Oxidation catalysts for the conversion of ethylene to vinyl-acetate monomer (VAM)
VAMax™ Series
Edition Date :
February 06, 2026
The VAMax™ series of selective oxidation catalysts offers high activity for Vinyl-Acetate Monomer (VAM) producers. VAM is produced by reacting ethylene and acetic acid with oxygen (oxy-acetylation) in the presence of a catalyst. It is an essential building block for various polymer and co-polymer derivatives.
Product Information
Benefits
- Consistent, outstanding performance in commercial-scale production over extended periods
- Superior ethylene-to-VAM selectivity
- High activity allows producers to achieve high VAM yields, which reduces the investment required per ton of VAM capacity
- Drop-in catalysts available for all activity and productivity requirements available
| Product composition | Palladium / precious metals on meso-porous silicate carrier |
| Size | 5 mm |
| Shape | Spheres |
