Industrial oxidation catalysts are essential to modern chemical manufacturing worldwide, enabling efficient production of materials that power industries across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. From polymer production and resin manufacturing to textile processing and specialty coatings, selective oxidation catalysts transform raw feedstocks into high-value products while advancing process efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Engineered for maximum performance
With over 60 years of expertise and a portfolio spanning the word’s most critical oxidation processes, Clariant delivers proven catalyst solutions tailored to your specific process requirements—whether you're producing formaldehyde (FA), vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), acrylonitrile (AN), maleic anhydride (MA), ethylene dichloride, or industrial alcohols.
Clariant's oxidation catalyst portfolio—including FAMAX™ FA catalysts, VAMax™ VAM catalysts, AcryloMax™ AN catalysts, and SynDane™ MA catalysts—is engineered to maximize chemical yields, enhance selectivity, and minimize environmental footprint. By optimizing reaction conditions in fixed-bed reactors, fluidized-bed reactors, and tubular reactor systems, our catalysts enable industries globally to achieve:
- Higher productivity with reduced energy consumption
- Superior selectivity with fewer unwanted by-products
- Lower operating costs through optimized process efficiency
- Reduced environmental impact across all oxidation applications
Comprehensive solutions for every oxidation process
Catalysts SynDane™ FAMAX™ VAMax™ AcryloMax™ PROCESS Butane to maleic anhydride (MA) Methanol to formaldehyde (FA) Ethylene to vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) Propylene to acrylonitrile (AN) COMPOSITION Vanadium-phosphorus mixed oxide Iron-molybdenum Palladium/precious metals
on meso-porous silicateMulti-metal oxide on silicon oxide SHAPE Rings, double-alpha shape Small rings Spheres Powder
Redefining efficiency in Maleic Anhydride production
Clariant's SynDane® 500 Series delivers a fundamental leap forward in selective oxidation catalyst technology for the partial oxidation of n-butane in fixed-bed tubular reactors. Three breakthrough improvements define it:
- Enhanced mechanical stability — High-precision catalyst loading, protecting reactor integrity from day one.
- Up to 3 points of MA selectivity — Directly elevates crude MA quality and reduces by-product formation.
- Increased space-time yields — Higher productivity per reactor volume, lowering cost per ton of MA produced.
Developed through advanced modeling and novel promoters, the SynDane® 500 Series sets a new industry benchmark — not an incremental update, but a redefinition of what MA producers can expect.
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Why partner with Clariant Catalysts for selective oxidation?
Broad portfolio
Tailored solutions for diverse applications Advanced, high-performance technologies Each catalyst optimized for best results
Long-term expertise
Over 60 years of selective oxidation expertise Constant innovation through industry-leading R&D Proven performance and reliability
Global reach
Global technical support with local expertise Collaborative development approach End-to-end process optimization
Strategic alliances
Joint projects with leading engineering firms Value chain synergies Knowledge sharing and best practices
Your trusted partner
Your catalyst expert, never your competitor Dedicated to optimizing your processes Committed to shared success
Expert catalyst technical services: Full life cycle support & global performance optimization
Clariant’s Applied Catalyst Technology (ACT) team consists of highly qualified chemical engineers and chemists with catalyst and process experience committed to pushing the boundaries of technical service to boost your catalyst performance.
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