Hydrogenation Processes

Catalysts for a variety of hydrogenation processes

Clariant offers a broad portfolio of catalysts for hydrogenation processes. The range includes copper-, precious metal- and our nickel-based catalyst series, NiSat®. These are available in a variety of shapes and sizes for such key processes as:

• Oleochemical production
• Gas and liquid phase aldehyde hydrogenation for the production of oxo alcohols
• The commercial production of caprolactam
• Production of diols using the key leading technologies
• Slurry or fixed bed resin hydrogenation processes
• Production of amines from nitriles, alcohols or nitrobenzene
• The hydrogenation steps for propylene oxide production
• Hydrogenation of acetone to isopropanol
• Production of fine chemicals like flavors and fragrances

Additionally, Clariant offers hydrogenation, dehydrogenation and polishing catalysts for a vast number of other processes.