Hydrogenation Catalysts

Hydrogenation Catalysts

Specialty Catalysts

BASF catalyst technologies play a crucial role in the manufacture of a wide range of fine and specialty chemical products including flavor and fragrances, herbicides and pesticides, resins, pigments and dyestuffs, pharmaceuticals, and plastic and rubber additives.

Dr. 
Bert Sandee
Technology Manager EMEA, for Nickel and Copper Catalysts

BASF's Specialty Catalysts can be used for:

  • Alkyl Chlorides: hydrochlorination of MeOH 
  • Thiochemicals
  • others

Products available

When selecting a catalyst for hydrogenation, the following factors must be considered:

  • Catalyst productivity versus total cost of the process.
  • Cost of the apparatus to maintain or apply a high pressure.
  • High selectivity towards the desired product versus high process productivity.

Product Data Sheets

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