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Styrene Production

Maximum Performance with StyroMax Catalysts

Optimize the productivity and performance of your styrene monomer production plant with Clariant – a leading, independent global catalyst supplier with over 70 years of experience in styrene catalysis.

 

We combine a matchless portfolio of high-performance StyroMax™ dehydrogenation catalysts with expert technical support to deliver innovative solutions that meet your exact needs. Discover how we can help you reach your targets – reliably, economically, and sustainably.

  

For even greater reliability, all our StyroMax Catalysts are also available in our exclusive rib shape, designed to drastically lower pressure drop.

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»This breakthrough allows styrene plants to operate with up to 20% less steam than previous technologies. StyroMax UL-100 exemplifies Clariant’s commitment to high-performance, sustainable solutions that create tangible value for our customers.«

Wolf Spaether  
Global Head of Product Management and Strategic Marketing, Ethylene at Clariant Catalysts

 

PODCAST

Breaking Barriers in Styrene Production 
with StyroMax UL-100

Hydrocarbon Processing


70 years of steam reduction

This timeline highlights key milestones in the development of styrene catalysts and StyroMax technology:

- **1950s**: Clariant launches styrene catalysts.
- **1973**: New chromium-free styrene catalysts reduce health and environmental hazards.
- **1989**: New rib-shaped styrene catalysts boost selectivity.
- **1990s**: Major advances in StyroMax catalyst activity and selectivity.
- **2019**: StyroMax UL3 successfully completes cycle at steam consumption as low as 1.35 MT steam per MT styrene.
- **2021**: StyroMax UL series catalyst marks its 60th commercial reference.
- **2025**: Launch of StyroMax UL-100.

The timeline also notes a reduction in steam consumption from 5 MT to under 1.35 MT per ton of styrene monomer produced.

Why use Clariant styrene catalysts?

EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE


> 1000


production cycles
using Clariant styrene catalyst over 70 years
EXPERT SUPPORT


11


regional engineering offices
located close to our customers
HIGH SATISFACTION


> 90%


repeat customers of StyroMax
due to excellent selectivity and activity
Clariant Styrene Catalysts - Customer Case Study StyroMax 9 202202 EN

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Styrene Catalysts
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