PolyMax series – Turning light olefins into high-value liquid hydrocarbons
Solid phosphoric acid (SPA) catalysts are a well-established cornerstone technology in oil refineries, enabling the conversion of olefins – produced, for example, during cracking processes – into high-value products such as high-octane gasoline, solvents, and plasticizer feedstocks, operating with high selectivity while minimizing un-wanted side reactions.
The PolyMax portfolio offers tailored solutions within this space, combining proven solid phosphoric acid chemistry with advanced manufacturing expertise to deliver outstanding performance across a wide range of operating conditions.
These catalysts are engineered to provide exceptional attrition resistance, high productivity, and long service lifetimes, while also enabling operation at significantly lower temperatures – resulting in considerable energy savings and reduced operational downtime.
Key Benefits of PolyMax solid phosphoric acid Catalysts
The PolyMax portfolio is designed to deliver measurable performance advantages across a broad range of refinery operating conditions.
Well-established
solid phosphoric acid catalyst series
Flexibility
right balance between enhanced lifetime and premium activity
Optimized yield
of polygasoline, nonene and tetramers
Energy efficiency
operation at optimized temperatures contributes to energy cost savings
Sustainability
recyclability as fertilizer
Key Benefits of PolyMax solid phosphoric acid Catalysts
The PolyMax portfolio is designed to deliver measurable performance advantages across a broad range of refinery operating conditions.
Well-established
solid phosphoric acid catalyst series
Flexibility
right balance between enhanced lifetime and premium activity
Optimized yield
of polygasoline, nonene and tetramers
Energy efficiency
operation at optimized temperatures contributes to energy cost savings
Sustainability
recyclability as fertilizer
PolyMax product portfolio overview
PolyMax – a family of solid phosphoric acid catalysts developed for oligomerization and alkylation applications.
The catalysts offer high flexibility and can be operated across gaseous, mixed and liquid phases in chamber or tubular reactors.
The difference between the various catalysts lies in the trade-off between activity and stability for the respective applications.
The technologies in which solid phosphoric acid catalysts from the PolyMax product family are applied include CatPoly™, Higher Olefins, InAlk™ and Cumene.
CLARITY™ — Digital technical services for PolyMax operations
Beyond the catalyst itself, Clariant provides CLARITY™, a digital technical service platform designed to help refinery operators continuously monitor and optimize their PolyMax™ catalyst performance.
