BASF Catalysts's Duracat™ small-engine catalysts significantly
reduce harmful hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions from
small, two- and four-stroke gasoline engines used to power a
variety of equipment including motorcycles, mopeds, scooters,
lawnmowers, chainsaws, trimmers and other lawn and garden power
tools.
The small-engine market requires ingenious, low-cost solutions for
pollution control. An emission-control system cannot add much cost
or complexity. So, BASF Catalysts developed Duracat to help small
engine manufacturers cost-effectively reduce emissions.
Duracat features proprietary technology that provides greater
flexibility and durability by modifying substrate surfaces on which
the catalyst is adhered. It enables the use of a wide array of
substrate design and materials, including lower cost ones that
traditionally could not be used in small-engine applications due to
design and high-temperature usage limitations. The enhanced
durability of Duracat also reduces the amount of precious metal
used in the catalyst formulations.
Duracat leverages technical capabilities and experience BASF
Catalysts gained in pioneering emission-control technology for cars
and motorcycles.