Oleochemical
Oleochemical Catalysts
The world of chemical raw materials is steadily shifting away from petroleum to oils and fats. BASF is dedicated to make the change, we are here to drive the industry forward. For more than 50 years, we have been a leading global supplier of catalysts for oleochemical applications and their technologies.
Why BASF?
Companies are constantly under pressure to meet challenging quality, environmental and governmental standards. By delivering solutions tailored to the specific needs in a company’s markets, BASF helps them gain a competitive advantage. With the knowledgeable and imaginative minds of more than 650 research scientists and engineers for various catalyst technologies, we create working solutions, improve efficiency and deliver superior performance for your oleochemical process.
The perfect solution for your industry needs
BASF provides catalysts for an array of renewable feedstock processing technologies including powders and droplets for slurry phase reactors as well as tablets and extrudates for fixed bed applications.
Glycerin to Propylene Glycol
Fatty Alcohols
Unsaturated Fatty Alcohol
Fatty Nitriles and Fatty Amines
Our Promise: Highest Quality and Service
With its exceptional meticulous manufacturing process, BASF provides catalysts in superior quality. Essential properties are well controlled such as particle size, porosity, acidity level, moisture content, surface area, on exchange capacity, metal content, crush strength, bulk density and promoter addition.
To guarantee the highest quality; all products are manufactured at sites with ISO 9001 certification. In addition, our adsorbent bleaching clays are FEDIOL compliant and nickel hydrogenation catalysts are “Non-Animal Protein” and IFS certified. Kosher and Halal certificates are available for all products upon request.
BASF’s advanced oleochemical catalysts are backed by the best technical support in the industry. Next to expert consulting and recommendation, we provide samples, on-side support and analysis service for spent catalysts as well as custom catalyst capabilities and joint collaboration.