Selective acetylene hydrogenation catalysts for ethylene plants with "Front-End" configurations
OleMax™ 250 Series
Edition Date :
February 06, 2026
OleMax™ 250 series catalysts are designed for selective hydrogenation of acetylene, methyl acetylene, propadiene and butadiene to produce ethylene in front-end plant configurations. The catalysts of this series offer optimal selectivity, long cycle life, and high operational stability while minimizing acetylene slip.
The promoted-palladium catalysts have been in commercial operation for decades at numerous world-scale ethylene production facilities. We offer a choice of catalysts in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit different plant and process requirements.
Product Information
Benefits
- Excellent overall operability
- High activity, minimized risk of off-specification production
- High selectivity, maximized production profits
- Wide operating temperature window
- High tolerance to CO swings, minimized risk of a thermal runaway
- Long-term stability, increased cycle lengths
| Product composition | Palladium on aluminum-oxide carrier |
| Size | 3-5 mm; 4x4 mm |
| Shape | Spheres; Tablets |
