BASF Catalysts
Combining the strengths of two catalyst pioneers to create the
world’s leading catalyst business
BASF’s Catalysts division is the world’s leading supplier of
environmental and process catalysts. The division offers
exceptional expertise in the development of technologies that
protect the air we breathe, produce the fuels that power our world
and ensure efficient production of a wide variety of chemicals,
plastics, adsorbents and other products. The division expands its
leading role in catalyst technology through continuous process and
product innovation.
Main products
Three-way catalysts | Diesel oxidation catalysts | Catalyzed soot
filter | Selective catalytic reduction technology | Refining
catalysts (NaphthaMax™) | Gas-to-liquids catalysts | Chemical
catalysts | Polypropylene catalysts (Lynx™)
BASF market position
Emission-control catalysts: # 1 | Refinery catalysts: # 3 |
Chemical catalysts: # 1
BASF is the market leader for automotive catalysts in
Asia
Mobile emission-control market share:
43% BASF market share in Asia (including our joint ventures in
Korea and Japan)
Currently serving >50% of global transplant business from Japan
and Korea
Leveraging BASF’s regional strength, especially in rapidly growing
Chinese market
Most interesting, fastest growing markets
Light- and heavy-duty diesel emission-control catalysts |
Gas-to-liquids catalysts | Refinery catalysts | Catalysts for
conversion of alternative raw materials into energy | Catalyst
markets in China, India, Middle East
BASF levers to outperform these markets
Largest global catalyst R&D capability | Recognized precious
metals expertise | Operational excellence in catalyst production
and use | Strong customer relationships | Unrivaled position in
Asia Pacific
Focus of R&D
Innovation in catalysis is crucial for all our product
groups. For process catalysts, new and improved products are
priorities. For mobile emissions catalysts, the focus lies on
improved products to meet new exhaust gas standards, especially for
diesel as well as gasoline engines, particularly in emerging
markets.
Key drivers of profitability- Technology innovation
- Tightening of clean air regulations driving demand for new
emission-control catalysts
- Rising raw material costs and alternative raw material sources
driving process catalyst demand
- Production efficiency
- Strict working capital management
Recent innovation examples
1. Catalyzed soot filter: First traps particulates from diesel
engines, then uses patented catalyst technology to burn them.
2. NaphthaMax II™: Catalyst that significantly boosts gasoline
yield from crude oil refining.
3. Novel metal zeolites: New high-performance materials for diesel
catalyst applications.
Key capabilities of BASF- Technology leadership in emission-control and process
catalysis
- Fundamental understanding of precious metals markets
- Partnerships with industry leaders
- Strong position in Asia through joint ventures