both for
major bulk loop/gas-phase and CSTR processes.
Introduction |
Introduction
Investing continuously in R&D has proven for Süd-Chemie to be very
fruitful in terms of offering catalysts with improved performance and
catalyst lifetime. Süd-Chemie’s R&D is well positioned to face the future
challenges and to continue successfully supporting our clients in the
chemicals, petrochemicals, refinery and olefin polymerization industry.
Steady improvement of our catalyst portfolio in order to meet specific
needs and search for individual solutions is our strength. Dedicated
groups in Europe, Asia and the United States are working in close
contact with our customers to find individual solutions and to develop
new catalysts. The Group has six international R&D centers (in Germany,
China, India, Italy, Japan and the US) and also technical centers through-
out the world to meet customers` requirements. Strengthening our global
R&D presence is mandatory; it is the only way to keep pace with increas-
ing demand for more efficient catalysts, and offer the best solution.
In 2003, the Süd-Chemie broke new ground when it was awarded the
Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award in the US as the first
manufacturer of catalysts to be so honored for a nearly waste water free
catalyst manufacturing process. Süd-Chemie continues to search for
environmentally friendly and responsible production procedures and
applications for its catalysts. Newly developed catalysts are helping
to turn “waste” into fuels, valuable raw materials and products for the
chemical industry. Carbon dioxide utilization is an important task and
Süd-Chemie is active in this area by developing catalysts which are
making this possible. Süd-Chemie – Defining the Future
8 | Introduction
Introduction
Süd-Chemie – Defining the Future
In the past years Süd-Chemie‘s Defining the Future conferences estab-
lished as a platform for defining the future of catalysis and processes
with leading actors of the industry.
Defining the Future conferences provide an ideal forum to discuss the
latest innovations in catalysis and process engineering, the opportunities
and challenges the industries are facing, and the strategies that can be
developed to address them.
The first conference in the “Süd-Chemie Defining the Future” series

was held in Bahrain in 2004. After the major success of this conference,
a second conference was hosted in Shanghai in early November 2005,
which attracted more than 400 participants from all over the world.
Due to Süd-Chemie’s 150th anniversary in 2007, the third Defining the

Future conference is taking place in Munich, the company’s headquarter
site.
Following Süd-Chemie’s statement of creating performance technology,

the Süd-Chemie Group is well prepared to define the future together with
their customers adding value to their daily business. Whatever your next
strategic move will be, consider Süd-Chemie for your catalytic solution.
An overview on our catalytic technologies is contained in the following

pages.
Introduction |
Introduction
Shapes make the Difference
Süd-Chemie‘s catalysts are available in a wide variety of different
shapes and sizes, so that the user can always select the optimum activity,
selectivity, and pressure drop. There are basically two different types of
catalysts:
• Precipitated catalysts
• Carrier catalysts
Precipitated catalysts are of identical chemical composition throughout

the entire particle, whereas in a carrier catalyst, the active component
is added to a carrier so that the active metals are near the surface of the
particle.
Typical shapes include:
• Tablets
• Rings
• Ribbed rings
• Multi-holed rings
• extrusions
• Pellets
• Spheres
• Monolithic structures
• Saddles
• Foams (ceramic and metallic)
• Wire mesh
• Wall flow filters
• Fibre mats
• Screens
• Flakes
• granules
• Powder
10 | Introduction
Introduction
Tablets
A variety of tablet sizes can be produced, depending on the catalyst
formulation and the intended application. The most common sizes range
from 3 x 3 mm to 9 x 9 mm. Most of our tablets are domed, ensuring
better packing and less dust formation
Smaller tablets generally have greater activity and higher pressure

drop than large tablets.
extrusions
The key types of extrusions are:
• Plain extrusion
• Ribbed extrusion
• TRIaX extrusion
• CDS extrusion
CDS stands for Computer Designed Shape, and represents an optimum

combination of physical strength, activity, poison resistance and pressure
drop. For this reason, Süd-Chemie offers a wide range of catalysts in this
shape.
Introduction | 11
Introduction
Rings
Rings are a poular shape for many of our products. Süd-Chemie has
made many innovations in rings shapes. A complete listing of our
shapes follows.
• Raschig ring
• Ribbed ring (RR)
• 3-holed ring (THS)
• 6-holed ring (gutling gun, gg )
• 10-holed ring (low differential pressure, LDP shape)
• Spoked-wheel (eW shape)
Spheres
Spherical catalysts can be based on either precipitated precursors or
carriers. They can be as small as 1 mm and as large as 75mm.
Honeycombs and Foams

Where an application is sensitive to pressure drop, as is the case for
ambient pressure operations, or where a high space velocity is needed,
honeycombs and foams – whether ceramic or metallic – are the optimum
shape.
Honeycombs and similar shapes form the basis of almost all catalysts
used for air purification and for the reformer upstream of fuel cells.
12 | Introduction
Introduction
Other Shapes
Some catalysts are available in the form of flakes or irregular granules.
For application in a fluidised bed or in liquid phase, powder is the ideal
shape.
Please note that the shapes and sizes listed in this catalogue represent
the standard for the respective product. Please contact our sales division
for information on non-standard dimensions.
Reduced and Stabilised Catalysts

Most catalysts consist of one or more metal oxides. Most of
Süd-Chemie’s catalysts can be supplied in any of the following forms:
• Oxidic
• Reduced and dry stabilised (RS version)
• Reduced and submerged in an organic liquid (R version)
The RS and R versions are safe to transport and ready to use with only
a short start-up time.
Introduction | 13
Feed Purification –
actiSorb® Catalyst Series
Pure and clear
Just like old master pieces – brilliance and clarity come from the
finest and purest selection of materials. Just like your feeds – only
with Süd-Chemie catalysts will you be able to create the value-added
position resulting from high performance products.
Feed Purification
actiSorb® Catalyst Series
Süd-Chemie developed the ActiSorb® series of catalysts and adsorbents
for the purification of almost all hydrocarbon feedstocks.
This purification is normally a combination of a reaction using a pre-
treatment catalyst, i.e. hydrogenation, followed by adsorption with the
ActiSorb® adsorbent.
The following table gives a general overview of the different families of

ActiSorb® materials.
Organic Chlorides
Silica Compounds
Organic Nitrogen
Organic Fluorine
Organic Sulphur
Heavy Metals
Thiophens
HCN
COS
NH3
H 2O
HCI
PH3
H 2S
HF
O2
actiSorb® S • • • •
actiSorb® CI • •
actiSorb® F • •
actiSorb® Hg •
actiSorb® 300 • •
actiSorb® 301 • •
actiSorb® 310 • • •
actiSorb® Si •
actiSorb® O •
actiSorb® N • • •
Tonsil® aPT-N • • •
g-92D •
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Feed Purification
Sulphur Removal
Sulphur in the form of organic compounds can be removed either as
such or by hydrogenation to H2S followed by adsorption of the latter.
The ActiSorb® S 7 catalyst is recommended for the removal of H2S, mer-

captans, disulphides and thiophens in hydrocarbon feedstreams, ranging
from naphtha to middle distillates. The achieved purity is less than 0.1
ppm wt. sulphur.
actiSorb® S 7
Nominal Content [wt.%]
NiO 66
Binder Balance
Shape CDS Extrusions

Size [mm] 1.5
Hydrodesulphurisation
The standard catalysts for the hydrogenation of organic sulphur com-
pounds in hydrocarbon feedstocks are the cobalt-molybdenum-type
catalysts from the HDMax 200 series.
These catalysts are used in both liquid and gas phase for all types
of hydrocarbons, such as naphtha, LPG, natural gas and off-gases.
For the hydrogenation of organic nitrogen compounds and/or olefin
saturation, our nickel-molybdenum-based HDMax 310 catalyst is
recommended.
HDMax 200 HDMax 300

CoO 3–5 -
NiO - 3–6
MoO3 10 1
Al2O3 Balance Balance
CDS Extrusions CDS Extrusions

Shape
TRIAX Extrusions TRIAX Extrusions
Size [mm] 2.5 2.5
Feed Purification | 1
Feed Purification
H2S Removal
The ActiSorb® S series of ZnO based adsorbents is used for the removal
of sulphur components such as hydrogen sulphide, mercaptans and
COS from hydrocarbon feedstreams. ActiSorb® S 2 is the perfect solu-
tion when operating at high space velocities and elevated temperatures,
while ActiSorb® S 3 is recommended in applications with lower space
velocities and higher inlet sulphur concentrations. The maximum bulk
density catalyst ActiSorb® S 1 is ideal in applications where the feed
contains high inlet sulphur concentrations, and where maximum sulphur
pick-up per loaded unit volume is required.
actiSorb® S 1 actiSorb® S 2 actiSorb® S 3

Nominal Content
[wt.%]
ZnO 100 0 0
Al2O3 - Balance Balance
Shape Extrusions Extrusions Extrusions

Size [mm] 4.5 4.5 4.5
In some cases, it is necessary to remove the sulphur to a level below

10 ppb H2S. ActiSorb® S 6, a copper-promoted zinc oxide, is placed in
the bottom of the standard zinc oxide reactor and removes the remaining
H2S to a value < 10 ppb H2S under a wide range of operating conditions.
actiSorb® S 6
CuO Proprietary
ZnO Proprietary
Al2O3 Balance
Shape Tablets
Size [mm] 6x3
Feed Purification
Desulphurisation of natural gas and light hydrocarbon feedstocks is
also possible under ambient conditions using activated carbon.
G-32J is coconut-shell-based and promoted with copper oxide.
It should be noted that propane and C4+ hydrocarbons are absorbed by
the activated carbon, thereby minimising the sulphur pickup capability
of G-32J.
g-32J
CuO 6
Activated Carbon Balance
Shape Granules
Size [mm] 1 – 5 and 0.5 – 1
Purification of natural gas containing low concentrations of total sul-

phur can also be performed by ActiSorb® G 1, a promoted ZnO catalyst.
Simultaneous hydrodesulphurisation and H2S pick-up is a feature unique
to ActiSorb® G 1. Even when saturated, the ActiSorb® G 1 catalyst fully
retains its hydrogenation capabilities.
actiSorb® g 1
CuO 1.5
MoO3 3.5
ZnO + Binder Balance
Shape Extrusions
Size [mm] 4.5
Feed Purification
COS Hydrolysis
The ActiSorb® 410 catalyst selectively promotes the simultaneous
hydrolysis of COS and hydrogenation of CS2. HCN is also hydrolysed.
The high selectivity of ActiSorb® 410 means that process gases with very
high CO concentrations can be treated.
The feed to the COS hydrolysis reactor usually contains nickel and iron
carbonyls. These carbonyls decompose on the ActiSorb® 410 catalyst
into CO and the respective metals, leading to deactivation of the
ActiSorb® 410 catalyst. It is therefore necessary to install a guard reactor
with ActiSorb® 400 to selectively decompose any traces of metal
carbonyls on the guard catalyst.
actiSorb® 400 actiSorb® 410

Cr2O3 - 11
K2O - 6
AI2O3 16 Balance
SiO2 Balance -
Shape Spheres Tablets

Size [mm] 5 4.5 x 4.5
COS and arsine Removal

Refinery feeds and C3 streams from steam crackers often contain both
COS and AsH3, and sometimes PH3 traces. CuO catalysts such as
ActiSorb® 300 and ActiSorb® 310 are currently used with great success,
mainly to purify propylene. Absorption of poisons can be accomplished
in either the gas or liquid phase. The product purity achieved is normally
below the detectable limit. As a result, the selective hydrogenation
catalyst installed downstream is perfectly protected and can pursue its
basic activity and selectivity.
The consumption of polymerisation catalysts is drastically reduced with

a poison guard. Feed polishing prior to polymerisation is therefore
extremely valuable for downstream operations.
Feed Purification
actiSorb® 300 actiSorb® 301 actiSorb® 310

Nominal Content
[wt.%]
CuO 41 53 16
ZnO 41 2 -
MnO2 - - 25
AI2O3 Balance Balance Balance
Shape Tablets Extrusions CDS Extrusions

Size [mm] 4.8 x 3.2 3 1.5
Chlorine Removal
Süd-Chemie offers a range of adsorbents for the removal of HCl,
ammonium chlorides and organic chlorine compounds, depending
on the hydrocarbon feedstock and operating conditions.
ActiSorb® Cl 2 and ActiSorb® Cl 6 are used for liquid phase applications,
while ActiSorb® Cl 2 and ActiSorb® Cl 3 adsorbents are recommended in
the gas phase.
actiSorb® CI 2 actiSorb® CI 3 actiSorb® CI 6

Nominal Content
[wt.%]
Na2O - -
ZnO - 40 48
Promoter - 40 25
Binder - Balance Balance
AI2O3 Balance - -
Shape Spheres Pellets CDS Extrusions

Size [mm] 3–5 4.8 1.5
Fluorine Removal
ActiSorb® F adsorbs organic fluorine compounds and HF in hydrocarbon
feedstocks.
actiSorb® F
Na2O 0.3
AI2O3 Balance
Shape Spheres
Size [mm] 3–5
Feed Purification
Metal Removal
Mercury Removal
The catalysts of the ActiSorb® Hg series absorb traces of mercury from
all types of feed to non-detectable levels. ActiSorb® Hg catalysts are used
for Hg removal from:
• Natural gas
• LPg
• Mercury – ore – furnace gas
• Incinerator vent gas
• Vent streams from laboratories
• Off-gases in manufacture of electrical devices and
operation of power plants
The ActiSorb® Hg 1 catalysts are extremely effective in removing Hg

in chlorine plants, and purifying hydrogen given off as a by-product in
sodium amalgam decomposition and cell room ventilation air.
actiSorb® Hg 1 actiSorb® Hg 2
S 10 15
Activated Carbon Balance Balance
Shape Granules Granules
actiSorb® Hg 5
Ag 6
AI2O3 Balance
Shape Spheres
Size [mm] 2–4
Feed Purification
Silica Removal
ActiSorb® Si is a specially promoted alumina which is designed to
remove silicon-based antifoaming agents from hydrocarbon feeds.
actiSorb® Si
Na2O 0.3
AI2O3 Balance
Shape Spheres
Size [mm] 3–5
CO Removal
Various feed-streams contain CO in concentrations of several ppm up to
one percent, which has to be removed to levels below 10 ppb. The type
of catalyst is chosen according to the feed, e.g. Ni catalysts to methanate
CO in hydrogen streams and CuO-catalysts to remove CO from ethyl-
ene and nitrogen by adsorption or by catalytic reaction with addition of
air/oxygen.
Removal of CO from Hydrogen

In steam cracker plants, the hydrogen typically contains 0.2 - 1% vol.
CO, but no CO2. Ideally, CO-methanation should be carried out at the
lowest possible temperature. To accomplish this task, we provide an
Ru-catalyst for operating temperatures of approximately 170° C and
Ni-catalysts, which must be operated above 200° C to avoid Ni-carbonyl
formation.
MeTH 134 MeTH 150

NiO 25 -
Ru - 0.3
Support Balance Balance

Size [mm] 3–6 4.5 x 4.5
Feed Purification
Removal of CO from ethylene
The CuO/ZnO catalyst PolyMaxTM 301 removes CO from polymer grade
ethylene both completely and successfully. The tolerable remaining CO
level in the ethylene is determined by the polymerisation catalyst applied
in the various processes. This purification process is cyclic and re-oxida-
tion of the catalyst is necessary.
PolyMaxTM 301
CuO 30
Support Balance
Shape Extrusions
Size [mm] 3
Removal of CO from Nitrogen

CO can be removed from nitrogen using CuO catalysts such as
PolyMaxTM 301. Absorptive removal requires periodic re-oxidation of the
catalyst, giving a typical scenario of cyclic operation with two catalyst
beds. Successful operation requires a well-controlled addition of air for
reaction across the reduced catalyst.
Oxygen Removal
Removal of Oxygen from ethylene

Reduced copper catalysts are used successfully in order to remove trace
oxygen from ethylene. The most suitable catalyst can be chosen in line
with the required purity and temperature level. PolyMaxTM 301 is the
standard product, serving most applications.
PolyMaxTM 301
CuO 30
Support Balance
Shape Extrusions
Size [mm] 3
Feed Purification
Removal of Oxygen from Propylene
The following are recommended for trace oxygen removal from propyl-
ene streams in the presence of a slight over-stoichiometric quantity of
hydrogen: ActiSorb® O 2 for gas phase operation, and OleMaxTM 350 for
liquid phase.
actiSorb® O 2 OleMaxTM 350

Pd 0.15 0.3
AI2O3 Balance Balance
Shape Spheres CDS Extrusions

Size [mm] 3–5 1.5
Removal of Oxygen from Isomerates

Tetraethylene glycol (TEG) is used in downstream processing of Penex
isomerisation units. It is typically removed by means of a water wash.
Süd-Chemie developed the highly porous ActiSorb® O 1 for the removal
of TEG in fixed-bed operation. ActiSorb® O 1 sustains its adsorption
capacity even after repeated regeneration.
actiSorb® O 1
Promoter Proprietary
AI2O3 -
Shape Spheres
Size [mm] 3–5
Feed Purification
Nitrogen Removal
Süd-Chemie produces ActiSorb® N 1 for the removal of NH3 and basic
organic nitrogen compounds from hydrocarbon streams.
actiSorb® N 1
H3PO4 Proprietary
Support Balance
Shape Spheres
Size [mm] 3–5
Modern liquid-phase alkylation catalysts of the zeolite type are very sen-
sitive to basic compounds such as nitrogen compounds. As benzene is
mainly produced by solvent extraction using N-methylpyrolidone (NMP)
and N-formylmorphylane (NFM), it may contain nitrogen in a range of
between 0.1 – 1.0 ppm. Even such low concentrations of nitrogen can
effectively be removed using our special Tonsil® granular products.
Tonsil® aPT-N Tonsil® CO-N

Alumosilicate 100 100
Shape Extrudates Granules

Size [mm] 2–4 0.25 – 1.0
Water Removal
G-92D is a specially promoted alumina product which is designed to
remove polar components, like alcohols and water, from hydrocarbon
feedstocks.
g-92D
AI2O3 Balance
Shape Spheres
Size [mm] 3–5
Feed Purification
ammonia Dissociation
NH3 is an undesirable component often present in off-gases. To
reduce environmental emissions, it is typically dissociated at high
temperatures to yield N2 and H2. Due to the extreme temperatures,
the application requires a very rugged catalyst.
The ReforMax® 117 nickel on MgO carrier catalyst is supplied in an en-

hanced surface area ribbed ring for maximum activity.
ReforMax® 117
NiO 6
AI2O3 Balance
Shape Ribbed Rings

Size [mm] 30 x 28 x 11
Purification of Natural gas

To produce pipeline grade and LNG grade natural gas a combination of
different adsorbents is required. Depending on the impurities and the
required specifications H2S, COS, ASH3 and Hg have to be removed.
actiSorb® Hg 1 actiSorb® 301 actiSorb® 310

Nominal Content
[wt.%]
CuO - 53 16
ZnO - 2 -
MnO2 - - 25
AI2O3 - Balance Balance
S 10 - -
Activated Carbon Balance - -
Shape Granules Extrusions CDS Extrusions

Size [mm] - 3 1.5
Zeolites
Light and elegant
What do zeolite catalysts have to do with fashion?
They transform valuable raw materials like methanol and DME
into propylene. Young designers develop textile fibres out of these,
that are lighter, more robust and breathable than all previous materi-
als. Welcome to the future!
Zeolites
Product Description
Süd-Chemie’s zeolite manufacturing program can basically be broken
down into the following types:
• Zeolite Pentasil (MFI)

• Zeolite Mordenite (MOR)
• Zeolite Beta (Bea)
• Custom zeolites
Pentasil MFI Mordenite MOR Beta Bea

SiO2 /AI2O3 ratio 20 - 500 10 - 200 25 - 400
Surface Area [m /g]
2
> 300 > 300 > 500
Chemical Form Na, NH4, H Na, NH4, H Na, NH4, H
Powder Powder Powder

Shape Granules Granules Granules
Extrusions Extrusions Extrusions
Zeolite Pentasil is made up of a orthorhombic crystal structure with

straight 10-membered ring channels (0.53 x 0.55 nm). These are
connected by sinusoidal channels (0.51 x 0.55 nm).
Zeolite Mordenite has an orthorhombic crystal structure with straight

12-membered ring channels (0.65 x 0.70 nm) and crossed
8-membered ring channels (0.28 x 0.57 nm).
Zeolite Beta has a tetragonal crystal structure with straight

12-membered ring channels (0.76 x 0.64 nm) and crossed
12-membered ring channels (0.55 x 0.55 nm).
Zeolite Custom Catalysts: Süd-Chemie has an extensive portfolio

allowing us to develop and manufacture virtually any zeolite or zeolite
catalyst in respond to specific customer specifications, including various
aluminosilikate types but also modern alumophosphates. As an
independent zeolite manufacturer our approach is much more flexible.
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Zeolites
applications of Zeolite Catalysts
Zeolite-based catalysts are used in a huge number of applications.
These include the following, among many others:
• Isomerisation of C5/C6 paraffins

• Isomerisation of waxes and lube oils
• Xylene isomerisation
• Toluene disproportionation
• Shape-selective hydrocracking reactions such as
catalytic dewaxing of middle distillates
• Conversion of olefins to petrol and diesel
• Conversion of methanol to petrol
• Conversion of methanol to propylene
• NOx removal
• N2O removal
• VOC removal
• Isomerisation of dichlorbenzenes
• alkylation of benzene
• Transalkylation of C9+ aromatics
• Selective methylamine synthesis
• Organic rearrangement reactions
The zeolite catalysts for these reactions are described in the respective
chapters.
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Catalysts for the
Petrochemical Industry
Safeguarding your value position
Art needs to be protected – so does your value position. Just like the
polystyrene corner guards protect the picture, Süd-Chemie’s catalyst
solutions protect your company’s competitive position.
Süd-Chemie produces efficient and cost effective catalysts that trans-
form petrochemical raw materials such as styrene and benzene, with
minimal impact to the environment – for your benefit.
BTX Chemistry
ethylbenzene Production
The EBUF® catalyst is the fruit of a joint development between
Süd-Chemie and a major oil company. It is the optimum catalyst for
vapour phase alkylation units because it reduces the formation of
by-products, such as xylenes and PEBs. This significantly improves the
overall cost efficiency of styrene production.
EBUF®
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Our product range includes ISOXYL catalysts for all possible dealkyla-
tion processes. This family of isomerisation catalysts boasts maximum
activity and minimum xylene losses, regardless of the user‘s process type
preferences.
ISOXYL
Zeolite MFI
Shape Extrusions
Size [mm] 1.5
Production of ethylene Oxide (eO)

SynDox, manufactured by Scientific Design Company (a SABIC-
Süd-Chemie partnership company) is supplied for the selective oxida-
tion of ethylene to ethylene oxide, which is in turn used primarily to
produce mono-ethylene glycol, and to a lesser extent, EO derivatives.
The selective oxidation of ethylene by oxygen is a recycle process and
per pass conversion is low due to reactor outlet oxygen concentration
limitations (reactor is operated within the flammable region for ethylene
and oxygen). By-products include carbon dioxide, and small amounts
of acetaldehyde, made by isomerization of EO, and formaldehyde, made
principally by ethylene oxidation. SD High Activity catalyst is currently
in operation in many commercial plants worldwide and has been proven
to operate successfully at high production work rates (kg EO/hr/volume
of catalyst) and at high inlet CO2 concentrations. Optimum performance
of SynDox catalyst is achieved by the carefully controlled addition of a
selectivity enhancer in ppm levels to the feed stream.
SD’s current EO catalyst is designated SynDox 2110S – the 2110 series

was first introduced to the market in 2001; 2110S catalyst introduced in
2005 is a more stable version of the original 2110 formulation.
After many years of development and testing, in late 2007, SD will

introduce a High Selectivity EO Catalyst which will have start of run se-
lectivities 5-8% higher than High Activity Catalyst. The new EO/EG plant
designs currently being offered by SD already incorporate the provisions
to operate the plant with the High Selectivity Catalyst.
Petrochemical Industry | 35
Syndox 2110S Series eO catalyst
Silver 11
Promoters Proprietary
Carrier Alumina
Shape Rings
Size [mm] x/8x8/x
High Purity aromatics

Benzene, toluene and xylene (BTX) are typically produced by distillation
and/or solvent extraction processes from reformate streams. The various
raw aromatic compounds contain small amounts of olefins, which are
effectively removed thanks to Süd-Chemie’s clay treatment technology,
the Tonsil® CO family. We can provide tailored qualities to treat extracted
benzene, toluene, xylene and mixed aromatics. The extruded products of
the Tonsil® APT family significantly improve handling properties and cost
performance.
The following table outlines product recommendations for the treatment
of BTX streams:
Tonsil® Tonsil® Tonsil®

CO 6x6 g CO 6x6 gS CO 6x0 g
Xylene
Mixed Xylenes
Application Benzene/Toluene Isomerisation
C8/C+ Aromatics
Recycle
Nominal Content
[wt.%]
Alumosilicates 100 100 100
Shape Granules Granules Granules

Size [mm] 0.25 – 1.0 0.25 – 1.0 0.25 – 1.0
Tonsil® aPT - BT Tonsil® aPT - mX Tonsil® aPT - pX

Xylene
Mixed Xylenes
Application Benzene/Toluene Isomerisation
C8/C+ Aromatics
Recycle
Nominal Content
[wt.%]
Alumosilicates 100 100 100
Shape Extrusions Extrusions Extrusions

Size [mm] 3–5 3–5 3–5
36 | Petrochemical Industry
Styrene Production
The majority of styrene produced in the world today is made by
dehydrogenation of ethylbenzene (EB) using one of a family of
Süd-Chemie STYROMAX® catalysts. These include the following:
STYROMAX® 3 & STYROMAX® 5 – Still widely used by many

producers across the globe, these catalysts are physically rugged and
have demonstrated run-lengths of longer than 42 months. They offer an
excellent balance of activity and selectivity, and can be used at steam/oil
ratios as low as 1.15 wt./wt.
STYROMAX® Plus 5 – More active and more selective than

STYROMAX® 5, this is the most widely used catalyst in Asia.
STYROMAX® Plus 5 is commercially proven over a wide range of
steam/oil ratios, including values as low as 1.15 wt./wt. It offers the best
combination of selectivity and activity available in the world today.
STYROMAX® 6 – Offering the same exceptional performance and range

of operation as STYROMAX® Plus 5, it has exceptional physical strength
and features a very low attrition rate. STYROMAX® 6 is the catalyst of
choice for customers in Europe, the Middle East and the Americas.
STYROMAX® – Providing state-of-the-art operating flexibility,

STYROMAX® 7 is the choice for application in ultra-low steam/oil opera-
tions. The catalyst has been extensively tested in adiabatic pilot plants at
steam/oil ratios as low as 0.9 wt./wt.
STYROMAX® 8 – Newest development in the STYROMAX® line of

catalysts, STYROMAX® 8 provides selectivity similar to STYROMAX® 6
while providing higher activity. Customers can capture value via either
increased production or greater catalyst life, while operating at steam/oil
ratios as low as 1.15 wt./wt.
DMax 1 – Offering cutting edge performance, DMax 1 provides the in-

dustry’s highest selectivity for operation at steam/oil ratios of 1.0 wt./wt.
The catalyst has many years of operating experience across the globe.
All STYROMAX® catalysts are available in various different sizes and

shapes. Standard sizes are 3.0 mm smooth extrusion, 3.5 and 4.5 mm
patented ribbed extrusions. Custom sizes and shapes are available
upon request.
Phenylacetylene Hydrogenation
Small quantities of phenylacetylene are formed over iron oxide based
ethylbenzene dehydrogenation catalysts. These can have a negative
effect on certain styrene polymerisation processes.
Phenylacetylene is hydrogenated over the HDMax PA catalyst to styrene

at a very high selectivity in the liquid phase.
HDMax Pa
Pd 0.3
Al2O3 Balance
Shape Spheres
Size [mm] 2–4
Cumene Synthesis
The phosphoric acid on kieselguhr catalyst PolyMax 131 has been
successfully used for decades to alkylate benzene with propylene to form
cumene. This catalyst is capable of working under a wide range of differ-
ent operating conditions, depending on feedstock type and plant design.
PolyMax 131 is manufactured in a strong extruded shape which gives it
much greater resistance to attrition losses.
PolyMax® 131
Short Acid as P2O5 1
Total Acid as P2O5 65
Shape Pellets
Size [mm] 6–
alkane Dehydrogenation and aromatics Dealkylation
These catalysts are offered for use in Houdry® Catofin® process plants
licensed by ABB Lummus Global Inc.
The composition of these catalysts is proprietary.
DEHYDROGENATION CATALYSTS
Propane to propylene HOUDRY® CaTOFIN® and CaTOFIN® PS
i-butane to i-butylene HOUDRY® CaTOFIN eS®
HOUDRY® CaTOFIN® HY
n-butane to butadiene HOUDRY® CaTaDIeNe®
i-pentane to isoprene HOUDRY® CaTaDIeNe®
DEALKYLATION CATALYSTS
Pyrolysis petrol to benzene HOUDRY® PYROTOL®
Coke oven light oil to benzene HOUDRY® LITOL®
Toluene to benzene HOUDRY® DeTOL®
Steam Cracker Plants

Catalytic selective hydrogenation of acetylenes and dienes in the
presence of olefins is the standard method for purifying olefin streams in
steam cracker plants. High selectivity is required to produce olefins from
the hydrogenated acetylenes and dienes, while also achieving high purity
products.
Olefin streams to be catalytically purified may be broken down into:
Front-end systems with C2 gases up to raw gas also containing

hydrogen, methane, CO and sometimes sulphur
Tail-end systems with concentrated ethylene/ethane mixtures

and propylene/propane mixtures
C4 and C5 cuts may be selectively hydrogenated or, alternatively, com-

pletely saturated. Hydroprocessing of aromatic concentrates such as
pyrolysis gasoline or dripolene is also possible.
Front-end Hydrogenation
Sulphur-free Gases
The OleMaxTM 250 family of front-end hydrogenation catalysts is charac-
terised by high selectivity in the hydrogenation of acetylenes and dienes
in raw olefin, de-propanizer ( C3-) and de-ethanizer ( C2-) streams. These
catalysts are suitable for use in isothermal tubular reactors as well as
adiabatic beds. They are regenerated either by steam/air treatment in
situ or with air ex situ.
OleMaxTM 251 is the ideal choice for streams with low and/or fluctuat-
ing CO levels. OleMaxTM 254 is the newest addition to the OleMaxTM 250
series of catalysts. It offers the greatest operating stability to CO fluctua-
tions and the highest selectivity to ethylene.
OleMaxTM 250 OleMaxTM 251 OleMaxTM 254

(G-83 A) (G-83 C)
Nominal Content
[wt.%]
Active Metal Pd Pd Pd
Promoter - Ag Ag
Al2O3 Balance Balance Balance
Shape Tablets Tablets Tablets

Size [mm] 4x4 4x4 4x4
Sulphur-bearing Gases
Catalysts in the OleMaxTM 100 family selectively hydrogenate acetylenes
and dienes in sulphur-bearing cracked gas streams. Selection from
among the following types depends on the expected sulphur content
of the gas stream and on plant design conditions. OleMaxTM 100 types
are resistant to deactivation resulting from traces of heavy metals often
found in these streams.

Nominal Content
[wt.%]
Active Metal NiO NiO NiO
Multi-Promoter 1–2 1–2 1–2
SiO2-Al2O3 Balance Balance Balance
Shape Spheres Spheres Spheres

Size [mm] 8 8 8
C 2 Tail-end Hydrogenation
Building on the tremendous success and experience of OleMaxTM 201,
OleMaxTM 207 is the latest catalyst development for C2 Tail-End
Hydrogenation. OleMaxTM 207 offers significantly higher selectivity, run
lengths similar to OleMaxTM 201, and lower green oil production and
molecular weight. The catalyst is currently in commercial operation and
available world-wide.
OleMaxTM 201 OleMaxTM 203 OleMaxTM 204 OleMaxTM 207

(G-58 C) (G-58 D) (G-58 E) (T-26)
Nominal Content
[wt.%]
Active Metal Pd Pd Pd Pd
Promoter Ag Ag Ag Ag
Support Al2O3 Al2O3 Al2O3 Al2O3
Shape Spheres Tablets Spheres Spheres

Size [mm] 2–4 4x4 3–5 2–4
C 3 Tail-end “gas Phase” Hydrogenation

The conventional method for the removal of methylacetylene and
propadiene (MAPD) from propylene/propane streams is selective
hydrogenation over a Pd based catalyst from the OleMaxTM 300 family.
The aim is to increase the propylene concentration and to decrease
MAPD to below 10 ppm. Typically, purification is performed with a
molar ratio of hydrogen to MAPD of between 1:1 and maximum 1.5:1.
The Pd-catalysts are regenerable with steam/air in situ.
OleMaxTM 301 OleMaxTM 302

(C31-1-01) (G-55 B)
Active Metal Pd Pd
Promoter - Proprietary
Shape Spheres Spheres

Size [mm] 3–5 3–5
C 3 Tail-end “Liquid Phase” Hydrogenation
It is common practice in steam cracker plants to hydrogenate the
higher olefin streams selectively in liquid phase by means of Pd catalysts
with a Pd content of 0.1 – 1.0 wt.%, whereas gas phase hydrogenation
catalysts typically consist of Pd on alumina in a concentration of only
0.01 – 0.1 wt.% palladium.
The temperature range applied varies from 10 – 200° C depending
on the carbon number and the pressure of the olefin stream. For C3 cut
hydrogenation, the aim is to selectively hydrogenate up to 7% methy-
lacetylene and propadiene in a propylene stream with an increase in
propylene production and suppression of by-product formation.

Active Metal Pd Pd
Promoter - -
Shape CDS Extrusions CDS Extrusions

Size [mm] 1.5 1.5
OleMaxTM 350 is the proven catalyst for liquid phase MAPD processes.
Using proprietary new techniques to control Pd dispersion irrespective
of carrier type, OleMaxTM 350 is significantly more active and more selec-
tive than the industry benchmark catalyst without requiring promoters.
C 4 Cut Hydrogenation
The steam cracker C4 cut consists of approximately 50 wt.%
1.3-butadiene and 1 wt.% acetylenes in a mixture of butenes and
butanes. Purification of this stream necessitates several hydrogenation
steps depending on the downstream application.
Vinylacetylene Hydrogenation
The crude C4 stream typically contains 0.5 – 2 wt.% vinylacetylene and
ethylacetylene. These components can drastically impact the efficiency of
the butadiene extraction solvent system.
OleMaxTM 400
OleMaxTM 353
(G-68 G)
Active Metal Pd Pd
Shape CDS Extrusions Spheres

Size [mm] 1.5 2–4
Selective Butadiene Hydrogenation

OleMaxTM 452 and OleMaxTM 454 are used for butadiene hydrogenation
in combination with high butene-1 to butene-2 isomerisation activity.

(T-2464 B)
Active Metal Pd Pd
Shape CDS Extrusions Spheres

Size [mm] 1.5 2-4
C 4 /C 5 Cut Total Hydrogenation
Total saturation of C4 and/or C5 streams is carried out over the Pd-based
catalysts, OleMaxTM 450 and OleMaxTM 452.

(G-68 C) (T-2464 B)
Active Metal Pd Pd
Shape Spheres CDS Extrusions

Size [mm] 2–4 1.5
Hydrogenation of Pyrolysis gasoline
First Stage Diene Hydrogenation

OleMaxTM 600 and OleMaxTM 601 are used in the first-stage hydrogena-
tion of the pyrolysis gasoline treatment unit to selectively hydrogenate
the dienes. For high-severity cases, OleMaxTM 601 catalyst is the ideal
type. For OleMaxTM 600, a newly enhanced spherical carrier significantly
improves both catalyst activity and physical durability.
These Pd catalysts can be regenerated by in-situ steam/air treatment or
hot hydrogen stripping.

(G-68 C) (G-68 C-1)
Active Metal Pd Pd
Shape Spheres Spheres

Size [mm] 2–4 1.2 – 2.8
Second-stage Olefin Hydrogenation and Sulphur Conversion
Second-stage hydrogenation in commercial pyrolysis gasoline units
often utilises a mixed catalyst loading. Typically, the reactor loading
consists of:
Top 30% NiMo catalyst OleMaxTM 807

Bottom 70% CoMo catalyst OleMaxTM 806
OleMaxTM 807 achieves olefin saturation and conversion of organic

nitrogen compounds, whereas OleMaxTM 806 reduces organic sulphur
compounds such as thiophenes, disulphides and mercaptanes to
below 1 ppm.

(C20--06) (C20-6-04)
NiO 5.0 -
CoO - 5.0
MoO3 20.0 20.0

Size [mm] 1.5 1.5
Conversion of Methanol to Propylene (MTP)

The possibility of producing methanol in large quantities by means of
processes such as Lurgi MegaMethanol® means that this chemical can
be used as a raw material for olefin production. The MTPROP® catalyst
converts methanol to propylene in the presence of steam. The highly
selective catalyst favours the formation of propylene. By-products are
petrol with a high RON number, LPG and fuel gas.
MTPROP®
Zeolite MFI
Shape Extrusions
Size [mm] 1.5
Catalysts for the
Production of Chemicals
A masterpiece only really shines in candlelight
To ensure it stays that way, Süd-Chemie develops and produces
catalysts for wax production among other applications.
We offer a wide variety of products in the syngas and speciality
chemical sector at the highest quality.
In the synthesis gas area, Süd-Chemie is a leading supplier of catalysts
for the production of ammonia, methanol, hydrogen, HyCo (hydrogen/CO
mixtures), and direct-reduced iron. We also offer a variety of catalysts for
oxidation processes, such as sulfuric acid, phthalic anhydride, ethylene
dichloride (EDC), formaldehyde and, through Scientific Design, maleic
anhydride. In addition, Süd-Chemie’s portfolio contains a broad assort-
ment of hydrogenation catalysts for the production of oxo, fatty, furfuryl,
and natural detergent alcohols, as well as diols, cyclohexyldimethanol
(CHDM), cyclohexane, solvents, and purified terephthalic acid (PTA).
Süd-Chemie also offers catalysts for many amination and chemical
specialty reactions. Süd-Chemie has a leading-class team of chemical,
engineering, and manufacturing personnel who are available to help
with any custom catalyst project. Süd-Chemie has experience in custom
projects that can range from simple toll manufacturing to jointly-devel-
oped catalysts to 100% catalyst development for new processes.
Production of ammonia and Methanol

The production of ammonia and methanol involves the use of several key
unit operations for which Süd-Chemie supplies catalysts.
These are:
• Feedstock purification
• Prereforming
• Steam reforming
• Secondary or autothermal reforming
• High and low temperature conversion of CO to CO2
• Methanation
• ammonia synthesis
• Methanol synthesis
48 | Production of Chemicals
Prereforming
A prereformer is an adiabatic fixed-bed reactor upstream of the primary
reformer. It allows increased flexibility in the choice of feedstock,
increased lifetime of the steam reforming catalyst and tubes, and the
option of increasing the overall plant capacity. Furthermore it allows
operation at lower steam/carbon ratios.
ReforMax® 100 is a prereforming catalyst designed to handle the entire
range of hydrocarbon feedstocks from natural gas up to and including
LPGs and naphthas.
ReforMax® 100
NiO 56
Support and Promoter Balance
Shape Tablets
Size [mm] 4.5 x 4.5
Steam Reforming
Selection of the optimum catalyst depends on several factors, including
furnace design, severity of service, and the type of hydrocarbon
processed. Our standard catalysts are shown in the table below.
ReforMax® 330 ReforMax® 210 ReforMax® 250

LDP LDP
Typical feed NG NG/LPG Naphtha
Nominal Content
[wt.%]
NiO 14 18 25
K2O - 1.6 8.5
Carrier CaAl12O1 CaK2Al22O34 Calciumaluminate
Shape 10 Holed Ring 10 Holed Ring Multiholed Ring

Size [mm] 1 x 16 1 x 12 16 x 16
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Secondary Reforming
The optimum catalyst for an air-fed secondary reformer depends on
the design of the burner and the distance between burner tip and top
catalyst layer. If hexagonal target bricks are not used, we recommend
installation of a top layer of ReforMax® 400 GG to serve as an active heat
shield. This material is also ideal for a bottom active support layer where
extreme short loadings are required and/or where high purity inert
supports can be replaced with an active catalyst. ReforMax® 410 LDP
catalyst is used for the bulk of the reactor loading.
ReforMax® 400 gg ReforMax® 410 LDP

NiO 12 12
Carrier α-Al2O3 CaAl12O1
Shape 6 Holed Ring 10 Holed Ring

Size [mm] 33 x 18 1 x 16
autothermal Reforming
Oxygen-fed autothermal reformers require a mixed loading of catalysts,
comprising an active heat shield and a reforming catalyst of excellent
physical stability and thermoshock resistance.
The standard catalyst loading is approx. 5 – 10% of ReforMax® 420 on
top of ReforMax® 330 LDP catalyst.
ReforMax® 420 ReforMax® 330 LDP

NiO 8 14
Carrier α-Al2O3 CaAl12O1
Shape Extrusions 10 Holed Ring

Size [mm] 30 1 x 16
CO Conversion
Most ammonia plants convert CO to CO2 by high-temperature water-gas
shift followed by low-temperature water-gas shift.
For special process design, it can be advantageous to combine these two
steps to form one isothermal or adiabatic step called medium tempera-
ture CO conversion (MTS).
High-temperature CO Conversion
The HTS catalyst ShiftMax® 120 combines high activity with extremely
good physical robustness. In addition, this catalyst is very effective in
preventing Fischer-Tropsch by-product formation when operating at low
steam to gas conditions.
ShiftMax® 120
Fe2O3 80
Cr2O3 8.5
CuO 2
Shape Tablets
Size [mm] 6x6
Low-temperature CO Conversion
The LTS catalysts ShiftMax® 230 and 240 are state-of-the-art products
featuring excellent copper dispersion leading to unparalleled activity for
water-gas shift. These catalysts feature higher CO conversion for longer
life, enhanced resistance to poisons, and superior physical strength.
The promoter in ShiftMax® 240 suppresses the formation of methanol by
more than 95% compared to standard LTS catalysts without decreasing
activity.
ShiftMax® 230 ShiftMax® 240

CuO 58 5
ZnO 31 31
Al2O3 11 11
Promoter - 1
Shape Tablets Tablets

Size [mm] 5x3 5x3
Methanation
Depending on the severity and product purity requirements of the
application, Süd-Chemie supplies two different types of methanation
catalysts.
METH 134 consists of alumina supported NiO. For extremely low tem-
perature applications (T < 170° C) Süd-Chemie provides
METH 150, is comprised of ruthenium on an alumina support.
MeTH 134 MeTH 150

NiO 25 -
Ru - 0.3

Size [mm] 3–6 4.5 x 4.5
ammonia Synthesis
AmoMax 10 is a wustite-based ammonia synthesis catalyst that features
significantly higher activity than magnetite-based catalysts. This high
activity level is also evident at low operating temperatures, allowing
improved conversion at thermodynamically more favorable conditions.
Wustite contains less oxygen than magnetite which means that reduction
times can be significantly reduced.
AmoMax 10 also features excellent long-term stability and is stronger
than magnetite-based catalysts. AmoMax 10 is available in oxidic and
pre-reduced, stabilized forms.
amoMax 10
Fe -
FeO 8
Promoter Balance
Shape Granules
Size [mm] -
Methanol Synthesis
For the synthesis of methanol from carbon oxides and hydrogen,
Süd-Chemie produces the MegaMax® 700 catalyst, which is used in
isothermal reactors (Lurgi-type) and all other plant designs, such as
adiabatic quench type reactors. MegaMax® 700 has extremely good
low-temperature activity, which allows it to be operated at more thermo-
dynamically favorable conditions. This catalyst also has excellent selec-
tivity, even with high CO-content feed gas.
MegaMax® 700
CuO Proprietary
ZnO Proprietary
Al2O3 Proprietary
Shape Tablets
Size [mm] 6x4
Methanol Reforming
Hydrogen and carbon monoxide can be produced by means of steam
reforming of methanol, which is performed with ReforMax® M.
ReforMax® M
CuO 66
ZnO 23
Al2O3 Balance
Shape Tablets
Size [mm] 6x4
Production of Sulphuric acid

The conversion of sulphur dioxide to sulphur trioxide is the catalytic step
in the production of sulphuric acid. Süd-Chemie’s C116 series of cata-
lysts feature different formulations and innovative shapes, covering all
operating conditions in the sulphuric acid process.
C116 C116 HV C116 CS

Nominal Content
[wt.%]
V2O5 6.5 – .5 .5 – 8.5 6.5 – .5
K2O .5 – 11.0 10.0 – 11.5 Proprietary
Shape Ribbed Rings/Extrusions

Size [mm]
Production of alcohols
Oxo alcohols
Oxo alcohol process chains typically start with the fine-cleaning of short
chain olefins like propene or the desulphurisation of C7 to C11 olefins for
higher alcohols. They include the hydrogenation step from crude alde-
hyde to alcohol and generally finish with fine-cleaning, which reduces the
carbonyl value of the finished alcohol to a certain specified level.
The following catalysts are available for hydrogenation:
G-22 Series
g-22 g-22/2
CuO 41 4
Cr2O3 43 34
BaO 12 6
SiO2 - Balance
Shape Tablets Tablets/Powder

Size [mm] 4.5 x 4.5 4.5 x 4.5
G- Series
g-99B-0 g-99C-0
CuO 4 4
Cr2O3 46 46
MnO2 4 4
BaO 2 2

Size [mm] 3x3 5x3
T-2130
A copper zinc oxide catalyst, entirely Cr-free, which is used in the hydro-
genation of butyraldehyde and 2-ethyl-hexenal.
T-2130
CuO 33
ZnO 66
Shape Tablets
Size [mm] 6x3
T-448
A Cr-free, copper- and alumina-based hydrogenation catalyst for gas
phase hydrogenations of oxo aldehydes. High acid stability comparable
to standard copper chromites.
T-4489
CuO 56
MnO2 10
Al2O3 Balance
Shape Tablets
Size [mm] 3x3
T-4361
This promoted nickel on silica catalyst offers high selectivity. It is usually
applied in specific trickle phase oxo aldehyde hydrogenation processes.
T-4361
NiO 68
CuO 3
Support Balance
Shape Tablets
Size [mm] 5x3
G-134
The G-134 catalyst series are extruded nickel catalysts with a high sur-
face area and mixed silica and alumina support. Their rugged physical
properties means that these catalysts can be supplied in small particle
sizes or in CDS shape.
G-134 type catalysts demonstrate excellent activity in the fine-cleaning
of oxo compounds.
g-134 a
NiO 66
SiO2 28
Al2O3 Balance
Shape CDS Extrusions/Extrusions

Size [mm] 1.5
G-4B
A nickel-on-kieselguhr catalyst which is mainly used for oxo fine-clean-
ing applications.
g-49B
NiO 66
SiO2 Balance
Shape Tablets
Size [mm] 5x3
G-6
This zirconium promoted nickel-on-kieselguhr catalyst is similar to G-49
in both composition and application. Zirconium improves low-tempera-
ture activity.
g-69
NiO 4
ZrO2 2
Support Balance
Shape Tablets
Size [mm] 5x3
G-103
The outstanding feature of this cobalt catalyst is the considerable
strength of the tablet. It is mainly used for reduction of oxo aldehydes:
for example, in the first stage of the Courier-Kuhlmann process.
g-103
CoO 3
SiO2 Balance
Shape Tablets
Size [mm] 6x6
T-4405
This is a catalyst containing a high percentage of cobalt, produced in
the form of mechanically strong extrusions. It is ideal for use in the
last hydrogenation stage of Courier-Kuhlmann oxo alcohol set-ups, for
example.
T-4405
CoO 63
SiO2 24
Al2O3 Balance
Shape Extrusions
Size [mm] 3.0
G-6
This catalyst contains cobalt supported on a zirconium-promoted
kieselguhr.
g-67 a
CoO 68
ZrO2 Promoter
SiO2 Balance
Shape Extrusions
Size [mm] 3
K-Catalysts
The “K-catalyst” product family is based on selected naturally occur-
ring montmorillonite minerals, which are acid-activated to produce the
various different K-catalysts. The resulting products are characterised by
different acidities, cation exchange capacities and porosities.
Product Description
Our proprietary production procedures result in products with high
Brönsted acidity:
• KSF
• KSF/O
• KP 10
or high Lewis acidity:
•K5
• K 10
• K 20
• K 30
• K 40
acidic Catalysts
Our broad portfolio of K-catalysts allows the opportunity to optimise
process efficiencies through distinct pore structures, surface areas and
acidities. K-catalysts are all available as powder, and some as granules.
applications of K-Catalysts
The following table provides help in selecting the right K-catalyst for
various different applications.
application Catalyst
Alkylation/Acylation K 5, K40, K 10, K 20
Esterification/Etherification KSF, KP 10, KSF/O, K 10
Rearrangements/Isomerisations K 20, K 30, KP10, KSF/O
Polymerisations/Dimerisations KP 10, K 5, K 10
The K-catalyst exhibits distinct pore structures, surface areas and
acidities and hence shows different reactivity and selectivity to various
organic reactions.
Therefore our broad portfolio of K-catalysts offers the opportunity to
optimise process efficiencies.
Fatty alcohols and Natural Detergent alcohols (NDa)

Natural detergent alcohols or fatty alcohols are sourced from natural oils,
mainly lauric. They can be produced either by direct hydrogenation of
the corresponding fatty acid, hydrogenation of the corresponding methyl
esters (FAME), or hydrogenation of wax esters – the most recent process
variant. The catalysts are applied in slurry processes as oxidic powders
or in fixed-bed processes. They are generally prereduced and stabilised.
G- Series
The G-99-series are copper chromite catalysts, manganese-promoted,
with increasing barium contents. The catalysts are highly poison
resistant, especially against chlorine and sulphur, and feature excellent
separation properties.
They are supplied in the form of oxidic powders for slurry applications.
The type of catalyst to be used must be selected with care, depending
on the sulphur and chlorine level of the different feeds and on the
separation system. For a detailed recommendation, please contact our
technical service.
For fixed-bed applications, G-99B-0 is used in tablet form.
g-99B-0 g-99B-13
CuO 4 48
Cr2O3 46 44
MnO2 4 6
BaO 2 1
Shape Tablets Powder

Size [mm] 3x3 -
T-448
This is a chromium-free alumina-based manganese-promoted hydrogen-
ation catalyst for slurry applications which can be used instead of copper
chromite catalysts.
T-4489
CuO 56
MnO2 10
Al2O3 Balance
Shape Powder
Size [mm] -
T-2130
A copper/zinc-oxide-based catalyst which is recommended for methyl
ester hydrogenations.
T-2130
CuO 33
ZnO 66
Shape Tablets
Size [mm] 6x3
T-441/T-4421
Copper chromite catalysts with an exceptionally high copper-to-chro-
mium ratio. They are recommended for specific FAME hydrogenation
processes.
T-4419 T-4421
CuO 8 66
Cr2O3 20 30

Size [mm] 4.5 x 4.5 4.5 x 4.5
T-448
The tabletted form of the T-4489 is recommended for wax ester hydro-
genation processes.
T-4489
CuO 56
MnO2 10
Al2O3 Balance
Shape Tablets
Size [mm] 3x3
Furfuryl alcohol
Furfuryl alcohol can be sourced by the hydrogenation of furfural based
on natural products, or as a by-product from the hydrogenation of maleic
acid or maleic acid esters.
For the hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol we supply copper
chromite catalysts which are highly heat resistant and – in the form of
tablets – regenerable.
G-22F
This barium-promoted copper catalyst is developed especially for the
fixed bed-hydrogenation of furfural. The catalyst features high selectivity
and extremely low sylvan make.
g-22F
CuO 38
Cr2O3 3
BaO 11
SiO2 Balance
Shape Tablets
Size [mm] 3x3
G-D-0
This is the optimum catalyst for slurry phase furfural hydrogenations.
The catalyst is a copper chromite. Manganese-promoted with a high
surface area of 70 – 80 m2/g, it features high activity and excellent
separation properties.
g-99D-0
CuO 46
Cr2O3 44
MnO2 4
Shape Powder
Size [mm] -
Production of Diols
The production of diols (bi-functional alcohols) is based either on direct
hydrogenation of the corresponding anhydrides in the gas phase, or on
hydrogenation of the methyl esters of the respective acids in the gas
phase, or in the liquid or trickle phase. The hydrogenation is carried out
in fixed-bed reactors.
T-448
This is an alumina-based copper catalyst with high acid resistance and
tailor-made pore size distribution to achieve optimum selectivity.
By variation of the standard T-4489, selectivity can be shifted either in
the direction of the diols, the intermediate g-butyrolactone, or THF.
The catalyst is only available for specific processes. For a detailed recom-
mendation, please contact Süd-Chemie.
T-4489
CuO 56
MnO2 10
Al2O3 Balance
Shape Tablets
Size [mm] 3x3
T-2130
This copper/zinc-based catalyst is perfect for the hydrogenation of
maleic acid dimethyl esters.
T-2130
CuO 33
ZnO 66
Shape Tablets
Size [mm] 6x3
T-4322
This copper/zinc catalyst is used for the gas-phase hydrogenation of
maleic acid anhydride.
T-4322
CuO 64
ZnO 24
Al2O3 Balance
Shape Tablets
Size [mm] 6x4
T-4466
This is a high-acid stable copper chromite catalyst. It can be used in the
hydrogenation of maleic acid diesters with high residual acid contents.
T-4466
CuO 53
Cr2O3 45
Shape Tablets
Size [mm] 3x3
Production of Cyclohexyldimethanol (CHDM)
For the hydrogenation of dimethyl-ester to the corresponding dimethanol
as part of the Eastman-Kodak process, copper chromium, copper zinc, or
copper alumina may be used as catalysts.
T-4489 T-2130 T-4466

Nominal Content
[wt.%]
CuO 56 33 53
ZnO - 66 -
MnO2 10 - -
Cr2O3 - - 45
Al2O3 Balance - -

Size [mm] 3x3 3x3 3x3
Production of alkyl amines

Alkyl amines are typically made by amination of alcohols or aldehydes
followed by hydrogenation.
Production of Maleic anhydride

SynDane catalyst, supplied by Scientific Design Company (a Süd-Chemie
– SABIC partnership) is used for the selective oxidation of n-butane with
air, to produce Maleic Anhydride (MAN), a significant component of
unsaturated polyester & alkyd resins, and more recently, as a pre-cursor
to 1,4-Butanediol. Conversion of n-butane to MAN is typically accom-
plished in a once-through process with weight yields of over 90 percent;
however SD SynDane catalyst has also been commercially proven in a
recycle process and additionally has application in series-reactor set-ups
where average weight yields of around 100 percent are claimed.
Production of MAN over the SynDane 3100 series catalyst is in excess

of 2000 kg per liter of catalyst, and an in-service life of greater than
3 years is routinely achieved. SynDane catalyst is manufactured by the
Süd-Chemie Group using a chloride free synthesis (CFS).
SynDane 3100 Series Maleic anhydride catalyst
Catalyst Vanadium - Phosphorus Oxide
Type CFS
Shape Rings
Size [mm] 4.8 and 5.6
amination of alcohols
For methyl amines, alumosilicates and zeolites are used as catalysts.
Amination of alcohols is generally used to produce short-chain alkyl
amines. For ethylamines and propylamines, on the other hand, nickel or
cobalt catalysts are preferred. For long chain amines, copper catalysts or
copper chromites are used.
Nickel Catalysts
NiSAT® 320 tablets demonstrate high mechanical stability in fixed-bed
processes.
NiSaT® 320 NiSaT® 300

NiO 66 66
SiO2 - 28
Al2O3 - Balance
Support Balance -
Shape Powder Extrusions

Size [mm] - 1.5
Cobalt Catalysts
Cobalt catalysts are used when high selectivity, especially towards
di- and tri-alkyl amines, is required.
g-62 g-67
CoO 45 68
Promoter - Proprietary
Shape Tablets Extrusions

Size [mm] 4.5 x 4.5 3.0
Nitrile Hydrogenation
Nitrile hydrogenation is basically conducted with long-chain nitriles,
especially fatty nitriles. Nickel catalysts are used for slurry application.
Where the application of powder is to be avoided, NiSAT® 320 and
G-95C pastilles are used, with the reduced powder being embedded into
di-stearyl-amine.
NiSaT® 320 g-95C

NiO 0 35
SiO2 Balance Balance
Shape Powder Pastilles

Size [mm] - -
Hydrogenation of Nitro-Compounds to anilines

The hydrogenation of nitrobenzene to aniline is carried out either in
a discontinuous slurry process based on nickel catalysts, or in iso-ther-
mal gas phase processes based on copper catalysts. Attacks on the
aromatic ring and side reactions to diphenylamine must be avoided.
The silica-based reduced nickel powder NiSAT® 320 exhibits excellent
separation properties and fair activity for slurry application.

NiO 66 83
SiO2 Balance -
Support - Balance
Shape Powder Powder

Size [mm] - -
The silica-based nickel catalyst powder NiSAT® 330, with its coarse
primary particle size, is ideal for easy separation. The catalyst has a very
low iron content and thus excellent selectivity.
The copper chromite catalyst G-99B-0 is used for isothermal gas-phase
hydrogenation of nitrobenzene.
It demonstrates perfect selectivity even under SOR conditions and is also
particularly attractive due to its low carbon deposits and long life.
g-99B-0
CuO 4
Cr2O3 46
MnO2 4
BaO 2
Shape Tablets
Size [mm] 5x5
Production of N-alkylates
This area covers not just the reductive N-alkylation of aniline derivates,
with iso-propanol, for example, but also the reductive alkylation of an
unsaturated secondary amine with formaldehyde or the reductive alkyla-
tion of fatty amines to saturated tertiary amines. These reactions can be
carried out with copper-based catalysts, mainly copper chromites, or in
some cases with nickel catalysts containing low content of nickel. Selec-
tion must be based on the process conditions and equipment used;
for this reason, please contact Süd-Chemie for details.
Caprolactam from Benzene
This process involves the following steps: Benzene is firstly hydro-
genated to cyclohexane. Cyclohexane is then oxidised to a mixture of
cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone. The cyclohexanol is dehydrogenated
to cyclohexanone. After the oxime is formed, caprolactam is obtained by
performing a Beckman rearrangement.
For the hydrogenation of benzene to cyclohexane, nickel catalysts are
applied in either continuous slurry processes or isothermal fixed-bed
processes, the latter being more common.
NiSAT® 320 RS powder is used for the slurry process, while for the fixed-
bed process we recommend using our NiSAT® 200 catalyst in RS form.

NiO 0 4
SiO2 Balance Balance
Shape Powder Tablets

Size [mm] - 6x6
The oxidation of cyclohexane to form a cyclohexanone/cyclohexanol

mixture is performed with cobalt catalysts such as cobalt octanoate.
Dehydrogenation of the cyclohexanol portion can be performed either in
a high-temperature process of up to 400° C with a calcium zinc catalyst,
namely T-4004, or at medium temperatures of around 230 – 300° C with
a copper/zinc catalyst such as G-132A RS.
T-4004 g-132a
CaO 1 -
CuO - 33
ZnO Balance Balance

Size [mm] 6x6 6x3
For the transformation of oxime to caprolactam via Beckman rearrange-
ment, we provide a special catalyst which is available on request.
A second route to cyclohexanone is based on phenol. The catalyst per-

forming this reaction is a Pd catalyst which is also available on request
from Süd-Chemie.
C12-Lactam (Lauryllactam)
After the trimerisation of butadiene to cyclododecatriene (CDT), epoxi-
dation followed by two-step hydrogenation produces cyclo-dodecanol.
Nickel-based catalysts are used for the trimerisation stage.
Nickel and palladium catalysts are recommended for the subsequent
hydrogenation steps. For the dehydrogenation of cyclododecanol to the
corresponding cyclic ketone, meanwhile, a copper/zinc-based catalyst
like PolyMaxTM 301 is used.
PolyMaxTM 301
CuO 31
ZnO Balance
Shape Extrusions
Size [mm] 3
Nylon-6,6
The starting material is typically butadiene. Addition of HCN is per-
formed via copper chloride, the resulting dinitrile being hydrogenated
to hexamethylene diamine. Raney-nickel catalysts are generally used
in a slurry phase reaction, while the highly selective promoted T-4424
catalysts are recommended for fixed-bed operations.
T-4424
CoO 43
MnO2 5
SiO2/MgO Balance
Shape Tablets
Size [mm] 6x3
Resins and Rosins
These substances are hydrogenated in order to remove unsaturates over
Ni-, Pd- or Cu-based catalysts.
Nickel Catalysts
NiSaT® 300 NiSaT® 320 NiSaT® 330

Nominal Content
[wt.%]
NiO 66 0 84
SiO2 28 - -
Al2O3 Balance - -
Support - Balance Balance
Shape Extrusions Powder Powder

Size [mm] 1.5 - -
Palladium Catalysts
H2Max 50 MPT 3 MPT 5 MPT 10

Nominal Content
[wt.%]
Pd 0.5 3 5 10
Activated Carbon Balance Balance Balance Balance
Shape Granules Granules Granules Granules

Size [mm] - - - -
Copper Catalysts
Mainly supplied for fixed-bed processes. The relevant types are copper
chromites and copper/zinc catalysts.
g-132a g-99B-0
CuO 33 4
Cr2O3 - 46
MnO2 - 4
BaO - 2
ZnO Balance -

Size [mm] 6x3 5x5
Selection of the catalyst depends very much on the type of resin and the
molecular weight of the polymer.
For abietinic resins, for example, palladium catalysts are ideal, where as
for specific C5 petroleum resins, nickel powders may be more effective.
In some cases it is advisable to use catalysts with a caustic promoter or
promoted with zirconium. Those types are available on request.
Treatment of Fischer-Tropsch Waxes

A special case in the hydro-treatment of high molecular compounds
is the treatment of Fischer-Tropsch waxes. FT waxes typically contain
carbonylic unsaturates which are sometimes conjugated giving the wax
a faint yellow colour. This colour has to be removed for a variety of ap-
plications. Furthermore, FT waxes can contain traces of iron which are
typically removed prior to a hydrogenation treatment with ActiSorb® 400.
actiSorb® 400 NiSaT® 300 NiSaT® 340

Nominal Content
[wt.%]
NiO - 66 0
MgO - - 8
Al2O3 16 Balance Balance
SiO2 Balance 28 20
Shape Spheres CDS Extrusions Extrusions

Size [mm] 5 1.5 3
Hydrogenation of Sugars
Conventionally, Raney-nickel catalysts are used for the batch-type hydro-
genation of glucose to sorbitol. Using supported nickel or ruthenium
catalysts offers handling advantages and the benefit of high selectivity.
The use of specially promoted Ni-catalysts leads to stereo-selective hy-
drogenation of sugar molecules suitable for new applications.
Nickel-type Catalysts
NiSaT® 300 NiSaT® 330 NiSaT® 350

Nominal Content
[wt.%]
NiO 66 0 64
MgO - 8 -
WO3 - - 4
Al2O3 Balance Balance 10
SiO2 28 20 2
Shape CDS Extrusions Extrusions Extrusions

Size [mm] 1.5 3 3
Ruthenium-type Catalysts
MRT
Ru 0.1 – 5
Activated Carbon Balance
Shape Granules
Size [mm] 2–5
Cracking of Sugars
Sugar cracking can produce valuable chemical products in the C2 – C4
range, like butanediols, THF, propanediols, ethylene glycols etc. Tests
showed promising results with nickel and ruthenium catalysts.
Details are available upon request.
Dehydration, Cyclisation and Polycondensation Processes
Dehydration of alcohols produces olefins, but may also lead to the forma-
tion of cyclic products. Depending on the reaction to be performed, we
can supply either modified montmorillonites, specific zeolites, or zirco-
nia-, titania-, or niobia-based catalysts.
As this is an extremely large area – including, for example, the polymeri-
sation of THF – we would ask you to contact Süd-Chemie to discuss your
specific requirements.
Dehydrogenation and Oxidation

Dehydrogenation of alcohols to their corresponding ketones or alde-
hydes covers sophisticated areas such as the dehydrogenation of lauric
alcohol for the fragrance industry, but also the broad area of the dehy-
drogenation of cyclohexanol to cyclohexanone to produce, ultimately,
caprolactam for nylon-6.
We also provide catalysts for the dehydrogenation of cyclododecanol to
create lauryllactam and nylon-12 as final products.
Catalysts used in this area are:
CuO Cr2O3 ZnO CaO Promoter

PolyMaxTM 12 • •
T-4004 • •
T-2130 • • •
G-13 • •
G-22 • • •
T-441 • •
T-4421 • •
Sophisticated Uses
Very often, a catalytic step is required in the manufacturing of chemicals
from starch, the production of vitamins, the composition of fragrances
and aromas, food additives, and the production of bio-fuels and so-called
bio-solvents. For all of these diverse applications, we have a range of
experience, allowing us to help you to choose the right catalysts.
In most cases, the catalysts are based on nickel, copper or noble metals.
We are always ready to discuss your particular requirements, and are
confident that we can provide an optimum solution.
Production of ethylenedichloride (eDC)

Catalysts for production of EDC from ethylene in a fluid-bed reactor
operate with either air – or oxygen-based technology. Key features of
these catalysts include high selectivity to EDC, high activity and stability
during operation, meaning no loss of active compounds and no signifi-
cant variation in surface area. There is practically no tendency towards
sticking among the individual catalyst particles during commercial use of
the OXYMAX® catalyst series. Our OXYMAX® A and OXYMAX® B series
is capable for all standard fluid bed applications.
Our OXYMAX® M series is designed to give superior performance in
the fluid bed process using MITSUI technology.
Our latest development is the OXYMAX® F series for fixed bed applica-
tion. Due to a special design of the geometry based on Süd-Chemie´s
long lasting experience in tabletting OXYMAX® F provides high EDC
selectivity at an outstanding productivity level.
OXYMAX® Catalyst Series
OXYMaX® a OXYMaX® B
Cu + others 4 4
Shape Powder Powder

Size [mm] - -
Production of Formaldehyde (Fa)
Iron/molybdenum-based catalysts are used for the oxidation of methanol
to formaldehyde in fixed-bed tubular reactors. These catalysts are avail-
able as tablets with different shapes like hollow cylinders or the trihole
shape. There is also a variety of options for catalyst dilution with inert
material. The catalyst shape as well as the layer management are indi-
vidually customized to the plant conditions like methanol concentration,
flow rate and pressure drop. The use of the SC proprietary trihole shape
provides superior yield, higher productivity and minimized pressure drop
during operation. A proper dilution of the formaldehyde catalyst ensures
optimised catalyst activity to maximise the lifetime of the charge of the
formaldehyde catalyst loaded to the tubular reactor.
FaMaX® J5 FaMaX® MS FaMaX® HS FaMaX® TH

Nominal Content
[wt.%]
Mo 54.5 54.5 54.5 54.5
Fe 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5
Shape Rings Rings Rings Triholed Ring

Size [mm] 4x4x2 4.5 x 4.5 x 2 5 x 5 x 2.5 5.5 x 5 x 1.
Production of Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2 )

Catalysts in powder form containing 2% of palladium, well dispersed
on a proprietary carrier are used for the production of hydrogen
peroxide via the anthraquinone process in slurry phase.
The catalysts are produced in several different formats with different
particle size distribution. In particular, the catalysts contain an extremely
low amount of fines, ensuring minimal catalyst consumption during
production of H2O2.
H2Max 5 H2Max 5/S H2Max HaR

Nominal Content
[wt.%]
Pd (on dry basis) 2.0 2.0 2.0
Support Balance Balance Balance
Shape Powder Powder Powder

Size [µm]
< 250 > 8 > 8 > 5
< 63 <2 <2 <2
Production of Vinylacetatmonomer (VaM)
Zinc acetate on activated carbon is used for the synthesis of vinyl acetate
from acetylene in fixed-bed tubular reactors. Both the improved manu-
facturing process and the selected carbon carrier ensure high catalyst
activity and excellent attrition resistance.
MaVC MaVC/C
Zink Acetate - 30
Activated Carbon Balance Balance
Shape Cylindrical Pellets Cylindrical Pellets

Size [mm] >6 >6
Production of Phthalic anhydride (Pa)

Süd-Chemie’s multi-layer PA catalyst series PHTHALIMAX® is supplied
for standard, medium or high o-Xylene loading. Süd-Chemie’s latest
product is PHTHALIMAX® - H4 (four layer concept), facilitating early
hotspot evolution, ensuring that most of PA is produced in the first two
layers out of the total four.
For customers which choose to operate a post-reactor unit, Süd-Chemie

has also developed PHTHALIMAX®-F4 series for adiabatic post-reactors.
A post-reactor configuration allows an additional “finishing” step, thus
increasing PA yield and extending the lifetime of the catalyst in the main
reactor.
Yield increases in the oxidation reaction from o-Xylene to Phthalic

Anhydride are directly related to which oxidation range PHTHALIMAX®
is operated in. Designed to operate in the optimum operation range,
PHTHALIMAX® customers are currently benefiting from superior yields,
(low COx formation), extended lifetime and excellent PA quality.
Süd-Chemie’s proprietary, innovative loading & pressure drop measur-

ing technique provide additional benefits including shorter loading times
and smaller variance in tube pressure drops, compared to conventional
catalyst loading systems.
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PHTHaLIMaX®
multi-layer catalyst
V2O5 Proprietary
TiO2 Proprietary
Carrier Steatite
Shape Rings
Size [mm] 8x6x5
PHTHaLIMaX®-M series for medium OX load

PHTHaLIMaX®-S series for standard OX load
PHTHaLIMaX -H series
®
for high OX load
Purification of Terephthalic acid (PTa)

Purification of terephthalic acid in a fixed bed reactor is achieved by
hydrogenation of the coloured by – products to uncoloured and
water-soluble by – products. The main impurity to be hydrogenated is
4-carboxybenzaldehyde.
The catalysts applied are precious-metal-based catalysts on granular car-

bon with highly dispersed Pd, assuring long-term stable catalyst activity.
Our latest catalyst generation is produced with an unique production
technology. We could demonstrate a significantly lower loss of precious
metal from the catalyst during operation compared to state of the art
catalysts. This gives a substantial economic benefit to our customers.
H2Max 50 H2Max HD
Pd (on dry basis) 0.5 0.5
Activated Carbon (on dry
basis)
Balance Balance
Shape Granules Granules

Size [mm] 4–8 4–8
Mesoporous Silicas and alumosilicates
Süd-Chemie offers a wide range of mesoporous Silica and Alumosili-
cates. These so-called KA-Catalysts and Carriers serve a wide range
of application and are typically used as Catalyst supports or Catalyts
themselves.
Product Description
KA-Catalysts are available as both, powders, granulated and shaped
materials. Usually spherical KA-Catalysts are desired.
The KA-Carriers exhibit unique physical and chemical properties:
• High mesoporous pore volume

• High macroporous pore volume
• Tailored specific surface areas
• Mechanical resistance
• elevated resistance to acids but also basic environments
• elevated resistance to hydrothermal or aqueous environ-
ments
If you want to learn more about options and capabilities of the various
KA-Catalyst types please contact us.
Reforming for Direct Reduction of Iron Ore

Süd-Chemie supplies the complete portfolio of catalysts specifically
formulated for direct reduction of iron (DRI) reforming furnaces. Our
cooperation with MIDREX has produced catalysts comprising NiO as the
active component on rugged carriers such as MgO, α-Al2O3 or calcium-
aluminate.
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Catalysts for the
Oil Refinery Industry
Making things happen together
Even the best idea is only as good as its implementation.
The fitting technology is just as important here as the right
partner. That is why Süd-Chemie works closely on location
with responsible persons in the oil refinery industry. And the
successes are impressive. We offer you a broad product pallet
of solutions that set benchmarks in many areas.
Fuel Technology
For the production of transportation fuels, Süd-Chemie supplies special
catalysts with superior catalytic properties. These are largely sophisti-
cated, high-value zeolite products.
Over just a short period of time, we have diversified our activities in this
area and developed new catalyst formulations with outstanding catalytic
performance compared to products available on the market. This excep-
tional standard of quality and performance is the fruit of our intensive
cooperation with engineering partners and refineries. As a consequence,
Süd-Chemie, together with its partners, is in a position not only to supply
the catalyst, but to offer a full package consisting of both the catalyst plus
process technology for petrol and diesel production.
Conversion of Methanol to gasoline (CMg)

The conversion of methanol to DME is the first step in what is known as
the CMG process. CMG-1 is used for the conversion of DME to hydro-
carbons in the petrol range. CMG-1 is a zeolite-based catalyst which can
be fully regenerated in situ.
CMG-1 has proven to be a cost-effective alternative for the production of
high quality petrol blending compounds from methanol.
CMg-1
Zeolite MFI
Shape Extrusions
Size [mm] 1.5
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Conversion of Olefins to Diesel and Petrol (COD)
The COD 900 catalyst is a fully regenerable zeolite-based catalyst, de-
veloped for the conversion of olefins to diesel and petrol fuels. The COD
process with Süd-Chemie’s catalyst has proven to be a cost-effective
alternative in producing high quality synthetic diesel from olefins. The
high cetane number and low aromatics content meet the environmental
needs of tomorrow.
COD 900
Zeolite MFI
Shape Extrusions
Size [mm] 1.5
Conversion of Paraffins to aromatics (CPa)

For the conversion of light paraffins to aromatics in the petrol boiling
range, Süd-Chemie has developed the CPA catalyst as an advanced cata-
lytic solution. This zeolite-based catalyst stands out due to its high activ-
ity, perfect for the conversion of paraffins, especially LPG or gas con-
densate feedstocks, to produce a high octane petrol range product with
a high aromatics content. Thanks to its outstanding thermo-mechanical
stability, CPA 100 can be regenerated repeatedly in-situ.
CPa 100
Zeolite MFI
Shape Extrusions
Size [mm] 1.5
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Petrol Production
C 5 /C6 Isomerisation
HYSOPAR® 5000 is a platinum-promoted zeolite-based catalyst for
isomerisation of C5/C6 feedstocks. It is the product of a joint development
between CEPSA Research (Spain) and Süd-Chemie. HYSOPAR® 5000
has demonstrated its excellent performance in numerous isomerisation
applications.
HYSOPaR® 5000
Pt 0.3 – 0.4
Zeolite MOR
ZrO2 -
Shape Extrusions
Size [mm] 1.5
Süd-Chemie provides the entire isomerisation technology process pack-

age, encompassing both basic engineering and catalysts.

C 4 Selective Hydroisomerisation
SHUMax 105 is a highly selective and active hydroisomerisation catalyst
which simultaneously hydrogenates butadiene and hydroisomerises
1-butene to 2-butene from a C4 cut in order to upgrade the alkylate qual-
ity. The CDS shape guarantees superior performance, ensuring almost
complete butene retention, even at a conversion level approaching the
thermodynamic equilibrium. SHUMax 105 is a noble metal impregnated
catalyst, available in different variations, and tailored to the specific
needs of the refiner.
SHUMax 105
Pd 0.5
Al2O3 Balance
Shape CDS Extrusions

Size [mm] 1.3

Naphtha Dearomatisation – NiSaT®
NiSAT® catalysts are used in the dearomatisation of low-sulphur refin-
ing feedstocks, such as naphtha boiling range feedstocks. It is especially
important to remove benzene from aromatic petrol pool blending com-
pounds to meet the required environmental regulations for gasoline.
NiSAT® catalysts are manufactured in different shapes, such as tablets or

CDS extrusions, and are available in reduced and stabilised versions.

NiO 43 66
Shape Tablets CDS Extrusions

Size [mm] 6x6 1.5
Middle Distillate Upgrade

For middle distillate refining, our catalysts cover all major applications.
• Saturation
• Stabilisation
• aromatics and PNa saturation
• Cetane improvement
• Clay treating
• Dewaxing of gas oil fractions
• Dewaxing/conversion of heavy stocks

Dearomatisation (Sulphur-free Feedstock) – NiSaT®
NiSAT® hydrogenation catalysts have a proven track record in the dearo-
matisation of low-sulphur refining feedstocks, such as kerosene, diesel or
white oils. As the smoke point of jet fuels often needs to be improved, it
is necessary to operate aromatics saturation units.
For maximum dearomatisation activity, NiSAT® is available in the form

of CDS extrusions.

NiO 43 66

Size [mm] 6x6 1.5

Dearomatisation (Sulphur-bearing Feedstock) – aSaT®
Efficient low-temperature dearomatisation of middle distillates is usu-
ally accomplished with noble metal catalysts rather than nickel catalysts.
The latter suffer from an affinity to sulphur, leading to their subsequent
deactivation. New catalyst systems with dual noble metal function have
recently emerged on the market. These are more tolerant to much higher
levels of sulphur than standard platinum catalysts.
The most recent development in this family of HDAr catalysts is the
ASAT® catalyst series. ASAT® is a noble-metal-promoted zeolite catalyst,
which offers HDS, HDN and HDAr service as a trifunctional catalyst.
Its most outstanding feature is its extreme tolerance of sulphur
(up to 500 ppm wt.).
These catalysts feature outstanding capabilities for upgrading middle

distillate cuts, converting sulphur down to ppm level, PNA and total
nitrogen to non-detectable level, and reducing total aromatics from 40%
to less than 5%. ASAT® catalysts can thus easily convert light cycle oil
(LCO) to “sulphur-free” diesel fuel in a one-stage unit.
aSaT® LS aSaT®
Noble Metal Proprietary Proprietary
Support Al2O3 Zeolite
Shape CDS Extrusions Extrusions

Size [mm] 1.5 1.5

Mild Hydrocracking
The catalyst MHC-100 is used in vacuum gas oil treatment to produce
a product distribution favouring increasing yields of middle distillates,
such as diesel fractions. Petrol production is minimised when using the
MHC-100 catalyst. MHC-100 is a nickel oxide/molybdenum oxide on
alumina-based catalyst.
MHC-100
NiO Proprietary
MoO3 Proprietary
Al2O3 Balance
Shape TRIAX Extrusions

Size [mm] 1.5

Dewaxing
Dewaxing of Gas Oils and Kerosene

HYDEX®-G is used for selective hydrocracking of long-chain normal
paraffins. It is suitable for all kinds of high-sulphur middle distillates,
such as kerosene and gas oil, particularly in combined operation with
an HDS catalyst. HYDEX®-G is a fully regenerable, metal-impregnated,
zeolite-based catalyst.
HYDeX®-g
Zeolite MFI
Shape Extrusions
Size [mm] 1.5
Dewaxing of Waxy Stocks

HYDEX®-C is a fully regenerable zeolite-based dewaxing catalyst
designed for use in conversion units. It is a metal-impregnated, highly
shape-selective catalyst for the hydrocracking of long chain paraffins.
Product quality has been considerably improved in terms of pour, cloud
and cold filter plugging point. It also features a lower boiling range.
Typical feedstocks for HYDEX®-C are waxy atmospheric and vacuum
gas oil cuts.
HYDeX®-C
Zeolite MFI
Shape Extrusions
Size [mm] 1.5

Kerosene Sweetening – Clay Treater
Süd-Chemie’s tailored Tonsil® CO products are perfectly suited to
solving colour-related problems and/or extending the cycle length.
Tonsil® CO-Jet
Alumino Silicate 100
Shape Granules
Size [mm] 0.25 – 1.25
Wax and Lube Oil

The first step in the manufacture of lubricants involves separating the
individual fractions according to viscosity and boiling range specifica-
tions. The raw lube oil fractions from most crude oils contain compo-
nents which have undesirable characteristics for the finished lubricant.
These must be removed or converted by means of processes such as
extraction, hydrodewaxing or hydrotreating. Undesirable characteristics
include high pour points, high cloud points, large viscosity changes with
temperature (low VI), poor oxygen stability, poor colour, high organic
acidity and high carbon and sludge-forming tendencies. Süd-Chemie’s
lube oil processing catalysts help the refiner to meet specifications with
regard to these crucial lube oil properties.
Dewaxing of Lube Oil

HYDEX®-L, a zeolite-based catalyst, selectively hydrocracks waxy
molecules to short-chain products, leaving valuable lube oil components
unchanged. HYDEX®-L is a fully regenerable catalyst.
HYDeX®-L
Zeolite MFI
Shape Extrusions
Size [mm] 1.5

Hydrotreating and Hydrofinishing
HDMax 510, a hydrotreating catalyst, was developed primarily for severe
hydrotreating operation of waxes and lube oil stocks. Its macroporous
structure is best suited to improving colour and oxygen stability, as well
as lowering the organic acidity of the product.
HDMax 510 is a robust nickel oxide/molybdenum oxide catalyst. It is

available in CDS shape.
HDMax 520 is best suited to hydrofinishing reactions aimed at removing

chemically active compounds which affect colour and colour stability.
Due to its specific macroporous structure and acidic properties, the
HDMax 520 hydrofinishing catalyst produces water-clear white oils.
The HDMax 310 catalyst is the standard catalyst for efficient and high
quality VGO products.
HDMax 510 HDMax 520 HDMax 310

Nominal Content
[wt.%]
NiO 5 5 5.2
MoO3 22 - 23
WO3 - 22 -
Support Balance Balance Balance
TRIAX
Extrusions
Size [mm] 1.5 1.5 2.5

Hydrogenation of Olefins
NiSAT® hydrogenation catalysts are used in oil refining as well as in
lube oil applications. As NiSAT® catalysts are robust, versatile aromatic
hydrogenation catalysts, they are well established in the manufacture of
medical-grade white oils, as well as for low-sulphur kerosene aromatics
saturation and chemical intermediate production.
NiSAT® catalysts are manufactured in a variety of different shapes, such

as tablets or CDS extrusions, and are available in reduced and stabilised
versions.

NiO 43 66

Size [mm] 6x6 1.5
Lube Oil and Wax Bleaching

The various Tonsil® bleaching earths are widely approved, highly active
absorbents for liquid-phase purification of heavy hydrocarbon fractions
and waxes. They promise economical decolourisation and complete
removal of colour bodies, surfactants, residual gums and other trace
impurities.
Tonsil® Optimum Tonsil® Standard

Alumino Silicate 100 100
Shape Powder Powder

Size 5% < 63 µm 5% < 63 µm

Oligomerisation
Production of Polypetrol and Higher Olefins

Solid phosphoric acid catalysts are primarily used for the oligomerisation
of propylene and/or butylene to high octane petrol or higher molecular
weight polymers. PolyMaxTM 843 catalysts can be operated in tubular
and chamber-type reactors.
PolyMaxTM 843 PolyMaxTM 845

Short Acid as P2O5 18 18
Total Acid as P2O5 54 60
Shape Pellets Pellets

Size [mm] 6.0 – .5 5.5 – .0
Butylene Dimerisation
A further application of PolyMaxTM 843 catalysts is the dimerisation of
butylene to i-octene, which can be further hydrogenated to i-octane.
Idled MTBE or catpoly units can be retrofitted for such processes with
minimal capital expenditure.
Olefinics and aromatics

If olefinic or aromatic feed stocks, containing higher sulphur levels, need
to become hydrogenated prior to directing them into the gasoline pool,
HDMax 800 provides superior activity combined with excellent mechani-
cal strength.
HDMax 800
Pt 0.3
Al2O3 Balance
Shape Tablets
Size [mm] 4.5 x 4.5

Purification of FCC Off-gases
The OleMaxTM 100 series of catalysts is used for the purification of
FCC off-gases. OleMaxTM 100 series removes acetylene, MAPD, oxygen,
NOx, arsine and other impurities to enable the refiner to recover high-
purity ethylene, propylene and hydrogen from the FCC off-gas. Selection
from among the following types depends on the sulphur content of the
gas stream and plant design conditions.
OleMaxTM 100 types are resistant to deactivation by trace heavy metals

often found in these streams.

Nominal Content
[wt.%]
NiO 2.6 1.3 0.6
Multi-Promoter 1–2 1–2 1–2
SiO2-Al2O3 Balance Balance Balance
Shape Spheres Spheres Spheres

Size [mm] 8 8 8

Hydrogen Production
The production of hydrogen involves the use of several key unit opera-
tions for which Süd-Chemie supplies catalysts. These are:
• Feedstock purification
• Prereforming
• Fired reformer
• CO conversion
• Methanation
• Sour gas shift
Typically, two or more of these processing units are involved in virtually

all plant configurations.
Prereforming
A prereformer is an adiabatic fixed-bed reactor upstream of the
primary reformer. It allows increased flexibility in the choice of feed-
stock, increased life time of the steam-reforming catalyst and tubes and
the option of increasing the overall plant capacity. Furthermore, it oper-
ates at lower steam/carbon ratios.
ReforMax® 100 is a prereforming catalyst designed to handle the entire
range of hydrocarbon feedstocks from natural gas up to and including
LPGs and naphthas.
ReforMax® 100
NiO 56
Shape Tablets
Size [mm] 4.5 x 4.5

Fired Reformer
Selection of the optimum catalyst depends on several factors, including
furnace design, severity of service, and the type of hydrocarbon proc-
essed. To cover all possible combinations, Süd-Chemie offers a wide
variety of steam-reforming catalysts, comprising a range of different
carriers, shapes and chemical compositions.
ReforMax® 330 ReforMax® 210 ReforMax® 250

LDP LDP
Typical Feed NG NG/LPG Naphtha
Nominal Content
[wt.%]
NiO 14 18 25
K2O - 1.6 8.5
Carrier CaAl12O1 CaK2Al22O34 Calciumaluminate
Shape 10 Holed Ring 10 Holed Ring Multi Holed Ring

Size [mm] 1 x 16 1 x 12 16 x 16
High-temperature CO Conversion
The HTS catalyst ShiftMax® 120 combines high activity with extremely
good physical robustness. In addition, this catalyst is very effective in
preventing Fischer-Tropsch by-product formation when operating at low
steam conditions.
ShiftMax® 120
Fe2O3 80
Cr2O3 8.5
CuO 2
Shape Tablets
Size [mm] 6x6
Oil Refinery Industry |

Low-temperature CO Conversion
The LTS catalysts ShiftMax® 230 and 240 are state-of-the-art products
featuring excellent copper dispersion leading to unparalleled activity for
water-gas shift. These catalysts feature higher CO conversion for longer
life, enhanced resistance to poisons, and superior physical strength.
The promoter in ShiftMax® 240 suppresses the formation of methanol by
more than 95% compared to standard LTS catalysts without decreasing
activity.
The Chlorine Guard ShiftMax® CI is recommended for the protection of
the LTS catalysts.
ShiftMax® CI ShiftMax® 230 ShiftMax® 240

Nominal Content
[wt.%]
CuO 20 42 42
ZnO 60 4 4
Al2O3 Balance
Promoter 10 - 2

Size [mm] 5x3 4.8 x 3.2 4.8 x 3.2
Medium-temperature CO Conversion
Medium-temperature CO conversion (MTS) is carried out in an isother-
mal system or adiabatic reactor, with exit temperatures of around 300° C.
The ShiftMax® 300 catalyst is a stabilised copper/zinc catalyst featuring
excellent stability of the Cu crystallites.
ShiftMax® 300
CuO 20
ZnO 58
Promoter 11
Al2O3 Balance
Shape Tablets
Size [mm] 6x3

Sour gas Shift
CO conversion downstream of gasification units can be carried out with-
out prior removal of the sulphur compounds. For this sour gas shift, we
supply the stabilised CoMo catalyst ShiftMax® 820.
ShiftMax® 820
CoO 3.5
MoO3 14
Shape Extrusions
Size [mm] 3.0
Methanation
METH 130 and METH 134 consists of NiO on alumina and are available
in the shape of extrusions or spheres.
MeTH 130 MeTH 134

NiO 25 25
Shape Extrusions Spheres

Size [mm] 5 3–6
Oil Refinery Industry |

Sulphur Plants
Claus Sulphur
The SynMax® 200 Claus catalysts are delivered as smooth spheres. Their
optimised pore size distribution offers advantages such as superior crush
strength, low attrition loss and high activity. SynMax® 200 catalysts have
been developed for standard sulphur recovery plants as well as units
operating near or below the sulphur dewpoint, for instance in second- or
third-stage operation.
SynMax® 200
Al2O3 100
Shape Spheres
Size [mm] 3–5

Tail gas Treating
HDMax 213 and 214 catalysts are robust, stabilised alumina extrusions
impregnated with cobalt oxide and molybdenum oxide. They simultane-
ously promote the hydrolysis of COS and hydrogenation of SOx to H2S.
HDMax 213 HDMax 214

CoO 2.0 3.5
MoO3 .3 14.0
Promoter Proprietary Proprietary
Shape CDS Extrusions Extrusions

Size [mm] 3.0 3.0

Olefin Polymerization
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Olefin Polymerization – plastics for the world
As a leading technology enterprise in specialty chemicals, Süd-Chemie is
playing an increasingly important role in the advanced plastics indus-
try, supplying mainly catalysts for propylene polymerization, so-called
Ziegler-Natta catalysts. Polypropylene is one of the fastest growing and
most dynamic plastics in the world especially used in durable and semi-
durable molding, extrusion and fiber applications.
Polypropylene – a driving market force

The wide spectrum of excellent properties and applications, as well as
its favorable price/volume ratio will continue to be drivers propelling the
worldwide annual consumption growth rates to approximately 6 - 7%
per year. Polypropylene offers a cost-competitive thermoplastic material
with outstanding physical, chemical, mechanical, thermal and electrical
properties that exceed those of other standard plastic materials.
Polypropylene has already replaced numerous traditional materials

including paper, wood, glass and metal, as well as higher priced ther-
moplastic materials such as polyethylene, polyamide, polyester and
ABS. Compared with polyethylene for example; polypropylene and its
copolymer compounds offer excellent impact strength, better work-
ing temperatures and enhanced tensile strength. The most important
downstream applications for polypropylene are in the fiber, film, pack-
aging, equipment and automobile industries. This functional plastic is,
for instance, ideal for manufacturing light-weight, yet at the same time
robust injection-molded parts, special fibers and thermoformed compo-
nents. Polypropylene’s unique chemical properties and its resistance to
environmental influences make it extremely attractive for both the textile
and cable industries.
China holds a pre-eminent position in the polyolefin business. Its strong

economic growth has resulted in ever-increasing demand for polypro-
pylene in production and end-user sectors; the Chinese market demand
for polypropylene has increased at an average annual rate of more than
10 % over the past decade. Participating in this growth, Süd-Chemie
has acquired operations of Shanghai Süd-Chemie Catalyst Co. since
October 2005, establishing an excellent supply position for Ziegler-Natta
catalysts to polypropylene producers both in the fast-growing Chinese
market and the expanding global markets.
104 | Olefin Polymerization

global network, local presence
The Catalytic Technologies Business Unit ensures global presence and
local affinity via its sixteen production sites, twenty-five sales offices and
nine research and development centers. Teams specialized in both re-
search and development and technical support ensure the highest quality
of products and services across the world.
Introducing C-MaX Polypropylene Catalyst Series

The C-MAX catalyst from Süd-Chemie is a series of Ziegler-Natta (ZN)
catalysts highly optimized for the manufacture of Polypropylene (PP)
grades in a variety of different process platforms. C-MAX catalysts en-
able PP producers to manufacture their entire product range without
cumbersome catalyst changes. In addition, PP producers benefit from
an excellent morphology control during polymerization. A process-op-
timized catalyst activity level, in combination with excellent isotacticity
control ensures globally competitive operational costs while maintaining
full process control to tailor-make PP products for diverse application
properties.
C-MAX catalysts are commercially well proven in several PP production

lines comprising the major bulk and bulk loop processes. Customers
appreciate the catalyst’s outstanding performance and benefit from the
technical service provided by Süd-Chemie’s technical team who has
many decades of previous experience in all major PP process technologies.
Technical data:
Catalyst type Highly optimized 4th-generation ZN catalyst system
Covers homopolymers, heterophasic copolymers and ran-

Product range
dom copolymers
Bulk loop processes (C-MAX 120)

Bulk CSTR processes (C-MAX 220)
Process platforms
Stirred bed gas phase processes (C-MAX 320)
Fluidized bed gas phase processes (C-MAX 330)
Excellent control of spherical particle size and size distri-

Morphology control bution. Fluff bulk density optimized for increased reactor
throughput
Catalyst activity High activity level reduces operational costs
PP Isotacticity Full control to meet requirements for all products
Shipping informa-
Provided as dry powder
tion 1
1) Please note: Other packaging requirements can be accommodated.
Olefin Polymerization | 105

air Purification
No smoking
Smoke is harmful to both masterpieces and the environment. That is
why Süd-Chemie offers the highest quality catalysts for air purifica-
tion. And everyone benefits: our customers, their neighbours, and
the atmosphere.
air Purification
Süd-Chemie’s EnviCat® product line of standard and customised cata-
lysts for air purification is available in both – pelletised and honeycomb
forms. Using precious metals or base metals as active components, a
wide variety of applications is covered: treatment of VOC emissions from
chemical, petrochemical and semiconductor industry, emission control
for internal combustion engines and purification of indoor-air.
Customised catalysts are designed based on the following criteria:

Catalyst suitability/dimension, conversion rates, warranty period,
pressure drop, catalyst arrangement.
The most commonly used shapes and forms are:
• Monolithic structures (metallic and ceramic honey-

combs)
• Foams (ceramic and metallic)
• Wall flow filters
• Pellets (tablets, extrusions, spheres)
• Saddles
• Wire mesh
• Fiber mats
• Screens
• Other custom shapes and forms
108 | Air Purification

air Purification
Industrial Off-gas Treatment
Industrial exhaust gas can contain various organic compounds, e.g.
chemical by-products, solvents or odours. These volatile organic com-
pounds (VOCs) or hydrocarbons (HC) are emitted during various indus-
trial processes and need to be eliminated. Some applications also require
a decomposition of nitrogen compounds such as NOX, N2O and NH3.
Oxidation of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

For any given oxidation reaction, catalytic incineration allows the oxi-
dation process to take place at a lower temperature than with thermal
oxidation, saving operating costs.
The economical advantage of low operating costs and less stress on
equipment materials of construction, compared to alternative technolo-
gies, makes catalytic incineration the smart choice for many plants.
Precious Base
Catalyst Carrier application
Metals Metals
Ceramic & Metallic
EnviCat® VOC Monoliths • Industrial VOC
EnviCat® VOC Spheres • Industrial VOC
Ceramic & Metallic Sulfur Tolerant

EnviCat® DOC Monoliths • SO2 Selective
Extrusions, Tablets, EtO, NH3, Volatile
Powder or Special Nitrogen Compounds,
EnviCat VOC
®
High Resistent • Higher Poison
Spheres Tolerance
EnviCat® VOC & CO for

ECOLITH
Ceramic Monoliths • RTO/RCO
VOC & CO for

EnviCat® RCO Ceramic Saddle • RTO/RCO
DeNOx and N2O Reduction

Precious Base
Metals Metals
Medium
EnviCat® N2O-1 Zeolite Temperature Gas
Decomposition
Low Temperature
EnviCat® N2O-2 Zeolite Gas Catalytic
Reduction
Low Temperature
EnviCat® NOx Tablets • SCR
Selective Catalytic
EnviCat® NO-1 Zeolite
Reduction of NOx
Non-Selective
Ceramic & Metallic
EnviCat® HNO3 Honeycombs • Catalytic Reduction
of NOx
Air Purification | 10

air Purification
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Oxidation
Precious Base
Metals Metals
Gas Masks, Ambient
EnviCat® CO Spheres • Temperature
Ceramic & Metal CO Oxidation at
EnviCat® CO Monoliths, Pellets • High Space Velocity
Desulfurisation and Deodorisation

Precious Base
Metals Metals
Extrusions,
EnviCat® CF H2S, COS
ActiSorb® S 3
Homogenous
Honeycombs
• Ammonia, Amines
EnviCat® CF Powder • Toilet Deodorisation
Ozone Destruction
Precious Base
Metals Metals
Ambient Tempera-
Homogenous
EnviCat® O3 Honeycombs • ture, High Concen-
tration O3
Ambient Tempera-
Extrusions, Spheres,
EnviCat® O3 Powder • ture, Improved
Moisture Tolerance
Ceramic & Metallic Airplane Ozone,
EnviCat® AOD Honeycombs • High Space Velocity
Oxidation of Halogenated Hydrocarbons

Precious Base
Metals Metals
Industrial HVOC,
EnviCat® HHC Ceramic Honeycombs • SVE, Dioxin, etc.
Industrial HVOC,
EnviCat® HHC Spheres • SVE, Dioxin, etc.
Traffic Tunnel Air Purification

Precious Base
Metals Metals
Tunnel Air
EnviCat® TT Extrusions • Purification

air Purification
Purification of Industrial Gases
Süd-Chemie provides a variety of catalysts containing noble metals for
the removal of trace impurities in a wide range of gases such as oxygen,
hydrogen, nitrogen and argon.
Precious Base
Metals Metals
Removal of Trace
ActiSorb® O 3 Spheres, Tablets • Impurities
Semiconductor Industry
Süd-Chemie offers cutting-edge technology for the adsorption of toxic
and corrosive gases such as SiH4, AsH3, PH3, HCI, NH3, NF3 and many
others encountered in the semiconductor industry.
For fixed bed adsorber systems, these products are the leading choice
for the cost-effective protection of our environment.
Precious Base
Metals Metals
EnviCat® SEMI Tablets or Extrusions • Hydrides
EnviCat® SEMI Extrusions • Halogens
EnviCat® SEMI Extrusions • Ammonia & Amines

air Purification
Stationary engines and gas Turbines
Catalytic emission control systems are used extensively for engines run-
ning on various fuels: Natural gas/CNG, Diesel, Biodiesel, LPG, Landfil
Gas, Synthetics, Dimethyl Ether, Alcohols, Methane, etc.
EnviCat® Catalysts are available as well for Single-Fuel, Dual-Fuel

and Bi-Fuel engines for:
• Power Gensets: Stationary engines as well as gas turbines
• Boats
• Locomotives
Precious Base
Metals Metals
NSCR for
Ceramic & Metallic
EnviCat® TWC Monoliths • Stoichiometric
Engines, e.g. NG
Ceramic & Metallic Oxidation Catalyst
EnviCat® OC Monoliths • for NG Engines
Ceramic & Metallic Diesel Oxidation
EnviCat® DOC Monoliths • Catalyst
Catalysed Diesel
Filter for Low
EnviCat cDPF
® Ceramic Monoliths • Temperature Soot
Ignition
Mobile engines
Efforts to reduce pollution caused by mobile engines are increasing
worldwide. EnviCat® catalysts offer technical solutions for engines
running on Diesel, compressed Natural Gas or Petrol.
Diesel Engines
Precious Base
Metals Metals
Ceramic & Metallic Diesel Oxidation
EnviCat® DOC Monoliths • Catalyst
Ceramic & Metallic Catalysts for
EnviCat® SCR Monoliths • Urea-SCR
Catalysed Diesel
Ceramic Particulate Filter for
EnviCat cDPF
®
Wall-Flow-Filter • Low Temperature
Soot Ignition

air Purification
Compressed Natural Gas and Gasoline Engines
Precious Base
Metals Metals
Elimination of CO
and HC from Lean
Ceramic & Metallic
EnviCat CNG
®
Monoliths • Burning, CNG
Trucks, Buses and
Vehicles
NSCR for
Ceramic & Metallic
EnviCat® TWC Monoliths • Stoichiometric
Engines
2&4-Stroke Small Engines

Precious Base
Metals Metals
Motorcycles,
Scooters, Mopeds,
Metallic Monoliths,
EnviCat® TWC Perforated Heat Tube • Three Wheelers and
other 2&4-Stroke
Small Engines
Indoor air
More than 80% of our life takes place indoors. Süd-Chemie develops
catalysts and adsorbents to purify indoor air. This comprises purification
of restaurant and wood stove emissions, as well as products for in-house
use, such as odour and smoke abatement for kitchen stoves.
Precious Base
Metals Metals
CO, PM & VOC
PRO*BROIL Metallic Monoliths • Reduction in
Restaurant Exhaust
Homogeneous Odour Abatement at
EnviCat® CF Honeycombs • Room Temperature
CO, PM & VOC
EnviCat®
SCOSE
Ceramic Monoliths • Smoke Elimination
in Kitchen Stoves
EnviCat®
Wood Stove Off-Gas:
Long Life Ceramic & Metallic
EnviCat® Monoliths • CO, PM & VOC
Reduction
Long Life Plus

Fuel Cell Technologies
energy in tight spaces
There are works of art that burst with energy. Whoever wants to
see them like this in colour, form and imagery, needs high tech with-
out compromises.
Süd-Chemie also applies its core competence in the field of hydrogen
technology to the business area of Fuel Cell Technologies. Hydrogen is
the feed for all fuel cell types, including PEMFC, MCFC and SOFC. In
tandem with our partners, we work at a global level to develop all
possible applications for fuel cells, whether mobile or stationary.

When the fuel cell industry began over 20 years ago, Süd-Chemie
naturally became one of its primary suppliers. Now, Süd-Chemie Fuel
Cell Technologies has working relationships with virtually every major
fuel cell developer and hydrogen producer around the globe.
Those decades of experience have earned Süd-Chemie a unique
reputation: for in-depth knowledge of catalyst science – and also for
developing the world’s most advanced and innovative catalysts for
hydrogen production.
TM
HyProGen - The full spectrum of hydrogen-generation catalysts, such as:
• Feedstock Purification Catalysts

Hydrocarbon feedstocks such as natural gas and LPG contain
odorant sulfur compounds that must be removed before they can
be used in fuel cells. Süd-Chemie offers many high-capacity solu-
tions and also provide special formulations to extract the different
odorants used in different regions of the world.
• Feedstock Reforming Catalysts

Our reforming catalysts permit broad fuel flexibility. For steam
reforming, we can match catalyst performance to reactor design
and also optimize shape to address heat mass transfer issues.
For autothermal reforming (ATR), Süd-Chemie’s high-geometry

metal and foam monoliths achieve high volumetric activity and
require less catalyst.
For catalytic partial oxidation reforming (CPO), our catalysts

provide optimized stability and longer life at higher operating tem-
peratures.
116 | Fuel Cell Technologies

• Water gas Shift Catalysts
Our advanced platinum products offer exceptional volumetric
activity – along with long-term stability and selectivity.
In parallel a virtually non-pyrophoric base metal catalyst has been
developed and optimised to withstand many retox cycles.
• CO Purification Catalysts
Selective methanation produces higher reformate quality – with
<10ppm CO! It also allows smaller, simpler system designs since
it does not require air streams, flow controllers or other hardware.
• Off-gas Combustion Catalysts

These anode gas oxidizers efficiently combust any residual hydro-
gen or hydrocarbons in a very efficient, environmentally friendly
way – an issue that is very important to Süd-Chemie.
Our gas oxidiser catalysts also provide low temperature light-off

as well as the stability to maintain activity at high temperature.
Fields of application:
• Large stationary fuel cells (250 kW)
• Residential application for houses (1-5 kW)
• Camping / Leisure (100 W)
• H2 infrastructure (50-400 Nm3/h)
• Uninterrupted power supply (1-5 kW)
Fuel Cell Technologies | 11

Custom Catalysts –
À la Carte Catalysts
And what can we get for you?
Whether large or small, ring shaped, as powder or granules:
Süd-Chemie delivers specialised catalysts for innumerable appli-cati-
ons and with the most widely varying performance features.
But that is not all. On request, we can develop and produce custom-
ised solutions individually tailored to your needs.
Well then: which catalyst would you like?
Custom Catalysts
À la Carte Catalysts
As a customised catalyst group, Süd-Chemie has a long history of manu-
facturing quality catalysts à la carte. Indeed, customised catalyst manu-
facture accounts for a significant proportion of our business.
Since the 1960s, customers have come to us both to manufacture new

catalysts for commercialisation and to improve the catalysts they
already use. Whether a petrochemical, refining, chemical, or engineer-
ing company approaches us for manufacturing or developing a catalyst
from concept to completion, we have the resources, systems, and people
to provide the level of service and confidentiality that any custom project
may entail.
120 | Custom Catalysts

Custom Catalysts
Three types of customer relationships are generally identified:
Toll Manufacture
Catalysts are produced exclusively for the customer in line with the
customer’s expertise.
Licensed Manufacture
Catalysts are produced relying on the customer’s expertise, but marketed
and sold by Süd-Chemie (either freely or with specific restrictions).
The customer receives royalty payments on sales.
Custom Manufacture
Catalysts are developed on the basis of Süd-Chemie’s expertise, but
produced exclusively for the customer in question.
Although Süd-Chemie does not sell process design services per se,
customers can benefit from the expertise and services of Süd-Chemie’s
entire technical staff whether in the context of investigating and
establishing operating conditions, or for recommendations on a specific
catalyst in answer to any requirement or problem.
Custom Catalysts | 121

Research and
Development
Continually discover something new
Whether nature, a painting, or simple every-day things: when you
look closely and let yourself be inspired, you will discover surprising
details and unending possibilities. And that is exactly what sets the
experts in Süd-Chemie’s Research and Development apart. Re-
searchers, engineers, and developers who are as tenacious as they
are determined to work on new technologies.
Research and Development
Süd-Chemie has eight catalyst R&D laboratories located in Germany, the
USA, Japan, India and Italy. Our catalyst R&D is particularly oriented
towards applied research in the development of new products and the
study of reaction mechanisms. In order to perform these activities, our
R&D laboratories are fully equipped for laboratory-scale and pilot-plant-
scale catalyst preparation and catalyst testing facilities.
124 | Research and Development

Research and Development
Since thorough knowledge of their physical and chemical properties is
the key to understanding the behaviour of catalysts, advanced physical
measurement capability is vital to our R&D laboratories.
Süd-Chemie’s testing facilities allow for the catalytic testing and

evaluation of all catalysts under both standard and individual operating
conditions (i.e. process conditions specified by our customers) in con-
ventional, continuous flow or batch reactors under isothermal or
adiabatic conditions.
Should you have any specific or unusual requirements that are not high-
lighted above, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We would be only too
glad to assist you.
Research and Development | 125

Service and
Performance guarantees
The art of straightening things out
True perfection lasts longer than a glance. That is the insight that
defines a quality enterprise like Süd-Chemie. What does that mean
for you as a customer? Simply this: we offer you first class service,
even on location, and guarantee the functionality of our products
without any ifs ands or buts. That is partnership that pays for itself.
Service
Technical Service
Süd-Chemie firmly believes that even an outstanding catalyst may not
provide the best performance without the appropriate level of assistance
during the phases of selection, installation, start-up and operation. Our
technical services has specific expertise in the areas of catalyst charac-
terisation, catalyst installation, start-up assistance, plant operation and
performance evaluations. This depth of knowledge allows us to provide
the following services:
• Review of reactor system design

• Selection of proper catalyst
• Technical reviews of start-up and shutdown procedures
• Technical assistance for loading
• Technical assistance during catalyst start-up
• Routine performance evaluations
• Immediate troubleshooting
• Catalyst life projections
• Technical assistance during catalyst shut-down
• On-site training seminars for engineering and
operations personnel
• Chemical and physical analyses of spent catalyst
Süd-Chemie also has an extensive list of portable analytical and

computer systems to further add to our list of resources.
128 | Service
Handling of Spent Catalysts
Süd-Chemie is not active in the field of catalyst recycling, but works
closely with several specialised companies who are committed to taking
back spent Süd-Chemie catalysts on favourable terms. Cooperation of
this type guarantees that users of Süd-Chemie’s catalysts will always
have the option of having their catalyst recycled in an eco-friendly way
and at a competitive price.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us for an up-to-date list of catalyst

disposal companies.
Quality Management
Süd-Chemie is committed to quality and responsible care of the environ-
ment. Both Süd-Chemie AG and most of the Süd-Chemie Group com-
panies have a quality and/or environmental management system in line
with ISO 9001/ISO 1400.
Süd-Chemie grants users of our catalysts performance guarantees
covering the key process parameters, such as yield, selectivity and pick-
up capacities. Before such guarantees are granted, the design conditions
and/or the anticipated operating conditions must be evaluated.
Please contact our technical service for details of any application.
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Süd-Chemie History
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Your plans for the future without us? Impossible, as Süd-Chemie
supplies catalysts for your application. We are the right partner for
your business to create added value. What makes us so sure? We
understand the challenges facing the refining, chemical and petro-
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tomorrow’s catalysis technology today.
Süd-Chemie History
The Beginning
»…agricultural Bavaria still lacks a factory for the manufacture of large
amounts of artificial fertilizers, which would necessarily be linked to the
production of chemical products…«
This statement to the Bavarian King Maximilian II in the 19th century
began the formation an enterprise in 1857 which eventually became
Süd-Chemie AG in its present form. After 150 years Süd-Chemie can
look back on a rich and varied history starting with the formation of the
Bavarian Public Limited Company for Chemical and Agrochemical
Products with Justus von Liebig as one of its founding shareholders.
The production of mineral fertilisers began in 1859 in Heufeld and

manufacturing of bleaching earth in Moosburg was started in 1906
with the natural clay (betonite) found in the area.
In 1958/1959: Together with Chemetron Corp., Chicago, USA, Girdler-

Südchemie Katalysator GmbH was formed in Munich as a joint venture
for manufacturing catalysts used in fertilisers and in processing crude
oil, edible oils, edible fats and fatty acids.
going global
After 15 years of partnership, in 1974, the entire catalyst business
belonging to Chemetron (Girdler Chemical Inc.) in Louisville, Kentucky,
USA was taken over, including its shares in Girdler-Süd-Chemie Kata-
lysator and Nissan Girdler Catalyst Co. Ltd., Tokyo, Japan.
In 1977, Süd-Chemie acquired the Louisville-based Catalyst and

Chemicals Inc. (CCI), including partnerships with CCIL, India and CCIFE,
Japan. US Girdler and CCI catalyst operations were then merged to form
United Catalyst Inc. (UCI).
In the Asia-Pacific region, production of CCI catalysts for Indonesia has

been handled by PT-Kujang – United Catalysts since the mid-eighties. In
1981, African Catalyst started anufacturing oligomerisation catalysts in
Sasolburg, South Africa. Süd-Chemie has been producing zeolite
catalysts via Syncat/SC Zeolites in South Africa since 1991.
In 1990, Süd-Chemie purchased Houdry process and catalyst manufac-

turing technology operations from Air Product and Chemical Inc., USA.
There are three HOUDRY® applications: 1.) dehydrogenation of isobu-
tane or propane for the production of iso-butylene or propylene
(CATOFIN®), 2.) dehydrogenation of n-butane for the production of
1,3- butadiene (CATADIENE®), and 3.) dealkylation of alkylbenzenes
for the production of hight purity benzene (PYROTOL®, LITOL®, and
DETOL®). While these technologies are owned by Süd-Chemie, they are
licensed by ABB Lummus Global Inc.
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Süd-Chemie History
Süd-Chemie acquired Prototec Inc., USA in 1992, with a view to expan-
ding its operations in the emission control catalyst sector.
In 1997, Süd-Chemie acquired the Italian Montecatini Technology whose

product portfolio mainly includes catalysts used for oxychlorination in
fluid or fixed-bed operation and in the production of terephthalic acid,
as well as for oxidation of formaldehyde to Methanol.
In November 2002, Süd-Chemie became the majority shareholder of

the joint venture company Panjin Sud-Chemie Liaohe Catalysts. The JV
serves the syngas and maleic anhydride catalysts market in China as well
as rest of the world.
In 2003, together with SABIC, Süd-Chemie acquired Scientific Design,

Little Ferry, USA to form a 50:50 joint venture. The company special-
izes in processes and catalysts for the production of ethylene oxide and
maleic anhydride.
In 2004, Süd-Chemie established Süd-Chemie Qatar WLL with local

partners to address the needs of the growing gas to liquid industry in the
Middle East region. The production facility in Mesaieed Industrial City
will be operational soon.
In October 2005, Süd-Chemie acquired majority ownership and estab-

lished Süd-Chemie Jinhai Catalyst in Shanghai/People’s Republic of
China. The venture supplies Ziegler-Natta catalysts used for polymeriza-
tion of Propylene to Propypropylene.
In September 2006, Süd-Chemie acquired Tricat Zeolites GmbH,

a Bitterfeld Germany based producer of zeolite materials which are spe-
cialty catalysts used in the refining and petrochemical industry, as well as
in environmental applications. With the acquisition of Tricat Zeolites and
the planned expansion of its existing production capacity, Süd-Chemie
is reacting to a rapid increase in the global demand for these specialty
catalysts.
This year, Süd-Chemie AG, Munich is celebrating its 150th anniversary.

The company‘s foundation in 1857 co-marked the birth of the chemical
industry in Germany. Today, Süd-Chemie is an international and technol-
ogy-oriented global leader in the field of specialty chemistry for adsorb-
ents and catalysts. With sales and earnings recording double-digit annual
growth rates for three years in succession and group sales exceeding
one billion euros for the first time in 2006, the company will be recruiting
a hundred new employees in Germany alone during its anniversary year
of 2007. On a worldwide scale, Süd-Chemie employs almost 5000 people
at some seventy subsidiaries, generating over 80% of its sales outside
Germany.
The global identity of all of these companies is reflected in the common

name and slogan: Süd-Chemie – Creating Performance Technology®
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Catalyst Index
and Contact Details
At a glance
Where can you find the catalyst you are looking for in this cata-
logue? The following pages will answer that question, showing you
how to quickly target the fastest way to the right section. Enjoy!
Catalyst Index
Catalyst Main Metal Component Normal application Page
ActiSorb 300
®
Copper, Zinc Sulphur Removal 21
ActiSorb 301
®
Copper, Zinc Sulphur Removal 21, 2
ActiSorb 310
®
Copper, Manganese Sulphur Removal 21, 2
ActiSorb 400
®
Alumina COS Hydrolysis 20, 2
ActiSorb 410
®
Chrome, Alumina COS Hydrolysis 20
ActiSorb Cl 2
®
Sodium Oxide Chlorine Removal 21
ActiSorb Cl 3
®
Calcium, Zinc Oxide Chlorine Removal 21
ActiSorb Cl 6
®
Calcium, Zinc Oxide Chlorine Removal 21
ActiSorb F ®
Sodium Oxide Fluorine Removal 21
ActiSorb® G 1 Copper, Molybdenum Sulphur Removal 1
AcitSorb® Hg 1 Sulphur Metal Removal 22, 2
ActiSorb® Hg 2 Sulphur Metal Removal 22
ActiSorb® Hg 5 Silver Metal Removal 22
ActiSorb® N 1 Phosphoric Acid Nitrogen Removal 26
ActiSorb® O 1 Proprietary Oxygen Removal 25
ActiSorb® O 2 Palladium Oxygen Removal 25
ActiSorb® O 3 Palladium Off-Gas Purification 16, 111
ActiSorb® O 4 Palladium Off-Gas Purification 16
ActiSorb® O 6 Platinum, Nickel Off-Gas Purification 16
ActiSorb S 1
®
Zinc Oxide Sulphur Removal 18
ActiSorb S 2
®
Zinc Oxide Sulphur Removal 18
ActiSorb S 3
®
Zinc Oxide Sulphur Removal 18, 110
ActiSorb S 6
®
Copper Oxide Sulphur Removal 18
ActiSorb S
®
Nickel Sulphur Removal 1
ActiSorb Si®
Sodium Oxide Metal Removal 23
AmoMax 10 Iron Oxide Synthesis of Ammonia 53
ASAT ®
Zeolite Hydrogenation 88
ASAT LS®
Zeolite Hydrogenation 88
Beta BEA Zeolite Aromatics Alkylation, Transalkylation SCR NOx Reduction 30
C-MAX Titanium, Magnesium Manufacture of Polypropylene 105
C116 Vanadium Pentoxide Production of Sulphuric Acid 54
C116 CS Vanadium Pentoxide Production of Sulphuric Acid 54
C116 HV Vanadium Pentoxide Production of Sulphuric Acid 54
CMG-1 Zeolite MFI Fuel Technology 82
COD-00 Zeolite MFI Fuel Technology 83
CPA 100 Zeolite MFI Fuel Technology 83
DMax 1 Iron Oxide Styrene Production 3
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Catalyst Index
EBUF ®
Zeolite MFI BTX Chemistry 34
EnviCat AOD ®
Precious Metal Ozone Destruction 110
EnviCat cDPF®
Precious Metal Off-Gas Purification 112
EnviCat CF ®
Base Metal Desulphurisation and Deodorisation 110, 113
EnviCat CO ®
EnviCat DOC ®
Precious Metal Off-Gas Purification 10, 112
EnviCat ECOLITH
®
EnviCat HHC ®
EnviCat HNO3®
EnviCat® Hydrides Base Metal Tunnel Air Purification 110
EnviCat® Long Life Precious Metal Wood Stove Off-Gas Purification 113
EnviCat® Long Life Plus Precious Metal Wood Stove Off-Gas Purification 113
EnviCat® NO-1 Zeolite DeNOx and N2O Reduction 10
EnviCat® N2O-1 Zeolite DeNOx and N2O Reduction 10
EnviCat® N2O-2 Zeolite DeNOx and N2O Reduction 10
EnviCat® O3 Base Metal Ozone Destruction 110
EnviCat® OC Precious Metal Off-Gas Purification 112
EnviCat® RCO Precious Metal Off-Gas Purification 10
EnviCat® SCOSE Precious Metal Off-Gas Purification 113
EnviCat SCR ®
Base Metal Off-Gas Purification 112
EnviCat SEMI®
Base Metal Hydrides 111
EnviCat TT ®
Base Metal Tunnel Air Purification 110
EnviCat TWC ®
Precious Metal Off-Gas Purification 112, 113
EnviCat VOC ®
FAMAX HS ®
Molybdenum, Iron Production of Formaldehyde 6
FAMAX J5 ®
FAMAX MS ®
FAMAX TH ®
G-103 Cobalt-Silicon Oxide Hydrogenation 58
G-132A Copper, Zinc Hydrogenation 6, 2
G-134 A Nickel Hydrogenation 5
G-22 Copper, Chrome, Barium Hydrogenation 55, 62
G-32J Carbon Sulphur Removal 1
G-4 B Nickel Hydrogenation 5
G-62 Cobalt Hydrogenation 66
G-6 Cobalt Hydrogenation 66
G-6 A Cobalt Hydrogenation 58
Catalyst Index | 13

Catalyst Index
G-6 Nickel, Zirconium Hydrogenation 5
G-2D Proprietary Water Removal 26
G-5 C Nickel Hydrogenation 6
G-B Copper, Chrome, Manganese, Barium Hydrogenation 55, 60, 68, 2
G-C Copper, Chrome, Manganese, Barium Hydrogenation 55
G-D Copper, Chrome, Manganese Hydrogenation 63
H2Max 5 Palladium Production of Hydrogenperoxide 6
H2Max 5/S Palladium Production of Hydrogenperoxide 6
H2Max 50 Palladium Hydrogenation 1, 8
H2Max HAR Palladium Production of Hydrogenperoxide 6
H2Max HD Palladium Purification of Terephthalic Acid (PTA) 8
HDMax PA Palladium Phenylacetylene Hydrogenation 38
HDMax 200 Cobalt, Molybdenum Sulphur Removal 1
HDMax 213 Cobalt, Molybdenum Tail Gas Treating 101
HDMax 214 Cobalt, Molybdenum Tail Gas Treating 101
HDMax 300 Cobalt, Molybdenum Hydrodesulphurisation 1
HDMax 310 Nickel, Molybdenum Hydrotreating 2
HDMax 510 Nickel, Molybdenum Hydrotreating 2
HDMax 520 Nickel, Tungsten Hydrotreating 2
HDMax 800 Platinum Hydrotreating 4
HOUDRY CATADIENE
® ®
Proprietary Alkine Dehydrogenation and Dealkylation 3
HOUDRY CATOFIN
® ®
HOUDRY CATOFIN PS
® ®
HOUDRY CATOFIN ES
® ®
HOUDRY CATOFIN HY
® ®
HOUDRY DETOL ® ®
HOUDRY LITOL ® ®
HOUDRY PYROTOL
® ®
HYDEX -C ®
Zeolite MFI Dewaxing 0
HYDEX -G ®
HYDEX -L ®
HYSOPAR 5000 ®
Zeolite MOR Naphtha Isomerisation 84
ISOXYL Zeolite MFI BTX Chemistry 35
K 20, K 30, KP10, KSF/O Alumosilicates Rearrangements / Isomerisations 5
K 5, K 40, K 10, K 20 Alumosilicates Alkylation / Acylation 5
KA-Catalysts Silicate Mesporous Catalyst / Carrier
KP 10, K 5, K 10 Alumosilicates Polymerisations / Dimerisations 5

Catalyst Index
KSF, KP 10, KSF/O, K 10 Alumosilicates Esterfication / Etherification 5
MAVC Zinc Oxide Production of Vinylacetatmonomer
MAVC/C Zinc Oxide Production of Vinylacetatmonomer
MegaMax 00 ®
Copper, Zinc Synthesis of Methanol 53
METH 130 Nickel Methanation
METH 134 Nickel Methanation 23, 52,
METH 150 Ruthenium Methanation 23, 52
MHC-100 Nickel, Molybdenum Mild Hydrocracking 8
Mordenite MOR Zeolite Paraffin Isomerisation, Hydrocracking, Exhaust Gas Purification 30
MPT 3 Palladium Hydrogenation 1
MRT Ruthenium Hydrogenation 3
MTPROP® Zeolite MFI Conversion of Methanol to Propylene 45
NiSAT® 200 Nickel Hydrogenation 6, 86, 8, 3
NiSAT® 310 Nickel Hydrogenation 86, 8, 3
NiSAT® 330 Nickel Hydrogenation 6, 1, 3
NiSAT 340
®
Nickel Hydrogenation 2
NiSAT 350
®
Nickel, Wolfram Hydrogenation 3
OleMax TM
101 (C36-1-02) Nickel Selective Hydrogenation 40, 5
OleMax TM
OleMax TM
OleMax TM
201 (G-58 C) Palladium Selective Hydrogenation 41
OleMax TM
203 (G-58 D) Palladium Selective Hydrogenation 41
OleMax TM
204 (G-58 E) Palladium Selective Hydrogenation 41
OleMax TM
20 (T-26) Palladium Selective Hydrogenation 41
OleMax TM
250 (G-83 A) Palladium Selective Hydrogenation 40
OleMax TM
OleMax 254 Palladium Selective Hydrogenation 40
OleMax 301 (C31-1-01) Palladium Selective Hydrogenation 41
OleMax 302 (G-55 B) Palladium Selective Hydrogenation 41
OleMax TM
350 Palladium Selective Hydrogenation 25, 42
OleMax TM
353 (G-68 HX) Palladium Selective Hydrogenation 42, 43
OleMaxTM 400 (G-68 G) Palladium Selective Hydrogenation 43
OleMaxTM 450 (G-68 C) Palladium Selective Hydrogenation 44
Catalyst Index | 13

Catalyst Index
OleMax TM
452 (T-2464 B) Palladium Selective Butadiene Hydrogenation 43, 44
OleMax TM
454 Palladium Selective Hydrogenation 43
OleMax TM
OleMax TM
601 (G-68 C-1) Palladium Selective Hydrogenation 44
OleMax TM
806 (C20-6-04) Cobalt-Molybdenum Selective Hydrogenation 45
OleMax TM
80 (C20--06) Nickel-Molybdenum Selective Hydrogenation 45
OXYMAX A ®
Copper Oxychlorination 5
OXYMAX B ®
Copper Oxychlorination 5
Pentasil MFI Zeolite Dewaxing, VOC Removal Cold Start Emissions 30
PHTHALIMAX® Vanadium Pentoxide Production of Phthalic Anhydride 8
PolyMaxTM 131 Phosphoric Acid Cumene Synthesis 38
PolyMaxTM 301 Copper, Zinc CO + Oxygen Removal 24, 0
PolyMaxTM 843 Phosphoric Acid Oligomerisation 4
PolyMaxTM 845 Phosphoric Acid Oligomerisation 4
PRO*BROIL Precious Metal Off-Gas Purification 113
ReforMax® 100 Nickel Steamreforming 4, 6
ReforMax® 11 Nickel Ammonia Dissociation 2
ReforMax® 210 LDP Nickel, Potassium Steamreforming 4,
ReforMax® 250 Nickel, Potassium Steamreforming 4,
ReforMax 330 LDP

®
Nickel Steamreforming 4,
ReforMax 400 GG
®
Nickel Steamreforming 4
ReforMax 410 LDP

®
ReforMax 420 ®
ReforMax M ®
Copper, Zinc Methanol Reforming 54
ShiftMax 120
®
Iron, Chrome, Copper CO Conversion 51,
ShiftMax 230
®
Copper, Zinc Low-temperature CO Conversion 51, 8
ShiftMax 240
®
Copper, Zinc CO Conversion 51, 8
ShiftMax 300
®
Copper, Zinc CO Conversion 8
ShiftMax 820
®
Cobalt, Molybdenum CO Conversion
ShiftMax CI®
Copper, Zinc CO Conversion 8
SHUMax 105 Palladium Selective Hydrogenation 85
STYROMAX 3 ®
Iron Oxide Styrene Production 3
STYROMAX 5 ®
STYROMAX 6 ®
STYROMAX ®
STYROMAX® PLUS 5 Iron Oxide Styrene Production 3
SynDane 3100 Series Vanadium-Phosphorus Oxide Production of Maleic Anhydride 66

Catalyst Index
Syndox 2110S Series Alumina Oxide Production of Ethylene Oxide 36
SynMax 200
®
Alumina Oxide Sulphur Recovery 100
T-2130 Copper, Zinc Hydrogenation 56, 61, 64, 65
T-4004 Calcium, Zinc Hydrogenation 6
T-4322 Copper, Zinc Hydrogenation 64
T-4361 Nickel, Copper Hydrogenation 56
T-4405 Cobalt Hydrogenation 58
T-441 Copper, Chrome Hydrogenation 61
T-4421 Copper, Chrome Hydrogenation 61
T-4424 Cobalt, Manganese Hydrogenation 0
T-4466 Copper, Chrome Hydrogenation 64, 65
T-448 Copper, Manganese Hydrogenation 56, 61, 62, 63, 65
TDP-1 Zeolite MOR BTX Chemistry 34
Tonsil® APT-BT Alumosilicates BTX Chemistry 36
Tonsil® APT-mX Alumosilicates BTX Chemistry 36
Tonsil® APT-N Alumosilicates Nitrogen Removal 26
Tonsil® APT-pX Alumosilicates BTX Chemistry 36
Tonsil® CO 6 x 0 G Alumosilicates BTX Chemistry 36
Tonsil® CO 6 x 6 G Alumosilicates BTX Chemistry 36
Tonsil CO 6 x 6 GS
®
Alumosilicates BTX Chemistry 36
Tonsil CO-Jet
®
Alumosilicates Clay Treater 1
Tonsil CO-N
®
Alumosilicates Nitrogen Removal 26
Tonsil Optimum
®
Alumina Silicate Clay Treater 3
Tonsil Standard
®
Alumina Silicate Clay Treater 3
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Liabilities
Liabilities
Although these instructions have been prepared by experienced experts
and have been based on the best available information derived from
laboratory, pilot plant and commercial experience with these catalysts,
Süd-Chemie does not have intimate knowledge of the customers plant
and operation.
Therefore, Süd-Chemie, in issuing these instructions, cannot assume any

liability for upsets and damage to either the customers plant or person-
nel resulting from customer’s plant and operating conditions.
The customer is urged to review these instructions carefully and to

satisfy himself that their application will not be hazardous to his specific
operation. Further, Süd-Chemie’s technical service representatives are
present at plant start-ups in an advisory capacity only and cannot be
charged with knowledge and responsibility for hazardous conditions at
customers plant that might result from the application of the instructions
at the specific customers site.
The information presented herein is believed to be accurate but shall not

be guaranteed within the meaning of § 444 BGB (German Civil Code).
The above product data and properties may vary based on fluctuations in
the production process.
Any terms and conditions of delivery shall be agreed upon separately.
© 2007 Süd-Chemie AG, all rights reserved
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General Catalogue

Feed Purification – ActiSorb® Catalyst Series 14

Catalysts for the Petrochemical Industry 32

Catalysts for the Production of Chemicals 46

Catalysts for the Oil Refinery Industry 80

Olefin Polymerization 102

Air Purification 106

Fuel Cell Technologies 114

Custom Catalysts – À la Carte Catalysts 118

Research and Development 122

Service and Performance Guarantees 126

Süd Chemie History 130

Catalyst Index and Contact Details 134

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Süd-Chemie – your partner in defining the future.

Industry group Petrochemicals

Industry group Chemicals

Industry group Refinery

Industry group Olefin Polymerization

The first conference in the “Süd-Chemie Defining the Future” series

Due to Süd-Chemie’s 150th anniversary in 2007, the third Defining the

Following Süd-Chemie’s statement of creating performance technology,

An overview on our catalytic technologies is contained in the following

Precipitated catalysts are of identical chemical composition throughout

Typical shapes include:

Smaller tablets generally have greater activity and higher pressure

CDS stands for Computer Designed Shape, and represents an optimum

Honeycombs and Foams

Reduced and Stabilised Catalysts

The following table gives a general overview of the different families of

The ActiSorb® S 7 catalyst is recommended for the removal of H2S, mer-

Shape CDS Extrusions

HDMax 200 HDMax 300

CDS Extrusions CDS Extrusions

actiSorb® S 1 actiSorb® S 2 actiSorb® S 3

Shape Extrusions Extrusions Extrusions

In some cases, it is necessary to remove the sulphur to a level below

Purification of natural gas containing low concentrations of total sul-

actiSorb® 400 actiSorb® 410

Shape Spheres Tablets

COS and arsine Removal

The consumption of polymerisation catalysts is drastically reduced with

actiSorb® 300 actiSorb® 301 actiSorb® 310

Shape Tablets Extrusions CDS Extrusions

actiSorb® CI 2 actiSorb® CI 3 actiSorb® CI 6

Shape Spheres Pellets CDS Extrusions

The ActiSorb® Hg 1 catalysts are extremely effective in removing Hg

Shape Granules Granules

Removal of CO from Hydrogen

MeTH 134 MeTH 150

Shape Spheres Tablets

Removal of CO from Nitrogen

Removal of Oxygen from ethylene

actiSorb® O 2 OleMaxTM 350

Shape Spheres CDS Extrusions

Removal of Oxygen from Isomerates

Tonsil® aPT-N Tonsil® CO-N

Shape Extrudates Granules

The ReforMax® 117 nickel on MgO carrier catalyst is supplied in an en-

Shape Ribbed Rings

Purification of Natural gas

actiSorb® Hg 1 actiSorb® 301 actiSorb® 310

Shape Granules Extrusions CDS Extrusions

• Zeolite Pentasil (MFI)

STYROMAX® – Providing state-of-the-art operating flexibility,