Clariant launches new CATOFIN® 311 catalyst

● New propane dehydrogenation catalyst further strengthens the proven advantages of previous generations of CATOFIN®

● CATOFIN 311 has higher selectivity and stronger durability

● Up to $20 million in incremental benefits over the life of the catalyst for standard customer plants

On June 13, 2019, Clariant announced the launch of its latest propane dehydrogenation catalyst, CATOFIN 31 The new catalyst builds on the success of previous CATOFIN technology, a solution that provides higher selectivity and longer service life, thereby increasing the overall profitability of propylene produce.

The CATOFIN dehydrogenation process is a reliable and efficient production technology for the production of propylene or butene from light hydrocarbons, and has been continuously optimized and improved in the past 60 years of developme.

Adhering to the commitment to continuous improvement of catalytic technology, Clariant and its process licensing partner McDermott's Lumas technology utilizes a series of innovations such as heat generating materials (HGM) and next-generation catalysts to continuously optimize the CATOFIN proce.

Now, CATOFIN 311 further enhances these advantages by increasing selectivity and extending service li.

"With the successful development of CATOFIN 311, we have achieved another milestone in the field of advanced propane dehydrogenation technology," said Stefan Heuser, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Catalysts business unit at Claria.